J.I. on Blowing Up, Getting Booed Off Stage, Co-signs from Drake, Nav, Durk & More 

0:46 J.I.'s upbringing in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, first influences and landing on The Rap Game 1:43 Being serious about writing his lyrics from a young age, heavily inspired by Eminem 3:10 Dropping music from age 14 and the stigma of coming off reality TV 5:29 Working with his Mom to getting a new manager 6:17 Getting booed off stage changed JI's approach to his career "I thought I was lit and then reality hit and I worked on my stuff" 9:05 Never losing the confidence despite the tough moments "I thought I was lit!" Took a break to study the current NY scene and came back stronger 10:45 Never went for the shenanigans to get attention "I want to be loved for my music" 12:04 Signing with Interscope after JI stopped chasing labels 14:25 The support from New York 15:34 Being compared to 6ix9ine 17:08 The loss of Kobe Bryan 18:51 Too much going on in NY, lot of hate as well 21:39 Who is JI's fanbase? 22:25 JI's getting big while still in school, wish he could've gone to a school for hip hop. Plan on going to college at some point 25:15 Getting great radio placements but JI loves streaming impact way more 26:08 Working with Durk and how genuine he is .... and Nav? 27:36 Being on the Spotify Radar campaign 28:54 Drake vibin' to JI's music on IG, then they followed each other and chopped it up 31:24 Working on his album and making sure to add layers to what he has done so far 32:40 Covid is a blessing in disguise, working way more and building his catalogue + Love and miss touring and traveling 35:25 Is JI single? Girls tried to set him up in the past, careful how he moves 37:26 Getting love from Fat Joe "I look up to him and Pun!" 38:40 New music in the works... maybe a movie or a series! 39:21 JI is not a fan of TikTok

"Your not hurting yourself by educating yourself" This man gets it

Finally someone who can speak full sentences

Something about this kid is so addictive, I’m talking not only as an artist but also as a person

He’s a smart kid , if he plays his cards right he’s got a long career ahead of him fashoo ✊🏽

Ji still underrated bruhh btw who else went straight to the comments😂

he's so pure and talented. it just radiates off of him. he's going far.

J.I. Is a smart dude I hope he doesn't mess with them hard drugs stay clean my guy thank god he can speak properly when being interviewed his songs are 🔥🔥🔥

I love him hes so freaking articulate, aware of himself and so mature. Its obvious he is trying to make informed decisions. His family raised him right and he really learns from his mistakes.

Not for nothing, Adam real af for bringing that East coast vibe and shouting out the brown community PUERTO RICOOO 🙏🏽🇵🇷🇲🇽🗽🌊🌊🌊🌊

I like the “you understand me” rather than “you fee mee”. Kinda refreshing. 🧐.

I have a Mexican friend from the Rio Grande Valley who loves JIs music. That how far your music is reaching bro. Keep up the good work👍

J.I. is a clear indication that persistence is key! Never give up on your dreams, take breaks, time off, but stay grinding.

He seems humble, and I cant imagine being boo'd off. And to still come back, I respect that a lot.

Who tf is this kid?! He’s so well spoken and appears to be quite intelligent. Ima go spin his records off that alone 🤙🔥

He about to be one of the biggest artists soon, trust me.

This kid is ahead of his time y’all don’t sleep J.I. really up next

He's been putting that heat out lately

Believe it or not Connecticut is probably on of the first state to show mad love and loyal to alot of up coming new York rappers.......loyal fans........

I love j.i. Brooklyn New York is blessed to have him.

I’m high af but Imagine a RU-vid with no comments just voice notes... whole lotta squeakers LMAO🤣😭

I wasn’t really fw Ji as a person but every interview I see he slowly becomes more Mature and humble he got my respect now fasho

I remember J.I with curls and rapping in the streets of NY on IG

Justin such a cool ass dude, i love his energy, his vibe, and his music FORSURE. I loved that he’s so humble but he also stays in his lane. He knows what works for him and what doesn’t. J.I going far, I can see it. ❤️

Ji is underrated af 🔥

one of my favourite artists out right now, got a bright future ahead of him

Never heard of him but he seems down to earth

Smart kid can’t believe he’s only 18

this is a wise young man, respect

Nice interview, Adam's respect and genuine interest for the artists' really makes him stand out. I've been a No Jumper fan for a while now, glad to see you going strong bro, keep it up

He’s a super smart kid, we rootin for em!

Wise and humble kid.

Been waiting for this interview for a long ass time bruh 😂

its funny how he says he started blowing in CT first. a lot of major artist say the same thing. i remember 50 cent saying that was one of the first markets to engage with him. i also heard that from max b and a few others.

Everytime I hear Ji in an interview I can't believe how articulate and smart he sounds. This kid is so ahead of his time.

He's very educated and smart you can tell. Good luck to him and him getting bigger ! Going to listen to his music 🎶

Who heard the motorcycle 🏍 noise in the beginning when j.i was talking????

Believe it or not folks this might actually be the next Drake or at least to that effect drake has, he’s outta here 📈 go listen to him & he’s only 18

I’m from CT and everyone in here know who he is

CT always showing love to people who ain’t from CT smh. S/O to bro he really grind for this

I love this kid ! I just hope he stays wise and humble.

This is a really good interview.

18:15 love that he's honest about being antisocial and doing crazy shit if he's not busy so relatable and most young rappers try too hard to follow the crowd of drinking and drugs respect to you man!

This made me like J.I a lite more as a person thank you Adam for the platform

Claim your “here before a million views” ticket here

Idk who he is, yet I rarely know anyone he interviews lol, but he does seem like a smart kid w a bright future.

Great interview with a great young upcoming artist 💪🏼

My favorite artist out now ❤❤

Crazy how I knew him for his music first before I seen him on tv.. 🔥

Adam shows nothing but love telling bro about how that stuff they teach us when we junior seniors really to help us for when we are functional adults . Much respect .✊🏾

Dope interview... nice to see an up and coming artist who has some dignity... definitely gonna check him out

Am I the only one who remembers watching ji on the “Rap Game” battle rapping ? I was amazed when I figured it was the same kid ,congrats to him 👍

*Salute* from the BX my guy. You rep the Y well. 💪🏾 Music needs you.

Bfb Da Packman interview coming soon? I heard rumors it was coming. Excited for that one.

I'm 32 yrs old and listening to dude. He is so underrated

Great interview.

Smart young dude, well spoken💯 Also I like how he stood his ground on graduating High school! Congrats on that

Inspirational 👍🏽

I have so much respect for him

Great interview!

This needs more views.

Dedication and hard work 💪

He sounds like a good kid, you can tell he’s gonna be around a long time.

He said he followed me and I followed him back 🤣 Wait you wasn’t following Drake already. Got love J.I

He’s a vv respectful young guy ,if he keeps on like this ,he’ll have a vv good and long career ❤️❤️

This is what I like to see in my fellow youngins and artist. Humility. Seems like he has been through some life wakening moments which really has made him appreciate what he has and the potential he has to do so much more.I been following him for a while and I remember he used to be ruthlessly talking shit. So props and respect to to him. Had a way better interview than blac china!

I’ve watched ji for so long his old lives in school and when he was in the rap battles

always loved him🖤

Pretty wise for his age

J I I fuckin love you so much!!!! I know most of the words of your songs!!!! Every single song u bring out is a banger!!!!! Your lyrical content for such a young age is fantastic aswel as your flow and delivery!!!!! Adam this is what we love 💖❤️💞 you for amazing 🥰 interviews with the artists!!!

Yessssir young boy J.I up next!

I like this kid a lot idk his age but I can tell he’s waaay younger than the way he acts... got his head on the right way ready to see his success

I’m a ji fan an I love his music an also I can’t wait to here his next album

Love him ever since the rap game ❤ wish him success

Mindset ✨ can’t wait to meet this kid at the top

🔥interview💯

He's So Fuckin Smart There's No Reason For Someone To Hate On Him❤

i been a fan since he 1st started im proud to see him at the top now

So humble

I hope J.I albums has more songs of him being on his bag 💯💨 than dancehalls and shit

Genuine dude💯

Here before a million views

I’ve been a fan since “the rap game” I like that song he has with nova.

Here since that rap show

I say this when you got a good personality in interviews people fuck with you off the strength of your personality and being humble. I’m a listen to his music just cuz seem humble 💪🏾

❤️J.I. the Prince ,,Great interview 😊

crown heights stand up💯❗️

Ji got that 🔥 relatable af people hating cause he comingup. He doing something right fr 🙏

I never hear of this dude before I’m from ct but ayy get that bag

Just discovered him last week

He mean the king of new york sound rest up Pop Woooooo 💫💫💙💫💙💙💫💫💫💫💫💙

Good life krisis vol.2 is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Damn ji such a chill and humble dude I hope I get to produce for him one day

The Prince of New York 🙌🏼

Finally 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

He so down to earth and talented 🙂

Dude seems hella cool. I’m a pretty boring dude too. Just be rapping and chillin tbh living life.

NY does it again. My dude isnt bad..if you can do it in New York you can do it anywhere.

J.I. The Prince next up 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I He exactly know what he DO! Smart Guy.....