La Reezy

Biography

La Reezy, born Khayree Salahuddin, is a 21-year-old self-taught music artist, producer, and composer from New Orleans.[1][2] His musical journey began at age 8 when he would dress up and perform in the mirror, evolving into serious music production at age 14 when he started recording songs with a $50 microphone.[2] By his early twenties, La Reezy had established himself as a rising figure in hip-hop, known for his rich storytelling, nostalgic boom-bap production, and introspective lyricism that addresses themes of mental health, self-improvement, and breaking generational cycles.

La Reezy's artistic approach is characterized by an "old soul" sensibility that blends contemporary rap with vintage influences.[2] His music emphasizes authenticity and purpose—he has stated that "every song might be the last song someone hears" and approaches each track with intentionality.[2] In 2024, he released the album "We All Need Help," a vulnerable 8-track project co-produced by New York-based producer JBoogz that explores themes of healing and acceptance.[2] His breakthrough came in 2025, a year he declared would be his own, during which the 21-year-old released three albums, one EP, multiple singles and features, and toured with British rapper Little Simz.[1] He closed 2025 with a notable performance at Camp Flog Gnaw, establishing himself as one of hip-hop's emerging voices.

Fun Facts

• La Reezy's first concert experience was seeing Usher at age 10, brought by his father, though he recalls not being able to see much from the back of the venue.[1]
• As a child, he would dress up as Michael Jackson and perform for his family members, demonstrating early performance aspirations.[1]
• His music videos have accumulated over 2 million views on Instagram, with some individual videos reaching more than 200,000 views.[2]
• In 2025, La Reezy committed to releasing approximately 30 songs across four projects, intentionally paying homage to the mixtape era of hip-hop while maintaining quality standards.[1]

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Kendrick Lamar - Musical influence and stylistic reference point (Referenced in context of mixtape era homage) [Ongoing influence]
• Tyler, The Creator - Stage presence and artistic influence (General influence on performance and artistry) [Ongoing influence]
• Kanye West - Confidence and artistic approach influence (General influence on artistic confidence) [Ongoing influence]

Key Collaborators

• Little Simz - Tour partner and collaborator (2025 tour) [2025]
• JBoogz - Producer and co-creator (We All Need Help (2024 album)) [2024]
• Wale - Shared stage performance (Live performances) [Pre-2025]
• LaRussell - Shared stage performance (Live performances) [Pre-2025]

External Links

• Spotify