I wanna be famous because I want to prove everyone wrong. My whole life, people have told me I was too quiet, too weird, too ambitious for my own good. Which is hilarious, because if I had no ambition, they’d be like, ‘Oh, Jordan, you have so much potential!’ You ...

I wanna be famous because I have a message to share. Too many people are afraid to be themselves, to embrace their quirks, to speak up when they feel small. I know what that feels like—I spent years trying to blend in, trying to mold myself into something I wasn’t. ...

I wanna be famous because I crave the thrill of the spotlight. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed of standing on a stage with thousands of people cheering for me. Not because I’m a narcissist—okay, maybe a little—but because I love the energy, the connection, the way music ...

I wanna be famous because I want to be remembered. Life is short, and the thought of living and dying without leaving a mark terrifies me. I refuse to be a blip on the timeline of history! I want to create art that lasts beyond me, songs that people sing ...

I wanna be famous because I want my family’s sacrifices to mean something. My parents left behind everything they knew—their home, their friends, their language—so that I could have a chance at something better. I grew up watching them work harder than anyone I’ve ever met, and it made me ...