Welcome to The Phat Lounge🎤
Where creativity gets the mic.
The Phat Lounge is a Raleigh-based 21+ live entertainment experience created for grown folks who like their entertainment live, raw, and unfiltered. From music and comedy to poetry and spoken word, The Phat Lounge gives artists and creatives a space to be seen, heard, and connected.
From singers and rappers to poets, spoken-word artists, comedians and other creatives—we're building a community where talent can step into the spotlight, connect with new audiences and simply DO YOU.
The Mic Is Yours... WITH PHATS!!
SHOW #1 RECAP-THE NIGHT THE MIC CAME ALIVE🎤
The Phat Lounge • Show #1
What started as an idea became a whole experience. 🩷
Our first Phat Lounge brought together singers, rappers, poets, spoken-word artists, comedians and creatives for a night built around one simple idea:
Give the artist the mic and let them DO THEM.
From the stage to the crowd, the energy was REAL—and this was only the beginning.
The Mic Is Yours... WITH PHATS!! 🎤
Tank & Co • Ashley Preston • Kween Kelia • JAA7 (“Jazz”)
• Jenielle Mari • Money Green • Ellyx
• Jah-Ree • Reddink
• Starlife Muskii + BGM Madmaxx
• Osc Kelly • Rap To God • Ryan B
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
CHYLEEEEE! WHAT A NIGHT! 🎤🩷
The Phat Lounge returned to The Haymaker in Downtown Raleigh for our THIRD showcase, and the talent, energy, and connections made it another unforgettable experience!
From music and spoken word to poetry, comedy, and unexpected surprises, our artists brought their creativity to the mic while the audience brought the love!
One of the most beautiful parts of the night was watching everyone come together, supporting one another and sharing in the moment.
We're still growing, still building, and creating a space where artists can be seen, heard, and celebrated.
THANK YOU to every artist, guest, and supporter who helped make Show #3 special!
🎤 THE MIC IS YOURS… WITH PHATS!
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Rap to God • The Men’Astir • AlexTravonne • Leo Legend
Kween Kelia • M.A.N.T • Smoovo2Dope • Laina Mack
PLUS our surprise walk-in artists who stepped up to the mic! 🎤🔥
Different voices. Different talents. ONE MIC!
The Mic Is Yours… WITH PHATS!! 🩷
THE PHAT LOUNGE — SHOW #2
September 25, 2026
7 PM – 10 PM
The Haymaker
555 Fayetteville St #115 • Raleigh, NC
We ran it back — and Raleigh showed up. 🩷
Show #2 brought another night of music, poetry, comedy, spoken word, and community to The Haymaker.
From returning artists to new voices and surprise walk-ins, the room was full of energy and support for local talent.
One mic. Many voices. And we’re just getting started. 🎤💗
The Mic Is Yours... WITH PHATS!! 🎤
Jah-Ree • Spittah G • Devante Brown • Kween Kelia
Group 7/27 • Crystal Mothafuckin Mo • PFK Tru • The Men’astir
Smoovo2Dope • Kage Jaxen • Tank & Co • Cocoa $avage
Osc Kelly • Reddink • Sean Donovan • LaTisha Warren
Colby • Darrell Stover
18 artists. One mic. One hell of a night. 🎤🩷
THE PHAT LOUNGE — SHOW #4
Friday, November 27, 2026
7 PM – 10 PM
The Haymaker | Downtown Raleigh
We're back for ROUND FOUR! 🎤🩷
The Phat Lounge returns for another night of LIVE entertainment featuring music, poetry, spoken word, comedy, and creative energy!
New voices. Returning favorites. One mic. REAL VIBES!
🎟️ $5 Early Bird Tickets (limited availability)
🎟️ $10 General Admission
The Mic Is Yours… WITH PHATS!! 🎤💋
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Come for the mic. Stay for the community. 🎤