Son of a Libyan revolutionary who escaped political prison in the 70's, Kayem is a Chicago-based Libyan-American hip hop artist who was born into the struggle. The reigning Chicago Urban Music Awards "Lyricist of the Year" has been featured in Rolling Stone, Life+Times, CNN, ABC World News, the New York Times, Complex Magazine, and more. With a story fit for a Hollywood script, a loyal international fan base and a live show setting stages ablaze, it's no wonder he was listed as one of CNN's "Most Interesting People."