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Rapper Chika Pens A Tribute To Nia Wilson That You Have To Hear To Believe 

Rapper Chika Pens A Tribute To Nia Wilson That You Have To Hear To Believe
@oranicuhh Instagram
By Rachaell Davis · Updated October 23, 2020

Rising rap lyricist Chika has been captivating listeners with her smooth but potent musical style and filter-free lyrics for the past few years, but 2018 has seen her take her unique skill set to new heights.

Constantly using her lyrics to speak on social, political and cultural injustices targeting Black and LGBT communities, the 21-year-old Alabama native made headlines this past April for her now-viral freestyle in which she took Kanye West to task for his disgraceful comments about slavery and support of Donald Trump. 

a tribute to #NiaWilson. please share her story and remain vocal about what’s happening in America.

if there’s any way to help her family, please let me know. pic.twitter.com/IdNeBEq7pG

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) July 24, 2018

Earlier this week, Chika once again channeled her extraordinary talent into a heartfelt and powerful tribute to Nia Wilson—the 18-year-old who was fatally stabbed by a white assailant whom she reportedly had no connection to at a BART train station in Oakland, CA last week.

Check out the video above to hear Chika’s tribute to Nia and scroll through to hear more of her timely freestyles.

 

 

 

01

Chika Freestyle: Kanye West – “Jesus Walks”

A letter to Kanye Omari West. Over his own beat. pic.twitter.com/5xdxKJ7d4l

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) April 26, 2018
02

Chika Freestyle: J.Cole – “1985”

my response to @JColeNC’s “1985” just a couple thoughts. enjoy! pic.twitter.com/ox2vnwkhzn

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) April 21, 2018
03

Chika Freestyle: Drake – “Emotionless”

my thoughts on the current state of hip hop.

emotionless x Drake pic.twitter.com/8QdVUVibbW

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) July 3, 2018
04

Chika Freestyle – Lauryn Hill, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”

some lauryn hill on this lovely friday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/4LCo6cbIkM

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) June 15, 2018
05

Chika Freestyle: Daniel Caesar x H.E.R. – “Best Part”

i don't really have nobody, but i wonder what it feels like

best part x @DanielCaesar (feat. @HERMusicx) pic.twitter.com/eLXBoceyyC

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) September 7, 2017
06

Chika Freestyle: Drake – “In My Feelings”

Did the #InMyFeelingsChallenge correctly. pic.twitter.com/EwoeRjxsHw

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) July 13, 2018
07

Chika Freestyle: Ella Mai – “Boo’d Up”

honest thoughts on being boo’d up. pic.twitter.com/NSedKqkhnI

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) July 7, 2018
08

Chika Freestyle – Original

a change of pace. i like that my art isn’t tied down to just rapping or just singing. here’s a concept, i’m calling “back to life”. pic.twitter.com/hNZuVTlwRL

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) June 11, 2018
09

Chika Freestyle: Nia Wilson Tribute

a tribute to #NiaWilson. please share her story and remain vocal about what’s happening in America.

if there’s any way to help her family, please let me know. pic.twitter.com/IdNeBEq7pG

— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) July 24, 2018
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