Born James Lucious Boykins III, in Chicago IL, the multifaceted rapper, singer, actor, and spoken word artist began writing in 2008 due to the inspiration of his motherless upbringing. Three years later after catching the ears of fellow classmates, and many moniker changes, the rapper now known as Chi TheRealist (a name given to him as a nod to his birthplace) was born.
Chi TheRealist is a transparent artist that’s known for using pain-filled lyrics combined with stunningly acrobatic flows to deliver messages in his music. Chi’s passion for vulnerability often lands him in the schools of inner-city students where he aims to inspire and empower the youth to tell their stories no matter how painful and embrace their experiences.
