Words of a Goat Princess Vol. II: The People’s Purge arrives October 21
Grammy-nominated, six-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter and bestselling author Jessie Reyez has announced a North American book tour in support of her upcoming poetry collection, Words of a Goat Princess Vol. II: The People’s Purge, out October 21. The tour begins October 15 in Washington, D.C., with stops in Chicago, New York City, Dallas, and more, plus additional dates to be revealed soon.
Following the breakout success of her 2024 USA Today bestselling debut Words of a Goat Princess, Reyez returns with a daring new collection that explores collaboration, vulnerability, and the power of community. Inspired by her beloved Instagram series, the book features spontaneous poems written in response to prompts from fans worldwide. Each chapter begins with actual screenshots of those fan submissions, grounding the work in connection and shared creativity.
From fleeting moments like a leaf on the ground to themes of heartbreak, addiction, abandonment, and renewal, Reyez transforms suggestions into unflinching poetry full of honesty and heart. Every poem is paired with striking illustrations from French Caribbean artist Eloïse Diot, adding visual depth to Reyez’s raw, lyrical storytelling. The result is an intimate, immersive collection that challenges readers to release guilt, embrace vulnerability, and find beauty in imperfection.
On tour, Reyez will share select readings, the stories behind her writing, and live Q&A sessions, giving fans a rare, personal glimpse into her creative process.
Known for her fearless lyricism and powerhouse vocals, Jessie Reyez has become one of the most compelling voices in pop and R&B. Since breaking out with her 2016 hit “Figures”, she has released acclaimed projects including Kiddo(2017), Being Human in Public (2018, Grammy-nominated), her debut album Before Love Came to Kill Us (2020, Top 5 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart, RIAA Gold), and Yessie (2022, Polaris Prize longlist). Her collaborations span Eminem, Calvin Harris, Lil Wayne, Miguel, Ari Lennox, and more, while she’s also penned hits for Dua Lipa, Sam Smith, Kehlani, and BLACKPINK’s LISA.
Reyez has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages — from Coachella and Lollapalooza to tours across Asia, Australia, and beyond. In 2024, she released her bestselling poetry debut and contributed to soundtracks for Rebel Moonand the Grammy-winning Bob Marley: One Love film. With over 3 billion streams globally, a new poetry collection, and her third album Paid in Memories fueling a 2025 world tour, Jessie Reyez continues to carve out a space all her own — unapologetic, fearless, and deeply human.
October 15th - Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre
October 16th - Dallas, TX @ Oak Cliff Assembly
October 17th - Austin, TX @ State Theater
October 20th - Phoenix, AZ @ Madison Performing Arts Center
October 21st - Chicago, IL @ Everybody’s Coffee
October 22nd - New York, NY @ 651 Arts
October 23rd - Philadelphia, PA @ Greene Street Community Center
October 24th - Boston, MA @ The Marran Theatre
