About this Event
Kings and Queens of Poetry
A beautiful evening of elegance, positive vibes, music, fashion, and powerful spoken word as 4 King Poets and 4 Queen Poets enter 4 uniquely themed Kingdoms, take their seats upon the royal thrones, and rise one by one to show the world why they have been crowned!
Four Kingdoms. Eight Poets. One Royal Night.
MEET THE KINGS & QUEENS
Eight dynamic spoken-word artists. Four distinct Kingdoms. One unforgettable night of poetry, music, fashion and culture.
AFRICAN ROYALTY
Prince of the Ghetto
Ms Drea the Poet
ROYAL ’70s SOUL
Akbar Asiyahsson
Juliana Scott
ANIMAL KINGDOM
Maestro DeSean
Hustle Diva
STREET ROYALTY
Kerm
Deja Vu
And the evening gets even bigger with the special debut featured performance of THE SCORPION AND THE QUEEN — Larry Love & Queen Quannie, blending powerful poetry, soulful singing, and dynamic storytelling into a performance experience all their own.
Come and experience an amazing venue transformed into our creative palace of soul for the night.
Kings and Queens of Poetry
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
Royalty. Poetry. Music. Fashion. Purpose.
A Night to Remember.
Event venue & nearby stays
View Music Lounge, 1431 W Knox Street, Torrance, United States
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