Lexa Gates

Queens, New York City, US

hip-hop · trap · pop rap · alt r&b

Queens-born rapper, singer, and producer Lexa Gates (born Ivanna Alexandra Martinez, April 8, 2001) began making music at seventeen after dropping out of high school. Her sound fuses hip-hop, trap, soul, and jazz influences, drawing comparisons to Mac Miller, Amy Winehouse, and Tyler, the Creator. She released her debut Order of Events in 2020, followed by Universe Wrapped in Flesh (2022) and Elite Vessel (2024), before signing with Capitol Records for her 2026 album I Am. Known for immersive promotional stunts, she was named Billboard Hip Hop Rookie of the Month in March 2025.