Society & Culture
In this week’s episode of ‘What’s Underneath: Black Voices’ featuring Olu Fann of Earthgang, he shares the conflicts of identity on his journey to stardom. If you agree that facades separate us and being radically honest brings us together, please take a moment to subscribe to our podcast and share this video with any friends or family who could benefit from understanding that they are enough as they are. New Episodes drop Thursdays! FOLLOW STYLELIKEU: Join the movement on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3sa8Mxw Instagram: https://bit.ly/3q32JsZ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3bl0LA7 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/35nTMCC “I think I'm dealing with the grief of losing a part of myself or birthing a part of myself,” says Rapper Olu of Earthgang. Olu talks about the intense conflicts he experiences with his burgeoning success as a musician and the hardship that comes with leaving family, friends and community behind when life pulls you toward your purpose. The death of his beloved father, who showed up for everyone, took the ‘training wheels’ off and further propelled Olu to believe in himself and his artistic calling. Trying to reconcile what was ingrained in him throughout his formative years is that poverty does not equal piety, and that being a man does not mean you only dress in suits and jerseys and baggy jeans, but rather you can be rich and benevolent and every bit of a provider while wearing wraps and gold everywhere. “I think groups are made stronger by people who know themselves and put themselves first, and then bring that back into the group that ultimately allows you to open up more doors for more people.”