By Tammy Reese Zaya Lee is more than a rapper and actor — he’s a trailblazer reshaping the hip-hop landscape while breaking down barriers for LGBTQ+ representation in music. Hailing from Syracuse, New York, Zaya’s love for the arts was sparked by a dedicated elementary school music teacher, setting him on a journey that led him to Las Vegas in 2018 for the prestigious International Presentation of Performers, where he took home four medals in acting. Now, as an independent ar
