The self proclaimed “first brown boy to get it poppin,” NAV has been one of my favorite artists for a while. I am not a fan of lyrical music, and prefer songs that just honestly sound good to me and that is something NAV provides. Regardless of how many people say his music is trash, I find it to be very enjoyable. Not only does he rap in his songs, but more often than not he produces his own beats too, and they always take you to another world. Furthermore, outside of music, in a country where it is a stereotype for brown people to become doctors or engineers, NAV being in the rap game is a breath of fresh air. He gives inspiration to many brown people in the world that you don’t have to be what your parents try to force upon you. 

A martial artist I respect because of his strong, but flexible mindset. A humble but confident attitude stands tall in the face of adversity. Only his father can best him, but teach him a new lesson every time. Someone who learns from their mistakes, and their numerous successes. Someone who has the strength to walk alone, under the eyes of the many that criticize him. Someone who doesn’t try to blend in, with great technique and strength, but strength of the mind.