Khayree Salahuddin, known professionally as La Reezy, is an American rapper and activist from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Early life Salahuddin grew up in the 12th Ward near Napoleon Avenue, and graduated from New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School in 2022. His great-great-grandfather was Chris Powell, who was the frontman of The Five Blue Flames. He grew up listening to Lil Wayne, Drake, and Eminem.
At the age of 14, he began to create music, his named artistic influences including Kanye West and Tyler, the Creator.
Career In 2025, he opened for Little Simz on her Lotus Tour at the Hollywood Palladium, and was part of the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival lineup.
In 2026, he performed at the 61st commemoration of Malcolm X. He noted of being in the space, "I always envisioned rapping as being an activist. A rap-tivist, actually." He is the founder and chief executive of the nonprofit organization UTH (pronounced "youth") Foundation, which aims to "close the opportunity gap for youth in New Orleans" by promoting youth leadership, empowerment, and community advocacy. In June 2026, Reezy was featured on the cover of XXL as part of its annual Freshman Class list alongside Chris Patrick, Belly Gang Kushington, Slayr, Trim, Trap Dickey, Babyfxce E, Hurricane Wisdom, YKNiece, Skrilla, Sosocamo and Miles Minnick. He released his debut studio album, Skiddle Bandana, on July 7, 2026.
He was featured on the track "Entry", from Busta Rhymes and J Dilla's collaborative album Dillagence II (2026).
Artistry He has cited Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Tyler, the Creator, J. Cole, and Lil Wayne as influences on his music.
Discography + List of albums and mixtapes, with selected details Title Mixtape details Reeborn Released: June 30, 2023 Label: Young Paper Chaser Format: Digital download, streaming We All Need Help Released: October 18, 2024 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Welcome to La Reezyana Vol 1. Released: April 4, 2025 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Pardon Me, I'm Different(with PJ Morton) Released: July 4, 2025 Label: Gumbo Studios Format: Digital download, streaming Free99$ (La Reezy LLC) Released: November 28, 2025 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Skiddle BandanaAlbum Released: July 7, 2026 Label: UnitedMasters Format: Digital download, streaming
Accolades Organization Date of ceremony Award Hip Hop Museum October 15, 2025 Next Up Award
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