Rico Recklezz

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Rico Recklezz's achievements are rooted in the underground drill scene. He was named one of the 'Top 10 Drill Artists to Watch' by the Chicago Reader in 2018. His music video for 'No Hook' surpassed 1 million views independently, a milestone for an unsigned artist. He has headlined a Midwest tour and his tracks have been featured in video games like NBA 2K23. His dedication to independence and authentic storytelling has earned him respect among drill fans.

AwardsRico Recklezz has won two niche awards: the Chicago Hip Hop Award for Best Underground Artist (2021) and the Underground Music Award for Best Drill Artist (2022). These are regional honors within the Chicago drill scene.

Honours & Distinctions

Top 10 Drill Artists to Watch

Chicago Reader·2018

Listed as one of the top emerging drill artists in Chicago.

Featured in documentary 'Chicago Drill: The Untold Story'

Independent·2023

Appeared in a documentary exploring the Chicago drill scene.

Records & Feats

First independent drill artist to have a music video reach 1 million views on YouTube without label support

Career Milestone·2017

His 2017 single 'No Hook' achieved 1 million views as an independent release.