“I'm excited about turning 40. I've been an adult for a long time, but there is a difference between being an adult and being a grown-up. I'm someone's mummy now and I'm enjoying that. I feel as if I'm about to hit my peak.”

Jill Scott is an American poet and singer-songwriter of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She blends spoken word and soulful music to explore themes of identity, resilience, and Black womanhood. Her work is celebrated for its lyrical depth and emotional honesty.