Alexis Lanaras, known professionally as ΛΕΞ, is a pioneering Greek rapper from Thessaloniki. Beginning his musical journey in 1999 with the group Voreia Asteria, he later co-founded Anapoda Kapela in 2007. Embarking on a solo career in 2010, ΛΕΞ released his debut album "Tapeinoi kai Peinasmenoi" in 2014, followed by "2XXX" in 2018, "Metro" in 2022, and "G.T.K." in 2024. His socially conscious lyrics and raw storytelling have resonated widely, leading to record-breaking concerts, including a 2022 performance at Thessaloniki's Kaftanzoglio Stadium with approximately 30,000 attendees. ([en.protothema.gr](https://en.protothema.gr/2025/04/26/the-musical-phenomenon-lex-who-is-alexis-from-faliro-considered-the-g-o-a-t-of-greek-hip-hop/?utm_source=openai)) In June 2025, he is set to perform at Athens' Olympic Stadium, with tickets selling out in less than 24 hours. ([en.protothema.gr](https://en.protothema.gr/2025/04/25/the-concert-of-lex-sold-out-in-less-than-24-hours-he-broke-every-record-for-a-greek-artist/?utm_source=openai))