Hip-Hop At Its Finest: Queen Philly
The Queen lives up the club life in her eerie single “Lyfted”, a montage of nightclub scenes and sick beats. Her breathy voice murmurs, “I’m lyfted” against the hot track as we catch a glimpse of her world. The background sound is dark, almost chilling. Her world can be dark at times, despite the glitter of neon lights.
She’s had enemies, haters, people dedicated to crushing her dreams – and she has risen above all of them, stomping on the negativity with bright red heeled boots. Queen Philly is not messing around. She works hard, promoting other artists, running her club, and mixing up her own fresh sounds.
With an ever-changing fashion profile and a sick, fresh sound, Queen Philly is the next big thing for fans of artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Da Baby, and Nipsey Hussle. Her songs range from catchy and radio-ready – think Lizzo and Doja Cat – to hard, fast, and destined to be club greats.
Music Through the Tears
Queen Philly, real name Khadijah Comeger, is the very definition of strong, modern, independent woman. She owns multiple businesses, including a tax company, a hair salon, and a popular Kansas City nightclub called TheRoyal Playhouse. She also works as a club promoter and has worked with artists such as rappers Boosie Badazz, Philthy Rich, Big Boogie, 2Time, and T-Rell.
But she wasn’t always the successful, confidant women she is now. Life was hard for her growing up. She had her first child at only fifteen, and struggled against the system to fight for custody of her beloved son James. She never gave up, even when outside forces tried to tear them apart.
And this beloved child, her whole world, her reason for living, was brutally taken from her on April 7th, 2019, her wedding night. The atmosphere of love and celebration turned to tragedy the news came that her son James had died in a horrific house fire in Chester, Pennsylvania. The little boy was only seven years old. After the tragedy, Khadijah was so overcome with grief that she turned away news reporters trying to interview her.
James loved music. In her sorrow, Khadijah found comfort in music and it helped her to remember her son. Although at times she felt she’d hit rock bottom, she began to sing, and creating her own music paved the path of healing. Once she discovered her own voice, in more ways than one, she began to soar.
Wild Times At TheRoyal
Queen Philly has a wild side. Anything can happen when she’s around. Booties pop, heels stomp, the music is loud and proud, and the drinks flow. Clothes are tight and bright, everyone’s hair is on fleek, and no one goes home without having a good time.
But she’s made it clear over and over that family comes first. Having grown up without a loving and stable home environment, she knows firsthand how vulnerable children are, and how a young life can crash into a downward spiral of abuse, crime, and neglect. Her music reflects her own struggles. Her words are for everyone who has suffered, struggled, cried, hurt, and lost.
“My music is pain,” she says. “My music is reality,” she says, “You’re gonna get a little bit of everything.”
In the end, all she really wanted was to tell her story – a story of love, loss, and overcoming life’s challenges. “You have to lose before you win, whether it’s family, whether it’s friends, or even money,” says Queen. “God will throw you into a storm knowing you’re gonna come out mighty and ready for your blessing.”
Queen Philly is the real deal. Her music is fierce, passionate, and speaks of real-life trauma and drama. Her advise to young artists: “Success is not about being famous. Success is about finally being heard.”
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