116 Life Ep. 124 Queen Lee: How Brokenness Keeps You Close to God
Queen Lee makes her presence felt in the very first moments of this episode of The 116 Life, and from there, the conversation unfolds into one of the most honest, faith-filled, and inspiring interviews the show has hosted to date. Joined by hosts Mia Evans and Ace Harris, Queen Lee opens up about a transformational season—one marked by obedience, purpose, and a bold step into the calling God has placed on her life.
From the outset, Lee shares a story that immediately sets the tone: God told her to quit her job. Not eventually. Not “soon.” Now. With trembling certainty, she put in her two-week notice, stepping into a season defined entirely by faith. What followed was divine confirmation—a timely message from her husband reminding her not to fear and promising to support the dream God placed in her heart. That moment wasn’t just encouragement; it was spiritual alignment.
This episode captures Lee at a pivotal crossroads—one where obedience and identity intersect. As she explains, this new season is about living a “life laid down,” fully surrendered to God. From trusting Him for provision to relinquishing old patterns of self-protection, Lee is walking out the message she preaches. And the fruit of that obedience is already visible.
A major highlight of the episode is Lee’s candid reflection on marriage. She opens up about the shift from independence in her single season to the beautiful surrender of partnership—a surrender rooted in biblical submission, mutual support, and spiritual alignment. She speaks honestly about learning to trust her husband’s leadership, especially in her music career, and the growth that comes from embracing differences. Instead of expecting perfection, she shares how God uses each spouse’s strengths and weaknesses to keep them dependent on Him.
Her upbringing further illuminates the strength behind her confidence. As a teenager who helped raise her siblings, joined the military at 17, worked multiple jobs, and bought her first car before adulthood, Lee developed a resilience that shows up in everything she does. That maturity and grit also shape her artistry.
When the conversation shifts to her music, listeners get an intimate look at her creative process. Tracks like “Day Coming” and “Smoke” weren’t simply written—they were birthed from spiritual encounters, prophetic conviction, and real-life testimony. She describes moments when God literally woke her up with lyrics, some of which were gentle rebukes wrapped in divine inspiration. It’s clear that her music isn’t manufactured; it’s ministry.
Her debut EP, My Turn, becomes the natural culmination of all these pieces—her journey, her obedience, her growth, and her boldness. Even the title feels prophetic. After years of cheering on the rise of women in Christian hip hop, Lee now steps confidently into her moment. Not out of entitlement, but out of readiness. Out of calling. Out of faith.
What makes Queen Lee’s artistry so refreshing is her authenticity. She’s Atlanta through and through—her cadence, her tone, her trap-infused delivery—but her message is unmistakably kingdom. She refuses to water down her sound or her convictions. Instead, she merges her environment with her spiritual identity, creating music that is raw, bold, and uncompromisingly Christ-centered.
By the end of the episode, Mia highlights something we’re all thinking: Queen Lee’s obedience glows. It’s evident in her voice, her story, her music, and her faith. To anyone wrestling with hesitation, fear, or delayed obedience, Lee leaves a powerful truth: Life does not truly begin until you obey God.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:30 – Queen Lee returns
02:00 – TikTok moments & discipleship reflections
03:20 – God tells her to quit her job
05:00 – Confirmation through her husband
06:40 – Life “laid down” in this season
08:00 – Submission, marriage, and trust
09:20 – Biggest lessons from marriage
11:50 – Strengthening her husband’s calling
13:00 – Admin skills, stewardship & budgeting
15:00 – Elevation moments & early music connections
16:20 – Childhood, siblings & growing up fast
18:50 – Joining the military at 17
20:40 – First car, first jobs & young adulthood
22:10 – Early music days & inspirations
24:00 – Christian rap beginnings
26:00 – Atlanta influence on her sound
27:30 – Creating her new EP My Turn
29:15 – “Day Coming” origin story
31:00 – Producing, demos & trusting her team
33:00 – Why My Turn is her time
34:40 – Discipleship themes in her music
36:00 – Boldness, confidence & calling
38:00 – Learning to trust her producer
41:00 – Growth in writing & craft
43:30 – God-given lyrics & conviction
45:00 – Tone, delivery & artistic identity
46:30 – Message to those hesitating in their calling
48:00 – Final encouragement & closing
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