Hebru Brantley (b. 1981, Chicago) is a leading figure in contemporary art, blending the vibrancy of graffiti, pop culture, and Afro‑Futurism into a unique visual language. Raised on the South Side of Chicago and deeply influenced by the Afro‑Cobra mural movement, he earned a B.A. in Film from Clark Atlanta University and initially worked in design, media illustration, and graffiti before fully embracing fine art. Brantley’s iconic characters—most notably Flyboy and Lil Mama—explore themes of identity, power, nostalgia, and hope, drawing stylistic inspiration from anime, comic books, and artists like Basquiat, Haring, and Colescott. His work has achieved international recognition, exhibited in major fairs (Art Basel Miami/Zurich, Frieze London) and shown in galleries from Tokyo to London and Miami. His collectors include prominent figures such as LeBron James, Jay‑Z & Beyoncé, George Lucas, and Rahm Emanuel. He has collaborated with major brands like Nike, Adidas, Lego, and Hublot. Currently based in Los Angeles, he continues expanding his storytelling through his characters, immersive installations, and content creation under his media company Angry Hero.