Lyrics Born

Moe's Alley presents the return of hip-hop legend Lyrics Born!

Friday, October 23, 2026
Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM
$25 in advance / $30 day of show
21+

No Refunds | All sales are final

Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event. Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event.

Lyrics Born

Lyrics Born relocated to the United States from his birthplace of Tokyo, Japan right around the time Hip Hop was exploding on the East Coast. From the moment he heard Sugar Hill Gang's 1980 classic Rapper's Delight, the Bay Area Hip Hop luminary knew he'd found his calling. Twenty-five years later, LB has obliterated the stereotypes of what an MC is supposed to look like and captured the hearts of countless fans who gravitate to his distinctive voice. He's now the only Asian-American MC to release 10 studio albums and the first to play major music festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza.

From his Quannum Recordings debut with Latyrx, 1997's The Album, to 2003's seminal solo album Later That Day, he's consistently pushed the boundaries of his craft. His newest project, Quite A Life, is like the exclamation point on his milestone year.

"Ten albums is a lot for any artist, let alone an indie artist who colored outside the lines, so to speak," LB says. "I'm just appreciative there was always somehow a path for me, no matter how impossible it seemed either on paper or in practice."

As the first Asian-American to release a greatest hits compilation, he's pumped out multiple smash singles across four official studio albums. From Stop Complaining to Callin Out and I Like It, I Love It and I Changed My Mind, his material has always retained a musically eclectic feel.

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.