Melii Talks The Need For Black Therapists & Why She Has To Be ‘Extra Nice’ In The Music Industry

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Melii Talks The Need For Black Therapists & Why She Has To Be ‘Extra Nice’ In The Music Industry

The East Harlem native opened up about mental health and her experience as an Afro-Latina singer/rapper in the music industry.

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