Khalif Diouf (music composer)

Kalifa, neé Khalif Diouf, is a New York City-native musician and performer known for their sociopolitical club-ready music, garnering attention for his musical and performance styles. His background in ballet and modern dance earned him a degree in choreography. He went on to become a figure as an openly gay rapper with the success of his 2012 underground banger "Wut.”  Formerly using the moniker Le1f, his debut album was released on XL Recordings in 2015.