We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful TIFFANI D. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with TIFFANI below.

TIFFANI, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

Most rappers come on the scene in their 20’s. The journey gives them time to hone their craft and develop as an artist. That wasn’t the case with TIFFANI D. Imagine going about your life as a wife and mom, the world “shuts down” but the heavens open up and beam down an unexpected gift. Sounds like a fictional sci-fi scene but that’s how TIFFANI D describes how her journey in music began.

Many would contort that the gift was always there based on the fullness of TIFFANI D”s boisterous delivery over melodic beats and her unique ability to invite the listener in. Her relatability as an artist didn’t just happen over night. “I believe people listen because they can hear that I have a story. My father was killed when I was nine. I remember the pain of seeing him lying underneath a sheet on the news lifeless. The impact it had on my family was real and there’s an entire generation of fatherless children that can relate for similar reasons. I’m that voice”.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers?

Growing up in Charlotte NC I didn’t realize the depth of the southern heritage or the limitations that it presented for black communities. Family and my granny’s soul food helped shelter me from some of the impact of those realities and I’m thankful for that.

I grew up on the east and west side of the city. I spent most of my childhood in Wilmore which is now considered a historic neighborhood. That wasn’t always the case. I remember drug deals, police raids and the sound of bullets as a kid. It’s amazing what gentrification can do. Humble and traumatic beginnings served as fuel for me. I didn’t have a roadmap but I always believed God had more for my life. Going to college (Hampton University) and being able to travel the world was something I never knew I would achieve. These are all perspectives and experiences I draw from in my music.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

Female rappers aren’t all catty. The industry continues to perpetuate “beef” in rap putting one artist against the other. Right now Twitter is going crazy trying to make a story out of Nicki Minaj having beef (AGAIN). It never ends. I don’t want those type of associations. It’s not even necessary and really doesn’t add to the quality of music.

We all have our own journey’s and purpose. The ability to turn pain into songs of compassion and love is what I do musically. It’s transformative. This is a big responsibility and I don’t want it diluted by drama.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

“Build it and they will come” is how the saying goes. In this day that doesn’t always equate to a large social media following. Based on ever changing trends and algorithms sometimes numbers do lie. Try not to place that much emphasis on likes and follows but remain consistent in sharing quality content. That’s the advice I would give. Stay consistent and true to you and don’t worry about the numbers.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.TIFFANID.com
• Instagram: theeTIFFANID
• Facebook: theeTIFFANID
• Twitter: theeTIFFANID
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TIFFANIDent

Image Credits
Images by BNR Studios “Ion Brag” cover design Section M