Though many teens had jobs in high school, rapper Polo G’s mother didn’t pressure him to do this.
As one of Chicago’s top rising rappers, it’s not difficult to marvel at his immense success. Since releasing his debut mixtape, Die a Legend, which reached No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, Polo has cemented himself as a salient force with staying power for years.
Given his affinity for riveting storytelling and vivid imagery, one would think he is already a certified OG in today’s hip-hop sphere.
Moreover, the “Pop Out” star’s talent and musical acumen didn’t emerge out of thin air. On top of practice, hard work, dedication and persistence, it took the support of his family. Fortunately, Polo G had his mother in his corner.
Polo G’s mother is Stacia Mac, a talent manager for entertainers like her son. She’s also a social media star in her own right.
In a recent video clip The Neighborhood Talk posted, Stacia dissected their family dynamic. When asked about why she didn’t force her children to get jobs growing up, this is what she felt inclined to express:
“Coming from a person that came from an impoverished community,” she said, “I wanted my kids not to know the struggle; I wanted my kids to know what support was.” Polo G’s mother also talked about how Black households are typically hardwired to think we must go through something to succeed.
She doesn’t subscribe to the belief things have to be this way. Also, in the interview, she expressed that children should enjoy the luxury of just being a child instead of being bogged down by the prospect of getting a job early on in life.
“Live your life, be my child, and I’ll figure out the rest,” she said.
Lastly, she lamented the lack of support within Black households, which she said plays a crucial role in the high degree of adversity Black children face.
“It’s like, ‘Mom, I don’t know what the hell I want to do with my life’ — take the summer off, live,” she said.
She concluded by considering how no one scrutinizes their white counterparts for merely trying to figure out life.
Watch the clip from the interview below:
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