Chicago artist Pinqy Ring met backstage with Vocalo’s morning host Bekoe at Lollapalooza to discuss the origin of her name, community work and teaching. The two also discuss being her authentic self, as well as her involvement with Chicago TedX and being named Chicago’s best hip-hop artist of 2023 by the Chicago Reader. This interview was conducted by Bekoe. It was edited by Bekoe and produced by Morgan Ciocca. To keep up with Pinqy Ring, follow her on Instagram @Pinqy.Ring.