Hudson Valley, New York–based artist K2 Cocky—formerly Cocky da Homo MC—emerged in 2012 as one of the first openly LGBTQ rappers in a hip-hop culture that was still largely hostile to queer voices. Instead of chasing record deals, he chose independence, releasing a high volume of self-produced projects spanning hip-hop, electronica, rock, and metal.
In 2017 alone, K2 Cocky dropped 17 projects, including Not of This World and the horrorcore-inspired The Awful Truth, earning critical attention for his fearless, genre-blurring approach. He later gained wider recognition through work connected to industry heavyweight Jeff Blue, and viral singles like Ugly Duckling, Some Other $#!+, and the raw a cappella track The Second P.
Now signed to indie label Screech Owl Entertainment, K2 Cocky continues to evolve. His latest single Try (Go ’Head) draws influence from nu-metal icons Limp Bizkit and Korn, delivering an aggressive, unapologetic sound that reflects both his roots and his refusal to conform.