Beenie Man Reflects on Living in Toronto’s Jane & Finch Community

International dancehall icon Beenie Man recently reflected on his personal connection to Toronto’s Jane & Finch neighborhood — a community often discussed, but rarely heard from directly.

In an interview originally conducted by jane-finch.com, Beenie Man revealed that he lived in the area for over two years, describing it as a place that shaped his perspective long before his rise to global fame.

“This is the hood, and this is my thing,” Beenie Man explained. “Where you come from is where you’re going. If you don’t remember where you’re coming from, you don’t know where you’re going.”

His comments add international context to an ongoing conversation about Jane & Finch — one that centers lived experience over headlines. The interview is part of a broader body of work documenting the neighborhood through voices who know it firsthand, including artists and community leaders.

WorldWide Entertainment TV is spotlighting these moments throughout Black History Month, connecting Toronto’s local stories to the global stages they helped inspire.

The full conversation featuring Michie Mee and Smugglaz is available now on WWETV Network.