Lakeyah Danaee Robinson, known professionally as Lakeyah, is an American rapper, singer, and television personality born on February 28, 2001, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She began her musical journey at 15, initially participating in her high school’s slam poetry team before transitioning to rap through the viral video.
At 18, Lakeyah moved to Atlanta, a pivotal decision that led to her signing with Quality Control Music in 2020. , which has over 25 million YouTube views.
Lakeyah’s versatility shines in her ability to blend hard-hitting rap with soulful R&B, reflecting her Milwaukee upbringing and Atlanta’s influence. Raised by a single mother of four, she was a shy, studious child who read novels like Rich Man, Poor Man before her lyrical talent emerged. In 2021, she became a brand ambassador for Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty lingerie line, expanding her presence beyond music.
With over 341,000 monthly Spotify listeners and millions of streams across platforms, Lakeyah’s bold lyricism and energetic style continue to solidify her as a rising star. She remains active on social media, recently addressing a hacked Instagram account and expressing her need for personal space, as seen in posts on X.