Rexx Life Raj

From the land of Hyphy where slaps are king and going dumb is encouraged, Berkeley, California’s Rexx LifeRaj stands out by making music for the brain and the heart that’s still pleasant to the ears. Raised by a God-fearing mother and Black Panther father in the mecca of progressive politics, Raj’s music perfectly articulates the beauty and struggle of being a young black man in 2020.

He transitions from hilarious anecdotes and clever isms to heartfelt gems about relationships, the loss of his best friends, and self-reflection, often making him both teacher and class clown on the same record. With his uncanny ability to shift seamlessly from rapping his ass off to singing his heart out, Rexx Life Raj has become one of Northern California rap music's most critically acclaimed voices.

Raj solidified his relentless work ethic as a football player for the Division 1 football powerhouse, Boise State University. Although his talents on the field earned him a full scholarship, Raj admits that football was never his real passion; music was.

After graduating, Raj returned to Berkeley to concentrate on his music career, releasing music that has accumulated over 150 Million plays worldwide and seen editorial sBerkeley, California’s Rexx Life Raj blends sharp lyricism, soulful melodies, and undeniable stage presence into a live experience that moves both heart and crowd. Raised by a God-fearing mother and a Black Panther father, his music captures the beauty and struggle of modern Black life with humor, vulnerability, and truth. A co-sign favorite of Pharrell, Scott Storch, and Zane Lowe, Raj has collaborated with Kehlani, Russ, Larry June, and more, amassing over 500M streams and rocking major festivals like Outside Lands, Rolling Loud, and Sol Blume.

Now on his fourth U.S. headline tour—following The Blue Hour tour, which sold out over half its cities—Raj has also taken his captivating live show across London, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, and more. His latest album In Rhythm—featuring Mozzy, Babyface Ray, Mick Jenkins, BLK ODYSSY, Joy Oladokun, Karri, and Marc E. Bassy—cements him as one of the Bay Area’s most celebrated voices. On stage, Raj seamlessly shifts from heartfelt storytelling to high-energy anthems, creating concerts that feel as personal as they are electric.