Quotes from Lil Skies

Everything I do is meaningful.

At times, I feel like I got the world on my shoulders.

I'm the type of rapper - like, I'm never gonna let myself get washed up. I'm never gonna be in one area too much. That's why I never wanna move to Cali. Everybody's out in Cali.

I'm just not no kid... I was always consistent with everything: school, sports, music, everything. I made sure. That's how I am.

Travis Scott is definitely a big inspiration. Lil Wayne was a big one. Lil Wayne, 50 Cent. Those were my two, like, big ones growing up. Then I got into Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa phase.

I look at my body as an extension of the music. My body is a canvas, and with my tattoos, I want them to be a direct reflection of my thoughts.

Even when I perform in front of ten people, I still give that energy as if I was performing in front of 3500.

I don't got no regrets with any of my tats.

I feel like a lot of people can relate to my music.

Signing with Sony/ATV was life changing for me.

I remember, my first time in the studio, I was with my dad, Dark Skies. I was, like, 4 years old. It changed my life. I was like, 'I've found my playground.'

You gotta start somewhere. It is what it is. People listen to Soundcloud more than the radio. So why would you put your music on the radio first?

The freedom of just going into the booth and spitting and freestyling to release whatever was on your mind was alluring to me.

I've been in the studio environment since I was young, so I know what to expect.

I don't fake relationships, vibes, or anything with people. I just keep it real, and some people think I have a cold heart for that.