Every day is a change for the better. KG Crown is the living proof to always embrace your own individuality and never stop fighting regardless of the challenges. Why do we say that? Because she fights against all odds to pursue her dream as a Pop singer even though she (including her family) was bullied by her peers, grown-ups, and even worse, mothers and teachers from her town. Her dedication to performing resulted in her quickly garnering over 155K+ followers and 500K+ views across her platforms. She recently released an anti-bullying anthem, Bad, standing up for herself and her loves one. KG Crown is truly admirable as she further uses her platform to bring awareness to bullying and inspires her followers to stand up for themselves. Read our interview below as KG Crown gets candid about her take on bullying and her sensational journey in pursuing her dreams.

Where are you based?
I just moved to Los Angeles from Michigan a few months ago.

You joined the entertainment industry when you were four starting from modeling with Ford Models to being a lead singer for the band, Good Kicks, before going solo. How did being in this creative atmosphere and environment influence your development as an artist?
My whole life I have been surrounded by creative and talented individuals such as photographers, designers, hair and make-up artists, stylists, producers, and art directors. Being around these types of creators and seeing everything they are doing definitely has shaped me as an artist. It is very inspiring and has made me a much more creative person.

Modeling and singing are two different creative spaces. You went solo after Good Kicks to chase your dreams of becoming a pop artist. What inspired you to focus on music more? Why were you appealing to the pop genre?
I always loved music and pursued it professionally from a very early age. I felt a calling to be a singer and perform. I am a girl with strong faith and I switched from Christian music to Pop music because I felt that was where God was leading me and wanted me. I realized I could reach a much larger audience as a pop artist and still share my faith and do good things in the world.

Jejune learned that you had experience working with Grammy-winning songwriters. How did the collaboration influence your ways with music?
I was blessed to work with many Grammy-winning songwriters and producers in Nashville, TN. There is so much you can learn from these individuals and each collaboration or interaction I left knowing more and more about music. I am very grateful as I have had some fantastic mentors along the way. I would not be the artist I am without them.

Your new single, “Bad”, was just released recently. Congrats! We were told that the song is an anti-bullying anthem. Can you tell us more about this song? What influenced you to write this song?
The song “Bad” was written in response to bullying. I grew up in a conservative Christian town where I was bullied for wearing crop tops and singing pop music. The song is a sassy way of talking back to my haters and standing up for myself. I don’t think there is anything wrong with pursuing my dreams of wanting to be a pop singer and dressing how I like. It’s important for young women to be confident in themselves and follow their dreams.

A music video was shot for “Bad”. It was a direct statement about how the Christian community in Michigan harassed and slandered you and your entire family. Can you tell us a little bit about the backstory here?
The music video for “Bad” was my story. It was set in a Christian school and showed a little bit about how I was bullied in school for singing pop music and posting photos in crop tops on my Instagram. I was not just bullied by my peers but also by mothers and school faculty. So in the video, you will see a group of mothers bullying me. I also chose to include a kiss at the end of the video. I actually kiss a girl while holding a cross. I did this to make a statement that I support the LGBTQ+ community and the right for all individuals to be treated with kindness, respect, and equality. I have a gay brother and many gay friends. Growing up in the Christian community and as a former Christian artist, I was disappointed at how the Christian community treated the LGBTQ+ community and made them feel unwelcome in churches. I think everyone has the right to attend a church and worship God and should be welcomed and included. The video shows how this changed me, how this experience made me KG Crown and the person and artist I am today.

How was the creative process like to shoot this music video? Has it been difficult having to bring up these painful memories again?
It felt really empowering to tell my story and make a strong and important statement through my art. It is never okay to bully anyone for any reason. I felt as though I was standing up not just for myself but for my brother and other members of the LGBTQ+ community as well. I am heterosexual. But after this video, I had so many people from the LGBTQ+ community thank me for representing them and helping them be heard. I don’t think being gay means that you cannot be Christian, and that is how the Christian community is making the LGBTQ+ community feel. Recently, I drove by a Methodist church and there was a sign outside apologizing to the LGBTQ+ community and saying ‘We were wrong. God loves everyone. So do we. Come worship with us.” And it made me cry because that is my exact message to the world.

There is the whole be a good little Christian mentality. Can you talk about how this can be damaging and your thoughts on how this can be used as a way to be judgmental?
Yes, I am Christian. And unfortunately, I think Christians can be some of the most hypocritical and judgmental people out there. No one is perfect. No one has the right to judge anyone else for any reason. The only judge is God. I think people should just focus on their own lives and being the best person they can be. Kindness is beautiful.

What do you hope people get out of listening to this song and the music video?
Well, I hope they like my music first of all. But more importantly, I hope the video makes them stop and think. I’m aware not everyone will agree with my views. But that is the beauty of it. As individuals, we all are different from each other. We have different talents, different strengths, different passions, and different views. And we should embrace that diversity and respect one another.

You are growing quickly on social media and have amassed over 155K+ followers and 500K+ views across all your social platforms. With such a huge following, how has your experience been like on social media? Have you encountered any negative comments? If so, how do you deal with them?
I love social media. I have some of the most supportive fans out there and I am so grateful. I do get hate. I don’t think you can be a public figure and not get hate. But I just ignore it and move forward.

Jejune strongly admires that you are a huge advocate for anti-bullying and use your platform to bring awareness to social issues. You dedicated your music video to The Trevor Project. How did you get involved with this organization? Can you tell us more about their work and their mission?
Yes, as a victim of bullying, I chose to use my voice and platform to support anti-bullying efforts. So, I am a motivational speaker for anti-bullying and hope to partner with many more anti-bullying organizations in the future. I also dedicated the music video to The Trevor Project because it is such an important organization. The Trevor Project is a national organization that focuses on crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. We are losing so many kids to suicide particularly in the LGBTQ+ community because they are afraid to come out for fear of judgment by their parents, family, and friends. I hope everyone goes and supports The Trevor Project.

You created a special T-shirt line that says “God Loves Everyone, So Do I” and will donate 100% of the profits to The Trevor Project! We love that. How can our readers show their support if they are interested? Is the T-shirt line still available for people?
The T-shirt was available for a short time on my website in line with the launch of the music video. Another great way to support The Trevor Project is to go to www.thetrevorproject.org and make a donation.

Apart from being a singer, you have also created a YouTube channel. What does your channel talk about? Where do you draw inspiration to create your videos?
I created my YouTube channel just so people could get to know my personality more. My videos focus on four themes: Music, Beauty, Fashion, and Life.

Will there be any new projects released? Is there anything that we should keep a lookout for the rest of 2021?
I have a few more songs releasing in 2021. On August 27th my new song “Gimme That” comes out. Right now, I am back in the studio creating new music and hopefully my first full album.

What is your motto in life?
“She believed she could, so she did.”

To keep up with KG Crown and her upcoming projects, please follow her via the platforms below:
https://www.kgcrownofficial.com/
Instagram - @kgcrownofficial
TikTok - @kgcrownofficial
Youtube - @KGCrown

Her new single, Gimme That can be found at:
Apple Music and Spotify

KG Crown Sings For Righteousness