Quotes from Lil Xan

Xanarchy is like one big family... It's a brand; it's a lifestyle.

I just wanted to be creative, so I did photography, and that led me ultimately to music.

I wanna be more of a pop public figure, iconic kinda dude.

Performing is the one time I don't have anxiety - surprisingly, right?

If I'm going to do something, I'm going to fully commit to something.

I grew up loving symphonies. Beethoven is beautiful.

Positivity over everything.

I'm not a celebrity, I'm a person, and when fans call me Diego, it's easier to remember that I'm no better than anyone else.

I'm still Lil Xan. You can call me Diego if you want. My second album, I'm going to be full Diego.

I'm going to keep evolving and evolving and showing people that progression is key when it comes to music.

I love my fans to death.

I failed every class up until I dropped out freshman year.

When I was little, my dad showed me N.E.R.D., their first album, and I thought it was amazing. I thought Pharrell was just killing everything. That was my first introduction to rap.

All my friends were rappers, so I just thought I might as well take a shot at it.

Rapping was a joke, but the music helped me break out of my shell.

I always wondered what the longevity of the name Lil Xan would be. I always contemplated whether I'd have to change it, but I learned you don't have to if the formula is working.

I can't tie my shoes. So many people have tried to teach me, but it's one of those things where I physically can't learn. I don't know why.

All those haters, they don't understand my music. It's very unique. And I don't blame them. Hate my music. But my real cult fanbase, they like the music.

I'm full Hispanic.

I know there are people who are praying for my downfall, but they're going to be like, 'Wow, Xan's actually an artist.'

It gets better: there's a light at the end of the tunnel. It may take one day, it may take ten years. But one day, you will find happiness if you manifest it. Put that energy out, and it'll come back.

School was never for me, kinda.

One of my biggest influences is Mac Miller, so to follow in his footsteps would be incredible. He's definitely a big inspiration to me.

I always thought backpack swag was cool, but the more I do it, the more it is in light of Mac Miller.