Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Lakeyah’s journey from the Midwest to one of rap’s most exciting record labels didn’t happen ...

As Hip-Hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, such a milestone can’t be celebrated without acknowledging the newest class of tastemakers representing the genre. One rapper whose supreme skillset of ...

In her own words, buzzing Milwaukee rapper Lakeyah talks about how she sees her role as a prominent woman in rap. Lakeyah sees and hears everything. The Milwaukee-born rapper doesn’t just have her ear ...

Ahead of her performance, Teen Vogue asked the rapper - beyond the look, how else does she organize different elements of the performance? Lakeyah then mentioned the importance of a good setlist. "I ...