Summer Walker’s Rise to Fame

Story by Ka’Mora Vailes. Photo courtesy of Billboard.

If you listen to the radio, you may have heard the name Summer Walker. But who is Summer Walker? 

Summer Walker is a female rapper and singer. She was born on April 11, 1996. After her first song, Session 32, took off in 2017, Jhene Aiko, another famous singer, collaborated on a song with her, jump starting her career. 

Before making music full time, she had a small cleaning business and taught herself how to play the guitar by watching Youtube videos. Now, she is a Billboard top-charting artist. 

Summer Walker also struggles with social anxiety, but she still performs at concerts and shows. She is an inspiration for those who struggle with social anxiety and is proof that people, especially those who have any type of anxiety, can be successful and overcome any challenge.

 Ka’Mora Vailes is a 6th grade student at Friendship Woodridge International School.