Ashlee Bankz

Ashlee Bankz is from Flossmoor, IL, a south-suburb of Chicago and describes herself quite simply, and adequately, dope as fuck. In a city that is a staple for legendary artists and a hotbed for multiple waves of new talent, infectious rapper Ashlee Bankz knows that she can’t rely on the reputation of Chicago. Instead, she is crafting quality music that will etch her name on the list of your personal favorites and a mainstay in your iPhone streams. Born with the first name Ashlee, a combination of life experiences and various abilities paved the road for her career. Growing up in the Chicago area, Bankz first love was the hardwood and not the studio. In a city known for producing quality basketball talent and being the home of His Airness, Bankz was also bit by the basketball jones. However, once her uncle passed in 2007 the passion for the game faded and music rose. Her late uncle carried the nickname LB, due to his resemblance to G-Unit star Lloyd Banks and often urged her to “get the money.” Upon her transition to her the mic; Ashlee adopted the moniker “Bankz” as a tribute.. “At first I was going by Ashlee' Shantice [middle name] but then I came across Ashlee Bankz by looking at a picture of my uncle. It felt like he named me, so I kept the name” she shares. A message from Ashlee Bankz: IT'S BANKZ SEASON.