il Westo is a Vietnamese-American rapper, singer, and producer who was born in Oakland, California and is currently based in Southern California. 
 His unwavering obsession with rap and a slowly emerging lofi hip-hop scene were his catalysts for speaking his truth through sensitive, soft-spoken lyrics, unconventional flows, and ear-catching melodies. He has collaborated with Ocoenia, Keepitinside, leorinda, Kyaru from CANCEL CULTURE, Kuzu Mellow, and love-sadKID.