Mick Jenkins

Alabama-born, Chicago-raised, Mick Jenkins is one of the most respected lyricists in modern American hip-hop. Broke through in 2014 with The Water[s], establishing a career built on dense, thoughtful writing — 2016's The Healing Component, 2018's Pieces of a Man, 2020's The Circus, and 2023's The Patience solidified his place alongside the leading contemporary rap voices. Live, he's known for a commanding presence that rewards fans who came for the lyrics. Main special guest.