I grew up studying music. I went to conservatory.

You don't see a lot of black rock stars. The music industry tends to be segregated stylistically. It's hard for a black artist to cross over to rock music.

Growing up, I never imagined I would be an actor.

I started acting almost on a whim to help my music career.

I grew up studying ballet; I grew up honing my craft.

I went to the Conservatory of Music in school in Rome.