She Who Wont Be Named

Denver hip-hop artist Imani Allen, who performs as She Who Won't Be Named, has made a name for herself in the local scene since moving here in 2016, emceeing Beats Bodega, the weekly open mic at River, and performing in showcases at venues like Two Moons and Your Mom's House. The last year was a big one for She Who Won't Be Named: She released her EP, Flower Child From Memphis, on all streaming platforms in April, and her cyphers at Beats Bodega earned her a Best of Denver award for Best Flow. In September, she started her own open-mic night at River dubbed Inner Circle, and she'll focus on amplifying that weekly Tuesday series in 2025. But that's not all: A tour is in the works, and so is a new album, titled Courageous Youth, that will focus on "courage and shadow work," the artist tells us. "I can’t wait for everyone to see and enjoy what I've got coming. I’m just honored to be here."