Fascinating Facts About Chika Oranika
10 Fascinating Facts You Should Definitely Know About Chika Oranika by Now

She's really happy for you, Kanye, and she's gonna let you finish, but Chika had the best freestyle diss of all time. Back in April 2018, a then-21-year-old Jane Chika Oranika posted a video aimed at Kanye West on her Instagram, never expecting that she would gain thousands of fans and followers overnight. Since then, the performer has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, modeled for Calvin Klein, released two new songs — "No Squares" and "High Rises" — and she's not showing any signs of slowing down. While we eagerly wait to see what Chika will do (and who she will take on) next, here are some fascinating facts you should know about the incredibly clever up-and-coming rapper.
1 She Was Raised in Montgomery, AL
2 She Started Writing Songs at Age 9
3 She Transitioned to Rapping After Posting a Viral Video on Twitter

4 She Doesn't Like Being Called "Brave"

5 She Rapped at Kanye Because She Thought It Was the Only Way He Would Listen
6 She Feels Compelled to Acknowledge Social Issues, Especially Those Concerning Alabama

7 She Got in Trouble for Hanging a 'Black Lives Matter' Flyer in High School
8 1 of Her Favorite Books Growing Up was About Ruby Bridges
9 She Doesn't Want to Be Known as a "Fat Rapper"

10 She Wants Her Music to Help People Get Back in Touch With Themselves
