Featured Poet March 1st, 2026
Illin P
At home in intimate rooms where words matter, Illin P delivers grown-man hip hop with the restraint, depth, and honesty the Lizard Lounge is known for. Rooted in classic foundations and lived experience, his lyricism favors substance over noise—measured, reflective, and built for listeners who come to hear the art, not skim it.…(More below)
7 p.m. Doors; $10 Admission.
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Illin P
Illin P is a Cambridge-born, Boston-based emcee known for thoughtful, grown-man lyricism rooted in honesty, craft, and lived experience. A true emcee’s emcee, his work speaks to story listeners, technical minds, and seekers of meaning—valuing expression over noise and authenticity over trend. Blending classic hip-hop foundations with urban American and West Indian influence, Illin P delivers reflective, emotionally grounded music that feels at home in intimate, art-driven spaces. His debut album GROWN MAN BE IYE stands as a mirror of growth, self-inquiry, and unapologetic truth.
Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-0759