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Ravyn Lenae Revisits Her High School Ahead of Lollapalooza Debut

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At ChiArts, Ravyn Lenae opened up about navigating fame, embracing TikTok virality, and staying grounded — valuable advice for Chicago’s young aspiring musicians.

Ahead of her Lollapalooza debut, R&B star American singer-songwriter Ravyn LenaeRavyn Lenae returned to her roots with a special visit to The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts). The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Lenae toured familiar hallways and shared memories of rigorous arts training that shaped her vocal strength and disciplined approach to music.

In a packed Q&A session at the school’s Black Box Theatre, she emphasized how ChiArts taught her the importance of hard work, discipline, and community — qualities crucial to her rise, from uploading early tracks on SoundCloud to signing with Atlantic Records at age 17. Lenae’s recent TikTok-viral hit Love Me Not and her critically acclaimed 2025 album Bird’s Eye further highlight her growth.

Now touring with Sabrina Carpenter and American singer-songwriter and actress Reneé RappRenee Rapp, Lenae reminded ChiArts students their dreams are attainable through dedication, mentorship, and authenticity.