J.I.D Quotes
Born: October 31, 1990
Destin Choice Route, known as J.I.D, is more than a rapper; he is a modern philosopher of motivation and action. Emerging from Atlanta’s vibrant scene, his lyrical dexterity mirrors the relentless pursuit of self-mastery. J.I.D’s philosophy rejects passive dreaming, championing the grit of conscious effort and the power of decisive movement. His verses resonate because they dissect the raw mechanics of ambition—the struggle, the doubt, and the breakthrough. For listeners, his words are not mere poetry but a blueprint for turning intention into impact. J.I.D’s legacy is a testament to the idea that the sharpest minds are often those in motion, forging their own path.
J.I.D Quotes (42)
"Change is definitely every day. It's an ever-changing world. Everything changes, so I really don't know. I just hope I become a better person, a better man."
— J. I. D."Nobody on Earth does a project by himself. So you have to make sure your team is intact."
— J. I. D."I'm from the same area as Gucci Mane. I stayed off Bouldercrest road. I stayed off Glenwood."
— J. I. D."I want to be remembered. I want to have a legacy. Van Gogh only sold one painting before he died, which would mean that he wasn't famous when he was alive. But in 2017, I know who Van Gogh is."
— J. I. D."I always loved hip-hop, being a black little kid. I always used to freestyle on the bus when I was young. It was always a part of my life."
— J. I. D."It never really mattered to me trying to get somewhere fast because if you get somewhere fast, you probably won't stay there too long."
— J. I. D."For me to be creative, I have to have peace."
— J. I. D."I feel like the world is getting dumber. I don't necessarily think people are stupid, but I think we're getting dumber."
— J. I. D."'Lauder' is a favorite because the name of the song is a friend of mine who passed away."
— J. I. D."I try to be, like, hella sensitive to my surroundings."
— J. I. D."I am always able to find that solitude. I am always able to find that peace. Which is tight. That is what has helped me keep going."
— J. I. D."How I did the first 'DiCaprio,' it was mine. I was pulling from everywhere. I was getting stuff from movies. I was getting stuff from interviews. Everywhere. And it was fine, because it was just put out for free on SoundCloud."
— J. I. D."Initially, I wanted to be a writer for other people. 'Hereditary,' I was writing it from a woman's perspective."
— J. I. D."My family was always musically inclined."
— J. I. D."I started writing music around 20 years old."
— J. I. D."I've always been able to write. I've always been able to put a good essay in or say whatever I wanted to say through the pen. That was a gift of mine. I feel like it was what I was meant to do."
— J. I. D."I'm tryna be the biggest artist I could be."
— J. I. D."I've always been talented, always been able to sing or remember a song after hearing it one time."
— J. I. D.