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LEX the Lexicon Artist combines Internet culture, fandom, punk ethos, and shock humor (not the mean kind) to create an over-the-top explosion of nerdy, dirty, funny raps. LEX’s live performances encourage complete catharsis and facilitate the expression of your most socially unacceptable traits. But also, it’s not that serious. LEX just wants you to laugh and have a blast at the show.

LEX has toured in 34 U.S. States and in Canada. They have been an official musical guest at various anime and gaming conventions, including Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) in National Harbor, MD; FanimeCon in San Jose, CA; SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX; Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA; and ColossalCon East in Pennsylvania. LEX has also performed at major colleges and universities, including UC Davis, San Francisco State University, and Stanford University.

LEX has released two full length albums, “Alter Ego” (2020) and “Raging Ego” (2018), as well as a variety of singles and EPs. Their work has been featured on the actual play RPG podcast "Campaign: Skyjacks" (One Shot Podcast Network), and the Firefox documentary series "Firefox Presents".

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AE: Oddnugget - Alter Ego Preview (Part 3)

LEX the Lexicon Artist’s New Album “Alter Ego” Has Dropped!

AE: Nerds Of Color

A chat with Lex The Lexicon Artist about her new album Alter Ego, branching into influential anime, the state of being a Chinese-American artist during the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, and also deez nuts. A version of this interview originally appeared at Melancholyball.

AE: Oddnugget - Alter Ego Preview (Part 2)

LEX the Lexicon Artist Reveals More About Upcoming Album “Alter Ego”

AE: Oddnugget - Alter Ego Preview

LEX the Lexicon Artist Shows Off Her Bad Side in New Rap Album “Alter Ego”

Free Times SC - Nerdcore for the Masses?

“LEX the Lexicon Artist Makes Rap-Rock Music That’s Both Cerebral and Self-Empowering” - Kyle Petersen, Free Times SC

Living Life Fearless - Nerdcore Feature

“In the case of LEX the Lexicon Artist, her music’s open honesty plays a pivotal role as well. She plays with the inner struggles of artists in her songs, subtly and not-so-subtly revealing key aspects of herself. There’s no holding back. Social awkwardness takes center stage as well, alongside a slew of relatable nerd afflictions.” - Jeff Mitchell, Living Life Fearless

Music Felon - Top 20 Must-See SXSW 2019 Artists

“Lex The Lexicon Artist (Oakland, CA) – nerdy wordsmith with a super clean cunning flow and dirty bars!” - James, Music Felon

Toonami Faithful - "Special - A Mob Psycho 100 EP" Album Review

““Special” is a treat for both nerdcore rap fans and fans of Mob Psycho alike. Not only is it an excellent nerdcore project, but it’s a great EP in its own right.” - Alien Renegade, Toonami Faithful

The Unheard Nerd - 'Peep Game'

“Intense, confident, and a little bit weird…sends the clear message that Lex is a force to be reckoned with.” - Will Harrison, The Unheard Nerd

JOYNG: Hip Hop x Asian America

“As a performer, Lex commands the room and the stage with her band, smart rap, and an incomparable level of confidence.” - Joy Ng, Hip Hop x Asian America

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