Overview of the Breakfast Club Interview with Jacquees
Jacquees returns to The Breakfast Club to talk through his new album Mood 2, fatherhood, co-parenting, the fallout from his self-proclaimed “King of R&B” title, and why he believes this next project will reintroduce him to listeners in a more vulnerable and mature way. He also reflects on past public criticism, his respect for artists like Tyrese and Deion Sanders, his history with R. Kelly, and how becoming a father has changed both his life and his music.
New Music and Album Rollout
Mood 2 and “Accused Me”
- Jacquees says he feels very confident in the new album and believes it will make people reassess him as an artist.
- He points to “Accused Me” as the next single and says it reflects his more emotional, honest side.
- He also mentions shooting a short film tied to the rollout of Mood 2, meant to deepen the album’s story and emotional impact.
- He says the project is built around real feelings, vulnerability, and personal experiences from the last few years.
Musical direction
- He believes the album is strong enough to compete with his previous work.
- He expects listeners to connect with the honesty in the music, especially because it reflects real life rather than image.
The “King of R&B” Debate
Why he still stands by it
- Jacquees says calling himself the “King of R&B” helped people learn his name and raised his profile.
- At the same time, he admits it created higher expectations and led people to overanalyze his music and persona.
- He says the statement was meant to apply to his generation, not to diminish legends.
Public reaction
- He feels the backlash made some people dislike him personally, not just the claim.
- He says the controversy taught him he was really in the game, because even artists and figures he grew up admiring responded to it.
Fatherhood, Co-Parenting, and Growth
How becoming a dad changed him
- Jacquees says fatherhood changed him completely:
- made him more responsible,
- changed his daily routine,
- and forced him to think about his son first.
- He talks proudly about building a solid foundation for his child and wanting his son to see him as a man who has his life together.
His son “Snow”
- He says his son, Snow, has brought him joy and a new sense of purpose.
- Jacquees shares that Snow is being raised around family, cousins, and a strong support system.
- He also says fatherhood has influenced his music and helped him connect with people on a deeper level.
Co-parenting
- He says he and his child’s mother are in a better place now and are working to co-parent well.
- He explains that some of the public drama came from misunderstandings and online speculation.
- He says he even went through the court process to make sure things were handled properly and fairly.
Hardest part of fatherhood
- The biggest lesson for him: you have to fight to be a good father.
- He says one of the hardest parts was dealing with the assumption that he was not doing enough for his son, which he strongly disputes.
Relationships, Time, and Love
- Jacquees says he still wants love, marriage, and partnership, but his career and schedule make that difficult right now.
- He explains that he is not ready to force a relationship if someone cannot understand his time demands.
- He says his priorities are different now, and he needs a partner who can realistically fit into his life.
Tyrese, Deion Sanders, and Public Perception
Tyrese
- He talks about growing up admiring Tyrese more as an actor than as a singer.
- He says Tyrese’s reaction to the “King of R&B” statement felt personal because Tyrese was someone he looked up to.
Deion Sanders
- Jacquees says he respects Deion Sanders and thinks Deion probably understands him as a man, even if they haven’t had a recent conversation.
- He says he feels he may have disappointed Deion a little, but not in a way that changes his respect.
R. Kelly and Unreleased Music
- Jacquees reveals he has unreleased songs from R. Kelly and says they were working together before Kelly’s legal troubles escalated.
- He says Kelly told him not to let anyone change him and praised his talent.
- Jacquees notes that the collaboration became complicated because of the controversy and timing, so the music never fully came out.
Confidence, Humility, and Vulnerability
- Jacquees says people often mistake his confidence for arrogance.
- He insists he has always been humble, but he will not downplay his talent.
- He believes vulnerability is coming back in music, especially for men, and says artists need to be honest about their lives.
- He sees that honesty as part of what makes music meaningful and culturally powerful.
Notable Takeaways
- Fatherhood is central to his growth: he frames it as the biggest life change he’s experienced.
- His music is becoming more personal: he’s using the new album to address relationships, struggle, and responsibility.
- He still embraces the “King of R&B” title: not as a slight to legends, but as a statement about his lane and generation.
- He wants to be understood more accurately: confident, not cocky; emotional, not weak; ambitious, not careless.
What to Watch For Next
- The release of Mood 2
- The single “Accused Me”
- His short film rollout
- How his more vulnerable direction connects with listeners and repositions him publicly