Drumless Hip Hop
Livingston Lemorie Matthews,[3] known professionally as Pink Siifu, and occasionally iiye,[4] is an American rapper and singer from Cincinnati, Ohio, and Birmingham, Alabama. Matthews acquired an appreciation for music from his family, while dividing his time between Birmingham and Cincinnati in his youth. His father, a saxophone player, introduced him to classic jazz, while his mother and older brother introduced him to R&B and hip-hop. Matthews played the trumpet and drums in marching bands throughout his youth. After high school, he became a theater major at Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton.[5] However, he chose to leave the university to focus on a rap career. He started performing in Cincinnati under the name 'Liv Martez' before moving to Los Angeles in 2013 after recording in studios there, including working on a project with Syd tha Kyd.[2][6] peace within.
Read moreLivingston Lemorie Matthews,[3] known professionally as Pink Siifu, and occasionally iiye,[4] is an American rapper and singer from Cincinnati, Ohio, and Birmingham, Alabama. Matthews acquired an appreciation for music from his family, while dividing his time between Birmingham and Cincinnati in his youth. His father, a saxophone player, introduced him to classic jazz, while his mother and older brother introduced him to R&B and hip-hop. Matthews played the trumpet and drums in marching bands throughout his youth. After high school, he became a theater major at Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton.[5] However, he chose to leave the university to focus on a rap career. He started performing in Cincinnati under the name 'Liv Martez' before moving to Los Angeles in 2013 after recording in studios there, including working on a project with Syd tha Kyd.[2][6] peace within.
| Date | Event name | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Pink Siifu in Výrov | Areál Cosmo, Plzen, PL, Czech Republic |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Talk Low Music Festival 2026 in Cincinnati | Woodward Theater, Cincinnati, OH, United States |
