Noname

Noname is a Chicago-based rapper and poet acclaimed for her socially conscious lyrics and jazz-inflected production. Born Fatimah Nyeema Warner in 1991, Noname first gained attention with her introspective 2016 mixtape Telefone. Her intricate wordplay and mellow style was a breath of fresh air. Noname expanded on this sound with her 2018 mixtape Room 25, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.

As a vocal activist, Noname uses her platform to speak out on issues like police brutality and mass incarceration. She also advocates fiercely for women’s rights as one of the few female rappers unafraid to be herself. Now 30, Noname continues to make music on her own terms, delivering personal poems over lush beats. With her singular talent and uncompromising vision, Noname remains a powerful, groundbreaking voice in hip hop.