Lil Zay Osama

Isaiah Dukes, better known as the artist Lil Zay Osama, has established himself as a distinct voice from and for Chicago. His melodies and verses highlight resilience in the face of pain and personal setbacks. In 2015, Osama survived a gunshot to the chest but was arrested on gun charges while recovering in the hospital. After serving three years behind bars, he rose to prominence with the hit songs “Changed Up” and “Survive.” He followed up on this success with the release of his debut album Hood Bible in 2019. In 2021, Osama released Trench Baby with supporting features from G Herbo, Doe Boy, Jackboy, and Lil Tjay. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.