RIYADH: Zeyad Al-Saadi, better known as ZezO, is not just a name in the Saudi music scene. A molecular and cellular biologist by training, he is an artist whose work blends culture, creativity and determination.
“Music has always been my escape,” he told Arab News. “It’s a way to express what I can’t put into words.”
Born in Saudi Arabia, Al-Saadi moved to Arizona at 15. “Living in America helped me see the world through a different lens, but my Saudi roots have always grounded me,” he said.
Saudi rapper Zeyad Al-Saadi wears a thobe not just to represent his roots but to challenge stereotypes. (Supplied)
Over the next 12 years, he immersed himself in American culture while holding tight to his heritage.
