Chicago rapper Tae Jetz is certainly from that school of hard knocks. Born as Dionte Harris, he grew up On the West Side of Chicago (Pulaski & Wilcox). The oldest of three children, Tae Jetz saw a bit of everything growing up, witnessing all kinds of violence and drug use. In spite of his rough upbringing, Tae still has a deep love for his city and would never trade Chicago for anything. He is looking to show that there is more to Chicago than the nickname “Chiraq” and the stereotypes of murder. Always musically in tune since a child listening to the likes of Ludacris, T.I. & Future, Tae says Michael Jackson was a huge influence suprsingly; based on the boundaries crossed and risks taken on all levels in the game. Aside from music, Tae speaks on a particular family member who he says inspired him: “I admire my uncle Fu because I feel like he was the glue to our family and held things down when other people couldn’t. “ Tae Jetz is ready to take his music to the next level, proving to develop fully as an artist, businessman and entrepreneur. He plans to release music consistently as well as start a multi media company that can be an outlet for other independent artists. With aspirations to work with the musical greats, invest in the city of Chicago, and follow the advice given to him to always move higher in life, Tae Jetz is bound to be a name you recognize. Stream his latest single “Dirty Cup” now on all digital streaming platforms.