Detroit has always birthed fighters, and Black Lion Society is no exception. The duo—Jake Diamondz and Big S.C.A.M—came up from opposite sides of the city, but shared the same mission: make music with purpose. Since forming in 2014, they’ve grown from neighborhood cyphers to international stages, pushing a style that blends sharp lyricism, soulful production, and that feel-good energy hip hop has been missing.
Both artists carry Detroit in their DNA. Jake, raised in Black Bottom, channels community, mental health awareness, and positivity through his upbeat delivery. Big S.C.A.M brings the grit—turning his personal hardships into verses built on resilience, mentorship, and truth. Together, they built BLS independently from the ground up, keeping their art raw, honest, and rooted in real-life experience.
Their catalog speaks for itself: the UK-charting “Party in the Hills,” Adidas-backed “Top Ten,” the socially charged “What’s Going On,” and Detroit sports anthems like “Run It Back,” which lit up Opening Day for the Tigers and made noise during the Pistons’ playoff run. Their latest EP, Let The Fun Begin, leans fully into what makes them special—heavy beats, sharp bars, and a reminder that hip hop can uplift without losing its edge.
Offstage, BLS is just as active. They lead youth programs, speak at schools, support anti-violence movements, and collaborate with Detroit nonprofits pushing real change. Workshops, free cyphers, benefit shows—they show up for their community the same way they show up on the mic.
Now, with bookings like Dilla Day LA and a UK run on the Return of Boom Bap Tour, BLS is carrying Detroit’s legacy across the map. From Motor City blocks to overseas stages, one thing stays true:
Black Lion Society isn’t just making music—they’re moving culture.
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