Aiyana-Lee is a groundbreaking British-American artist in her early 20s, redefining music with a voice that’s been compared publicly by fans to the likes of legendary artists such as Whitney Houston and Adele. Born in London and now based in Los Angeles, she captured global attention with her viral anthem “My Idols Lied to Me,” skyrocketing from near homelessness to stardom with over 769,000 followers and acclaim from icons like Elton John and Diane Warren. Coming from Motown royalty, she’s the niece of David Ruffin (lead singer of The Temptations) and granddaughter of soul legend Jimmy Ruffin, bringing that authentic, soulful heritage into her music. Discovered by Spike Lee, she made her acting debut in his film Highest to Lowest, appearing alongside Denzel Washington and writing the film’s powerful title track. With standout performances at major events including the BET 25th Anniversary Dinner and opening for Lil Wayne, Aiyana-Lee embodies resilience, authenticity, and an unstoppable rise from struggle to success.