Justin Cole, professionally known as IL Boi, is an Illinois-born recording artist proudly representing the Midwest. Once a hobby, music has become a powerful outlet for IL Boi to reflect the realities of violence, poverty, and limited opportunity within his community. Driven by personal experience, he uses his lyrics to inspire others and prove that hard work and determination can change lives. Since the release of “1st One Million,” IL Boi has continued building momentum with a string of singles, remixes, and videos, earning praise from fans, his local community, and the broader hip-hop culture while drawing increasing attention from the music industry.