Young Leosia on her difficult childhood

What is Young Leosia’s real name? Here’s what we know about the young rapper

Sara Leokadia Sudol, for that is Young Leosia’s real name, talked about a time when her family lived in abundance. The holidays she describes in Italy, the expensive presents and designer clothes paint a picture of a carefree childhood full of luxuries. Although most children dream of such experiences, Young Leosia pointed out that these were not always happy moments for her, especially when her mother chose clothes for her that did not suit childish tastes.

My mother had a moment where this money was really mega. I remember holidays in Italy every three months and I remember Range Rovers in the garage for Christmas and Louis Vuitton handbags, private school, kids all with iPhones, me with an iPhone. My mum dressing me… She would never let me go to H&M for example to buy things where they had the prettiest pink and some glittery dresses. She with me had to go to some Benetton and buy me a boring white T-shirt that probably cost five times as much as the one at H&M

The breakthrough came when the artist was about 12-13 years old. Over time, the family’s financial situation changed drastically – they went from luxury to a more modest life. The young rapper highlighted how these changes affected her growing up and shaped her perception of the value of money. In particular, she cited the example of when she had to earn her own money for essentials such as a winter jacket or books for school.

Well, and then it changed when I was about 12-13 years old, everything turned 180 degrees and suddenly there were times

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I started working somewhere when I was 15-16 years old – on holidays of course, well, because I was going to school – so that I could also buy myself some things

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then it wasn’t enough for a new jacket for the winter or books for school.

Young Leosia’s childhood

Internet users’ reactions to these confessions were divided. Some criticised the artist for her lack of understanding of people who have always had to cope with more difficult financial circumstances. Others commenting expressed surprise at the drastic change in the financial situation of the rapper’s family. Quite a few commenters also focused on criticising the interview itself, pointing out its poor quality and lack of depth.