Karriem Riggins is a Grammy Award–winning drummer, producer, and composer celebrated for his seamless fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and soul. A Detroit native, he has collaborated with icons such as J Dilla, Common, Erykah Badu, and Kanye West, while also anchoring performances with jazz greats like Ray Brown and Oscar Peterson. As both a solo artist and collaborator, Riggins bridges genres with rhythmic precision and creative depth, embodying the spirit of musical innovation and cultural connectivity at the heart of contemporary music.