MAVI

While MAVI is widely praised for his potent rhymes and evocative instrumentals, the Charlotte-born wordsmith is also a multi-faceted renaissance man whose expertise extends far beyond the mic. An artist as thought-provoking as he is creative, MAVI pursued a degree in neuroscience from Howard University and is an avid political theorist and community-oriented activist who holds steadfast beliefs about the ever-changing social landscape around him. In 2019, he released his critically acclaimed debut album Let The Sun Talk, a quilt of generational tales, tightly woven flows, and awe-inspiring rhymes. Following the success of Let The Sun Talk, he returned with the stellar 5-song EP, End of The Earth, which featured fan-favorites like “TIME TRAVEL” and “THOUSAND MILES” alongside a Lonewolf-directed visual, before hitting the road on tour in the tail end of 2021, accompanying Jack Harlow on his headlining Cremé De La Cremé Tour alongside Detroit bar-spitter Babyface Ray. 2022 saw him release his critically acclaimed sophomore album Laughing so Hard, it Hurts, which was lauded by the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, and The New York Times, who hailed it as one of the Best Albums of 2022. Only adding to his unique stature, MAVI had been a fully independent and financially self-sufficient artist through three album releases, bringing a certain level of incomparable urgency to his work. After years of reflecting, contemplating, and of course, rapping, MAVI made his long-awaited return with his highly anticipated third album shadowbox in 2024. As a follow up in 2025, MAVI joined Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist on The Alfredo Tour across the United States and subsequently released his follow-up mixtape, The Pilot, with features from Earl Sweatshirt, Kenny Mason, Smino and MIKE.