About
Lee Ali
Lee Ali (born Aaron Starks) is a Midwest-raised, Southern-rooted recording artist and live performer whose music blends country storytelling, soulful emotion, and hip-hop drive into a high-energy, crowd-connected experience. Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lee Ali's sound reflects both grit and growth — music shaped by real life, resilience, and purpose.
Lee Ali's journey began deep in the Kentucky underground, touring alongside Bukshot, a regional underground legend, and helping define a lane often described as mob-style music: independent, anthemic records built for momentum, live rooms, and lived experience. That era produced fan-favorite tracks such as "I Did It for the Mob" and "History," establishing Lee Ali as a road-tested performer long before broader recognition.
Over the years, Lee Ali has shared stages with nationally recognized artists including Tech N9ne, Twista, Jelly Roll, Master P, E-40, Nappy Roots, and Murphy Lee — experiences that sharpened his versatility and confirmed what audiences immediately feel: Lee Ali can move seamlessly between high-energy anthems and message-driven records while maintaining a strong connection to the crowd. Along the way, he has also collaborated closely with independent artists and producers such as Lex Paige and Axl Rich, helping cultivate creative spaces rooted in authenticity and growth.
His catalog reflects range and evolution, spanning country-forward records, hip-hop foundations, and even EDM-inspired projects — always grounded in intention rather than trend. In 2023, his song "Change the World" gained viral traction online, introducing Lee Ali's music to new listeners internationally and reinforcing his ability to connect across borders. His work has also appeared in notable media placements, including the track "The One," further expanding his artistic footprint.
International Artist & Performer
Invited to Finland by longtime collaborator and mentor Max C (Charles Salter), Lee Ali brings a performance that is Southern in spirit, global in reach — real stories, real energy, and music designed to connect across cultures. In July 2026, he performs at the CountryVilla Festival in Finland 🇫🇮 before returning stateside to open for Bukshot, Redman & Method Man at the Blazing Summer Festival in Cadiz, Ohio.
Beyond performing, Lee Ali is the founder of Fifty Deuce Records, an independent label focused on artist development, ownership, and creative freedom. Through mentorship and collaboration, he helps emerging artists grow without losing their identity or independence.
Lee Ali's music is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Fifty Deuce Records is an independent hip-hop record label and merch brand founded by recording artist Lee Ali (Aaron Starks). Based in Louisville, Kentucky – the 502 – Fifty Deuce represents the raw, unfiltered spirit of independent music.
We don't follow trends. We set them. From the studio to the stage, Fifty Deuce Records is built on loyalty, driven by passion, and powered by a community that believes in real music and real culture.
Our roster features artists who refuse to be boxed in – blending hip-hop, soul, country, and everything in between. We champion artist ownership, creative freedom, and the kind of authenticity that can't be manufactured.
"Built on loyalty. Driven by passion."
– Lee Ali, Founder
What We Stand For
Artist Ownership
Our artists own their masters and their future. Period.
Creative Freedom
No genre boxes. No creative limits. Just pure expression.
Independent Power
We prove you don't need a major label to make major moves.
Community First
Every fan, every supporter – you're part of the Fifty Deuce family.