Esteelo

Christian Ruiz (Better known by stage name Esteelo) is a G-Funk Artist from North Hollywood California and spent the majority of his life in the 818 Valley. With the release of his project "Blessings and Lessons" in 2021, he began a humble career, giving the world a lyrical depth that g-funk has never seen before. His EP Gelato releases August 24th 2022. Esteelo isn't the next Cypress Hilll, Nipsey, or Tupac: He's the first Esteelo.


Though Esteelo has no gang ties or affiliations, the rapper is no stranger to hardship of growing up in Southern California.
Upon having his first child in 2017, the rapper began Living as a father & “starving artist” in Seattle, Washington. After Hosting cyphers in Palmdale, CA & Everett, WA; Esteelo began performing in both Seattle and Southern California on a regular basis to provide additional income for his child. He has played world renowned venues up and down the West Coast in Seattle, and LA. Notable performances include The Neptune Theatre, Artist Ave LA, Illuminated Stages, Barboza, and he is set to headline his first West Coast show run this August.


Esteelo has acheived these incredible feats entirely on his own, with no management, label, or outside funding. He is poised for a massive project release, with many shows through the West Coast.