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😂

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 🔥🔥🔥

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

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.

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👍

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

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

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

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

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

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

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........

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

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. ❤️

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

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

Ji is underrated af 🔥

Never heard of him but he seems down to earth

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

Smart kid can’t believe he’s only 18

this is a wise young man, respect

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

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

Wise and humble kid.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 👍

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Claim your “here before a million views” ticket here

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

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

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!!!

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

Love him ever since the rap game ❤ wish him success

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

"the great archbishop of puerto rico fat joe" lmaoooo

Adam: I'm not into basketball Me: you have a basketball logo to represent your podcast.

My favorite artist out now ❤❤

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

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

An actual rapper with no face tatts or tatts at all. PropS

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

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 .✊🏾

Pretty wise for his age

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

Wow so proud of this young Puerto Rican kid

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 💪🏾

I really fuck with J.I man smart ass nigga you can tell he’s a genuine dude who really care abt the music. Reminds me a lot of me mentality wise

“I used to write sci fi stories” -ji🤣🤣🤣

If He Play His Cards Right He'll Be Bigger Than Most Artists In Years To Come💯♨

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

I have so much respect for him

been fucking with bro since the rap game

Yessssir young boy J.I up next!

Here before the labels destroy his soul in a few years

It isn’t even about just making good music anymore. You have to have so many other things in place for it to take off

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

He is genuine. I like that. He will do great in his career

It's crazy bro really seems like a good kid but he's really jus smart asf

JD light the 🔥he lost rap game ..only caise of his temper and had a outburst toward his mom and JD wasn’t feeling it he battled a grown man on the show and burnt em it ...way happy for lil homie to see the growth in music and life ...has a drake and A boogie vibe perfect lane for longevity in the game and boricua pride stand up Puerto Rico 🇵🇷💯🔥💸💥

Remember watching this nigga on the rap game lmao. He cold🥶

This is a really good interview.

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

This needs more views.

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

So humble

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

This dude is smart as fuck and I’m glad he never gave up, his success has been well earned fr fr 🔥🎯👏🏽 we gon get a song together one day, ong 👏🏽

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

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

Inspirational 👍🏽

Finally someone With his head screwed on getting attention

I Had no Idea he was on that show... Dude just got 🔥 music!

Good life krisis vol.2 is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Adam was trying to trick him to talk down on another man. Which is were Akademiks was right in his argument .

All his hits r freestyles let tht sink in

This kid got talent and he gonna blow soon even tho he kinda already blew cause his songs fire and he makes music with passion and for him to be that young and be speaking on some of the shit he talked about he gonna be fine... he got that fab vibe to me

I like this guy, reminds me of myself. Chill af

J.I. The Prince next up 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

J.I is 2 talented 💯

I’m hype he said he was a hardcore Eminem fan