For Ashlee Bankz, winning is all she knows, so she’s celebrating her wins with a special instagram series.

The Chicago rising artist is not your average rapper. She’s a masterful lyricist renowned for her authentic storytelling. In her new “5 for 5” freestyle series, the rapper showcases that talent and more.

Bankz is taking over her followers’ Instagram feed with five consecutive freestyles, starting with the first one on Monday, March 17. Expect a thrilling new freestyle video every day until Friday, March 21.

These videos are a special treat for fans as the “Tia Kemp” artist continues to be praised.

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Ashlee Bankz takes home “Rising Star of The Year” at the 312 Music Awards.

Every artist dreams of snagging an award for their work, and Bankz recently achieved this dream. She won the “Rising Star of the Year” award at the 2025 312 Music Awards.

During her vlog of the award show, Bankz says, “Now that we won the award, it’s officially time to kick off the year — the Ashlee Bankz takeover.”

Since her debut, the artist has been making waves in Chicago’s music scene. Her songs, such as “Switch,” “FYA,” “Payback,” and more, have not only gained popularity but also inspired other artists to step up their sounds.

There is no one more deserving of the honor than Ashlee, and Chicago can be proud to call her their own.

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