Michie Mee on Jane & Finch: “There’s a Lot of Truth Here”

Toronto hip-hop pioneer Michie Mee has never shied away from speaking honestly about where she comes from — and her reflections on Jane & Finch remain as powerful today as ever.

In a jane-finch.com interview, Michie Mee described the community as a place rooted in truth, resilience, and lived reality — qualities that have long shaped her artistry and career.

“There’s a lot of truth here,” she explained. “Jane & Finch is just so much truth. You can’t deny it.”

Long before Toronto gained global recognition as a hip-hop hub, Michie Mee was laying the groundwork, representing the city on international stages and helping define its sound. Her connection to Jane & Finch is not symbolic — it’s foundational.

As part of WorldWide Entertainment TV’s Black History Month programming, her words are being revisited alongside archival performances and conversations with artists influenced by the same community.

Together, these stories offer a fuller picture of Toronto hip-hop history — told by those who lived it.

Explore more Jane & Finch stories now via WorldWide Entertainment TV.