Leaf Ward (born Khalif Ward on April 1, 1998) is an independent American rapper from West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is highly recognized in the underground hip-hop scene for his raw, introspective storytelling and realistic street lyricism. Breaking out in the late 2010s, he garnered local acclaim and validation from prominent figures in the Philadelphia hip-hop landscape, including a co-sign from Meek Mill and working closely with the late PnB Rock’s New Lane Entertainment imprint.