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Guitar World
Guitar World
Entertainment
Janelle Borg

“I came out to Los Angeles with $20. I was homeless. I lived off of two tacos and water a day”: Malina Moye reflects on the hardship that shaped her historic career

Malina Moye performs onstage during a concert at The 1865 on January 07, 2026 in Southampton, England.

Malina Moye has recently made history as the first woman of color to partner up with Kramer on a signature guitar. This is far from her only accolade – having released four studio albums, dominated global stages spanning NBA and NFL events, major festivals, and international tours, and even collaborating with Bootsy Collins.

However, as Moye explains, her hard-earned journey to the upper echelons of the guitar world wasn't without immense sacrifice.

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