Huge Lee
Hugh Lee is “just a kid from Chicago,” with dreams of making it in the rap game. The rising, independent rapper prides himself in the substance of his lyrics, recounting real-life experiences from growing up in the projects. Effortlessly, he creates records for listeners to connect and relate to, overcoming the obstacles that come with being a black male from Chicago.
The moniker Hugh Lee derives from his Huley (first name Chris), broken up into two. He states, “I’m not the typical rapper, I’m more on the nerdy side. I’m from the West Side of Chicago, Austin neighborhood, telling that whole nostalgia of where I’m from.”
Beyond the music, Hugh is 2x Emmy-nominated, with a huge fascination in television and film. Earlier this year in March, he released his sophomore mixtape titled “CABRINI,” spearheaded by singles “Sawbuck” and “Carbrini.