‘I robbed many women of their baby-making years’ – Singer Jidenna

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In the first episode of the What’s Underneath: Masculinity podcast, Nigerian-American singer and rapper Jidenna admitted to manipulating and robbing "some women of their baby-making years" in the past. Despite acknowledging his unfair treatment of these women, he mentioned that they played a role in building him.

Jidenna's candid confession sheds light on his reflections on past relationships and behavior, offering a glimpse into the complexity of personal growth and the acknowledgment of one's actions. It also sparks conversations around the evolving understanding of masculinity and the impact of past behaviors on self-awareness.

He said, “I robbed some women of their baby-making years. Dragging them along, they built me up. Look at me now and look at them.

“If you were a creative, I folded you into my artwork. If you were in my artwork, I gave you a job. I mastered your life. I gave a house, food, everything you need. I protected and provided for you. I did what men are supposed to do.

“I remember different quotes I said like just like really manipulated things to say like, ‘No one is going to love you the way I do.’ Oh my God! I’m ashamed of it.”

Jidenna expressed regret for his past actions, emphasizing that it breaks his heart to witness men manipulating women in a similar manner to how he did. This acknowledgment reflects personal growth and a sense of responsibility, as he recognizes the negative impact of such behavior on others. It also underscores the importance of self-reflection and the evolution of one's attitudes and values over time.

Jidenna vowed that the next relationship that “I would get in, I will work as hard at love as I worked in my career”.

Source: dailypost.ng

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