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Kae Tempest
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1985
Kae Tempest, formerly Kate Tempest, is an English spoken word performer, poet, recording artist, novelist, and playwright. As of 2026 he has released seven studio albums and many singles, as well as many collections of poetry, several plays, two novels, and one work of non-fiction. He has performed around the world, on tours and at festivals. Tempest came out as non-binary in 2020, then as a trans man in 2025.
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About Kae Tempest
Birth
1985
Kae Tempest, formerly Kate Tempest, is an English spoken word performer, poet, recording artist, novelist, and playwright. As of 2026 he has released seven studio albums and many singles, as well as many collections of poetry, several plays, two novels, and one work of non-fiction. He has performed around the world, on tours and at festivals. Tempest came out as non-binary in 2020, then as a trans man in 2025.
Kae Tempest was born in Brockley and has built a multifaceted career as a poet, novelist, and rapper.
Their work stands out for the use of spoken word, a genre that fuses poetry with the power of oral performance.
With a body of work spanning 18 titles, Tempest explores themes such as human relationships and urban life in London.
Their literary style is characterized by a raw and authentic narrative that connects deeply with contemporary reality.
Beyond writing, their role as a composer and singer allows them to take lyrics into new sonic territories.
