Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"It's amazing because you can see how also passionate you are about this current era, I guess, essentially you're in. Can you see yourself getting married? Can I say, I absolutely girl, yeah, I would love to, I'm like, riverbolts to me, why not, provide to me every year, why not, I love it." — Alex Cooper
"But the thing about betrayal is it doesn't just make you not trust the other person. You don't trust yourself anymore." — Becky G
"My advice would be to feel it, like shit is still shit, you could put perfume on it, you could put a bow on it, you could put sprinkles on it, but dazzle it, it's still shit. Let the shit be shit, it's a shitty situation, like give yourself permission to feel it because once you can allow yourself emotions or energy emotion, so let it go through you." — Becky G
In this episode of Call Her Daddy, host Alex Cooper interviews singer Becky G, who shares profound insights into her life and career. Becky G details her upbringing in Los Angeles, her early start in the entertainment industry at nine years old to support her family, and the significant impact of her family dynamics, including her father's addiction and her role as the eldest sibling, on her personal development. She discusses the pressure of being a parentified child, the challenges of navigating a complex relationship with her father, and how these experiences shaped her views on relationships and authority figures.
The conversation delves into Becky G's personal growth, particularly her journey with people-pleasing tendencies and the development of her emotional intelligence. She recounts a significant moment at Disney World that served as a breaking point, leading her to re-evaluate her tendency to overextend herself for others. Becky G also candidly discusses navigating public and private heartbreak, including a very public betrayal, and her decision to share these experiences in her documentary. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and understanding that personal growth often involves re-evaluating past experiences and programming.
The episode highlights Becky G's resilience and her commitment to authenticity. She speaks about the powerful collaboration among female artists in the music industry, challenging the narrative of competition and emphasizing mutual support. Becky G also touches upon her new music, including her single "Marathon," which she describes as a reclamation of her power and a reflection of her journey. The interview concludes with a discussion on post-traumatic growth, the importance of self-love, and the empowering realization that one's past circumstances do not define their future.