Lew Sid is a hip-hop artist/songwriter born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. Lew is known for blending sharp lyricism with uplifting messages that resonate far beyond the stage. His viral hit “Fried Rice” sparked an international wave through his dance battle videos across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Reels, driving over 15 million streams worldwide and nearly half a billion views online and counting. Following viral success and high-energy performances opening for Rick Ross, T.I., and Busta Rhymes, Lew Sid also brought his artistry to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in 2025 for an MLK tribute alongside Chris Jackson (Hamilton), Esperanza Spalding, and Taye Diggs. His latest album 'The Art of Perseverance' is led by singles “Fried Rice”, "Dojo", and “I Just Want You To Know".

As an well-rounded musician, i like to create my own type of music. I represent the edgy, gritty beats on a R&B Tip...which i like to call Trap R&B...

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