Noname recently made a rare return to the Tiny Desk concert series, showcasing songs from her third album, Sundial, along with debuting an unreleased single from her hip-hop trio Ghetto Sage, featuring Smino and Saba. The Chicago-born MC-activist, known for her socially conscious lyricism, has evolved since her 2016 debut album Telefone, with Room 25 further solidifying her unique musical style. Noname, also known as Fatimah Warner, is not just a rapper but a poet and record producer, with a strong focus on activism reflected in her work and community involvement.

At the concert, Noname's performance highlighted her revolutionary raps, offering a glimpse into her growth as an artist and activist. The significance of her return to the Tiny Desk stage lies in her ability to present her music in new iterations while staying true to her introspective and critical approach to the world around her. Noname's career trajectory, from collaborations with Chance the Rapper to leading the Noname Book Club that focuses on radical texts by authors of color, demonstrates her commitment to using her platform to address important social issues.