LAYZ Announces ‘OUTNUMBERED EP’ and Tour for 2027

LAYZ is set to play 11 shows throughout North America, and she’s teased that she also has an EP on the way. LAYZ, like many musicians, feels like she’s fighting an uphill battle. But rather than quit, she’s channeled these feelings into the OUTNUMBERED EP and accompanying tour, both of which she’s just announced. “OUTNUMBERED is more than just a name,” wrote LAYZ (real name Leyla Ali) in the caption of an Instagram carousel. “It’s a feeling I think a lot of us know all too well. Being the underdog, having something to prove, feeling like the odds are stacked against you, and finding a way to keep pushing forward anyway. The tour consists of 11 dates, with the final one blurred out on the current lineup graphic. The other ten run from January 29 – April 10, taking Ali to cities like Denver, Houston, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Montreal. The final slide of the carousel shows a file folder named “OUTNUMBERED EP.” At the time of writing, Ali has not shared a tracklist, release date, or any other details for the upcoming effort. Prior to the announcement, Ali posted a cryptic video intended to create anticipation into what she’s calling “this next chapter.” Produced by la...