Hanging out backstage in the Hard Rock Artist Lounge ahead of his performance at Audacy’s We Can Survive 2024, Khalid chatted with Bru about his new music, feeling accomplished, as well as the importance of kindness, friendship, mental health, and more.

With We Can Survive continuing Audacy’s mission to support mental health via I’m Listening and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) -- the conversation made its way to the importance of kindness, friendship, and prioritizing mental health.

As a kind hearted soul himself, Khalid finds that kindness in collaboration is really important. “Luckily I've only met kind people who have wanted to work with me and collaborate and they give me so much love and respect and I give them the same mutually.”

“I think that's the best part of this industry… meeting other people and knowing that you're not alone going through this process. So I really value friendship… it’s just really important to me,” Khalid added.

When it comes to maintaining his mental health, it’s those friendships, and kindness towards himself that Khalid finds as helpful tools. “I really gotta give my thanks to my core friend group… I’ve kept the same friends since I've started my career and they've been able to see me in different stages of my life. So really valuing the importance of the relationships that I have around me. And also like I said, giving myself grace and taking myself less seriously and always having fun with life. This is the only life we got.”

Words by Maia Kedem Interview by Bru

Hanging out backstage in the Hard Rock Artist Lounge ahead of his performance at Audacy’s We Can Survive 2024, Khalid chatted with Bru about his new music, feeling accomplished, as well as the importance of kindness, friendship, mental health, and more.
With We Can Survive continuing Audacy’s mission to support mental health via <a href="https://www.audacy.com/im-listening">I’m Listening</a> and the <a href="https://afsp.org/">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</a> (AFSP) -- the conversation made its way to the importance of kindness, friendship, and prioritizing mental health.
As a kind hearted soul himself, Khalid finds that kindness in collaboration is really important. “Luckily I've only met kind people who have wanted to work with me and collaborate and they give me so much love and respect and I give them the same mutually.”
“I think that's the best part of this industry… meeting other people and knowing that you're not alone going through this process. So I really value friendship… it’s just really important to me,” Khalid added.
When it comes to maintaining his mental health, it’s those friendships, and kindness towards himself that Khalid finds as helpful tools. “I really gotta give my thanks to my core friend group… I’ve kept the same friends since I've started my career and they've been able to see me in different stages of my life. So really valuing the importance of the relationships that I have around me. And also like I said, giving myself grace and taking myself less seriously and always having fun with life. This is the only life we got.”
Words by Maia Kedem Interview by Bru

It’s okay to not be OK. We know the power of talk can save lives. Audacy's I’m Listening aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal and share their own stories. Audacy's I’m Listening initiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988. Find a full list of additional resources here.

It’s okay to not be OK. We know the power of talk can save lives. Audacy's I’m Listening aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal and share their own stories. Audacy's I’m Listening initiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988. Find a full list of additional resources <a href="https://www.audacy.com/im-listening/im-listening-take-control-of-your-mental-health-today">here</a>.

I'm Listening

It’s okay to not be OK. We know the power of talk can save lives. Audacy's I’m Listening aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal and share their own stories. I'm Listeningis a 365-day-a-year initiative that aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there.

It’s okay to not be OK. We know the power of talk can save lives. Audacy's I’m Listening aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal and share their own stories. I'm Listening is a 365-day-a-year initiative that aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there.

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