Who Is Lady London?
East coast-born rapper Lady London didn’t intentionally fall into the world of music – her initial ten-year plan involved pursuing a medical education – but in March of 2018 she tried her hand at rapping, and subsequently went viral after uploading her first video online. “You just can’t run from destiny, I think,” Lady London shared of her life being turned upside after blowing up.
Throughout her quick come-up, the 27-year-old has learned a lot, particularly about giving herself more grace as she navigates her new life in the spotlight. “I think the scariest place in the world is an artist’s mind because we’re often just tracked and we can’t even see around at how many people we impact,” she vented in our interview. “I try to meditate in my successes as much as I analyze my failures.”
As someone who was born in the Bronx and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Lady London has no shortage of musical inspiration and influence. Some key ones she named include JAY-Z, Big L, Jadakiss, The Lox, Slick Rick, and Prince, “because he’s such a multifaceted instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer.”
For her own future, the “Never” hitmaker has an abundance of big plans, including “[leaving] an indelible mark on the hearts of everybody [she touches],” whether that’s through her radiant persona or her bold music.
In the latest episode of On The Come Up, Lady London details her dream collaboration with the likes of Drake, Jazmine Sullivan, and the late Whitney Houston, co-signs from Nas and Busta Rhymes, and more.
Check out her interview and performance of “Lisa’s Story” below.