The Kansas City representer drops off a new banger, “Crowns.” Get to know a little more about chief waKiL for an interview below:

L.A.-based rapper, producer and songwriter chief waKiL, born Mansa Wakili originally from Kansas City, MO., has a wealthy catalog of hits on his resumé. From songwriting for the 50 Cent-produced Power to FOX’s Empire and even ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder, chief waKil is undoubtedly sick with the pen. With movies like Horrible Bosses 2, The Nut Job and Monster High – a series created by Mattel’s American fashion doll franchise – waKil has forged a successful career for himself.