Chicago’s own Queen Key pulls up to WHATS THE WORD for a raw, honest, and powerful conversation about her journey, growth, and upcoming first studio album “Hard.” From building a life outside of Chicago to reflecting on the 2010s drill era alongside King Louie, Queen Key opens up about influence, industry politics, being misunderstood, healing from trauma, and what it really means to stand on authenticity in today’s music landscape. She also speaks on motherhood, relationships, double standards in the industry, Chicago label drama, and the lessons she wants to pass down to the next generation. This one is deeper than music.
