In an interview with Channels Television, Timaya reminisced about discovering Portable’s music and noted their shared traits. “That’s why I like Portable; he reminds me of myself. I was a crazy guy,” Timaya said.
Meanwhile, Timaya acknowledged his current reputation as ‘unproblematic’ but revealed his wild past, stating, “Gen Z’s don’t know me. I was really crazy, hot like fire, but there’s growth.”