Born Kennedy Michael Ward in Northridge, California, the SoCal native grew up playing trumpet in the school band and point guard on the basketball team. Inspired by childhood heroes J. Cole and Nipsey Hussle, he enrolled in Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California, graduating in 2013 and going on to work as a Recording Engineer. Three years later, he released his debut album “Better Late Than Never” spawning the singles “Every Other Week” and “The Progression.” Garnering attention for his lyricism and songwriting ability, the upstart rapper followed with “Up To No Good” in 2019, further showcasing his storytelling ability and earning him a spot on Spotify’s Release Radar. Capping off a turbulent 2020, the California Emcee took to Instagram for a special News Years Eve Concert and the surprise release of “Evolución” a full length Spanish LP. With 9 years and 2 languages under his belt, the west coast rapper/producer looks poised to build a lasting impression across multiple genres and solidify himself as one of the most sought after artists in urban music.