“The best gift I was ever given was the arts. My mum gave me those on a silver platter. Growing up, her and my grandmother would take me to ballets, classical concerts, even smoky jazz clubs I wasn't supposed to be in!”

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.