Lil Opioid

Indianapolis-based hip-hop artist Lil Opioid perfectly encapsulates how Gen Z musicians are writing their own rules. The rising artist already has an impressive 30 million streams on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube garnering a rabid fanbase without the help of a record label. But don’t equate his youth with a lack of skill or dedication. His refreshingly honest lyrics convey a certain maturity, his beats are impressively well-produced, and he isn’t afraid to put in the hustle it takes to succeed. The self-made artist is driven not by ego or the desire to live a lavish lifestyle, but instead by a desire to give back to his community.