Fly Anakin / Nickelus F with Mutant Academy
Date: Sun, Aug 2, 2026
Time: Sun., 8pm; doors open 1 hour prior
Price: $20 adv / $25 day-of
Category: Music
Fly Anakin is a rapper and producer from Richmond, Virginia who approaches his craft in a way few contemporaries can. Described by Madlib as “one of the illest MCs,” the Mutant Academy cofounder was known for his razor-sharp lyrics, ear for soulful production, and collaborative synergy well ahead of his acclaimed solo debut, Frank (2022). After years of consistent releases with his collective, Anakin broke major ground in 2020 with his and Pink Siifu’s joint project FlySiifu’s, followed by their $mokebreak EP in 2021. A student of the East Coast’s golden age, Anakin transmutes it’s spirit into music that’s both classicist and pioneering, having worked with the likes of Freddie Gibbs, redveil, BbyMutha, and MAVI. With the releases of both a Mutant Academy project and his solo album (The) Forever Dream imminent, Anakin has cemented his place as a leader in rap’s underground Renaissance. From the “Freestyle Friday” Hall of Fame to the inner sanctum of Richmond’s rap scene, Nickelus F has remained one of hip-hop’s most formidable architects. A lyricist’s lyricist—famously cited by Drake as one of the most gifted flow-finders in the game—Petey has spent two decades crafting a dense, soulful, and gritty discography. In recent years, he has fully realized his potential as a top-tier producer, increasingly hand-crafting the cinematic, grime-layered backdrops that house his elite pen. In 2026, he returns with The Undisputed.
