Life & Work with Juciee Monroe of South Fulton Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Juciee Monroe.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My name is Juciee Monroe. I was born and raised in Chicago, and I debuted as an independent artist in Madison, Wisconsin, where I quickly became one of the most successful female hip-hop artists in the state. I’m a rapper, singer, songwriter, and performer, and over the years I’ve touched more than 100 stages, building my name through pure grind and talent.

My work landed me a feature on Chicago Waves’ list of upcoming rappers, highlighting the impact I’ve made both in Wisconsin and back home in Chicago.

Alongside my music career, I also stepped into broadcasting. I had the incredible opportunity to work in syndicated radio in Madison at the only Black radio station in the city that played urban music — and I was the only Black woman on air. I held that position as a radio personality for two years, right up until I moved to Atlanta.

My journey has been shaped by resilience — coming from challenges like homelessness and domestic violence — and transforming that pain into purpose. Everything I do now is about elevating my voice, building a legacy for my kids, and inspiring anyone who needs to see that you can rise from anything and still shine.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not at all — my journey has been anything but smooth. I was born in the slums on the South Side of Chicago, and from the start I faced challenges most people never see. I’ve buried three siblings, survived poverty, depression, domestic violence, and even suicide attempts. In 2023, I went through public humiliation that could have broken me completely.

But here’s the part that matters: I never lost my heart, and I never lost my passion for music. No matter what I was going through, I kept writing, I kept believing in myself, and I kept fighting for the life I knew I deserved.

It might sound crazy to some, but even at my age, I still know I have a real chance to become something great in this industry. Music is my God-given talent — but entertainment? That’s my gift. And overcoming adversity? That’s a skill I’ve mastered.

Every obstacle shaped me into the artist and woman I am today, and I carry that strength into everything I do.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a hip-hop artist, singer, songwriter, performer, and radio personality. Music has always been my foundation, but storytelling is my gift. What makes my music different is my ability to take real life — the pain, the joy, the chaos, the healing — and turn it into something poetic, raw, unfiltered, and honest. I tell my story, but I also speak for people who’ve lived through the same things and never had the words.

What truly sets me apart is my journey and my name. I’m Juciee Monroe — and people always assume it’s something cute until they realize the truth. You know how people say, “Who got the tea?” Well, my life has always been full of juice. Every time I turn around, there’s another chapter, another twist, another story. And instead of letting that break me, I learned to take the good with the bad and turn all of it into art.

I’m also one of the strongest live performers you’ll ever see. I’ve studied the greats since I was a little girl — Tina Turner, Beyoncé, Eminem, Bruce Springsteen — artists who know how to command a stage and give everything to a crowd. I took those lessons and built myself into a one-woman show. Background dancers would be nice, but trust me… even alone, I am the best female hip-hop performer I’ve ever seen live.

As an independent artist with no management, I taught myself how to secure paid shows. I learned how to write performer contracts, negotiate bookings, and build a reputation so strong that people all over the Midwest started reaching out for me to headline their stages. I’ve won three consecutive competitions, and I’ve headlined for The Capital Times in Madison, Wisconsin — the only Black woman to ever do it. I was also the only Black woman working on air at a white-owned radio station that played Black music.

Everything I’ve achieved, I’ve done without a team, without a push, and without anyone paving the way for me. I taught myself, I trusted myself, and I built my career from the ground up. And to me, that’s one of my proudest accomplishments.

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
I wouldn’t be who I am without the people who poured into me, believed in me, and gave me real chances when all I had was passion and determination. My biggest support has always been my family — my sisters, Kyisha and Shania, and my cousin Dale. No matter what I was going through, they were always in my corner, pushing me forward and reminding me who I am.

Professionally, I’ve been blessed with people who saw my potential before the world did. Marcus Porter, my engineer and producer — and also my God-brother — played a huge part in shaping my sound and helping me grow as an artist. Willie Wright helped me debut as an independent artist and believed in my talent early on.

I also want to highlight a powerful female rapper, Nunu G, who is originally from Chicago like me and also built her name in Wisconsin. She gave me one of my first major chances. She invited me to perform at her event — I sold all my tickets, made money, and I was the only artist to sell out the show. That moment changed everything for me.

Another major supporter was Willie Reinhart, CEO of Come Clean Records. He opened doors and gave me opportunities that helped build my name across the Midwest.

In radio, 93.1 Jams in Madison, Wisconsin, changed my life. Randy Hawke hired me and gave me my first opportunity as an on-air radio personality. Working under a syndicated radio show connected to The Breakfast Club was an unbelievable experience — I even got to introduce Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy. That will always be a core memory in my career.

And I’ll never forget The Capital Times in Madison, Wisconsin, for giving me the chance to headline a full show, performing alongside Marcus Porter. Being the only Black woman to do that meant a lot to me.

I’ve had people from the streets to the studios to the radio stations supporting me in ways they didn’t even realize. Every single one of them helped me become the artist and woman I am today.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jucieemonroe?igsh=bW1tdGc3YnUwYnM3&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AqHX9cEMc/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Twitter: https://x.com/iamjucieemonroe?s=21
• Youtube: https://youtu.be/wzB1EyJmZd0?si=P-5qh6WIo-S9TwGQ

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