AC Lightnin

AC Lightnin is a Spoken Word-Emcee who weaves faith, culture and Hip-Hop rhythm into his performances that challenge, uplift and captivate his audience. Raised in New York and shaped by the open mic scene in NYC, he delivers a commanding stage presence that resonates with audiences across the East Coast.

AC has performed at Busboys and Poets in the DMV, Brooklyn Museum, The Cutting Room, The Delancey, Harlem Week, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Pianos, SOB's and multiple Off-Broadway stages like Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater and The Triad Theater. As well as multiple poetry festivals including the NYC Poetry Festival (2023, 2025) and Paterson Poetry Festival (2024). His work reflects the lived experience of a Black Christian man navigating culture, love, and identity, and has been featured on MNN, Rapzilla, Trackstarz, and in several published anthologies.