For most artists, industry acclaim, co-signs from music legends and Hollywood opportunities usually come after dropping a defining project. But Lady London, who has managed to achieve all that and then some before the release of her major label debut, has found herself to be the exception.
“I’m so honored to be spoken about the way that I am by people who I put on a [pedestal], as far as dope hip-hop music, and music in general,” said London. “To be embraced by those legends is very pivotal.”
This rare ascent is actually quite fitting for the self-taught lyricist, who’s been setting herself apart from the rap pack from the very start of her career.
It was back in 2018 when the poet-turned-rapper, 30, slid on everyone’s radar with a slick viral car freestyle that amassed over 8 million views online — before going viral was an everyday occurrence. It didn’t take long for word of the Def Jam signee’s sharp-witted bars to spread to some of the biggest names in hip-hop — Nas, Busta Rhymes, Timbaland, Big Daddy Kane, to name a few.
London, born Zaire Stewart, always had an interest in music, specifically wordplay, through penning poetry from a young age. However, rap pursuits didn’t cross her mind until later in life, after she completed her B.S. in sports medicine at Howard University and her master’s degree at the University of Southern California.
