Kocky KA Biography, Age, Weight, Career & Net Worth (2025)

Kocky KA is an American rapper and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. He is one of the fastest rising artists in America at the moment.

After more than a decade of grind, Kocky KA’s career is finally taking off. He’s finally beginning to enjoy the financial rewards of his hustle.

This article explores Kocky KA’s biography, age, career journey, net worth, and all that shaped his rise as one of the most exciting artists to watch out for in the hip-hop/trap scene.

Profile Summary

Early Life and Struggles

Kocky KA, whose real name is Kasine Mcclellan, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He began his rap journey at a very young age.

At just 8 years old, he was already singing in the church choir alongside kids in his community.

Growing up wasn’t easy. He lost his father at 21 years old, a moment he describes as one of his wildest experiences he has ever witnessed.

He was raised by his mother and grandmother, and he often describes their love and support as the motivation that kept him going.

He is the youngest boy in his family, and according to him,  his mother and grandma raised him to be a go-getter.

After the passing of his father, Kocky Ka channeled his pain into music. The tragedy gave his songs an even deeper emotion, and a fanbase that connects to his lyrics.

Kocky Ka’s Music Career

Kocky KA has been recording music for over a decade. His journey started with freestyling in Brooklyn studios until he had his breakthrough in 2025.

His early years were filled with countless sacrifices, but Kocky KA never gave up. He released his first song “EITHER WAY” on January 1, 2022 which later appeared on his debut album: TABO(This A Big One). 

His hard work eventually started to pay off when people began to notice his rap style in 2025. Meek Mill was one of the public figures that pushed his music to a larger fanbase and helped him stay relevant till now.

Breakthrough and Popular Songs

Kocky KA is best known for his heartfelt lyrics which he delivers through trap beats.

Below we’ll list some of his popular songs. His biggest songs include:

• “Dark Nights (Remix)” (with Meek Mill & Fridayy)
• “Independent” (with Hunxho)
• “All I Ever Wanted”
• “Time To Heal”
• “Down For Too Long”
• “On My Way”
• “Off My Chest”
• “Been Here Before” (with OMB Peezy)
• “Afford It”
• “Fall Down”
• “Motivated”
• “Odee”

Album Release

Kocky Ka has released 2 albums so far. His debut album, TABO (This A Big One) was released on the 29th of April, 2022. It was a 29 mins album with featured 9 songs.

Kocky Ka’s second album Street Therapy released on October 17, 2025. It’s a 31 minute album with 12 songs. On his second album, kocky Ka featured popular artists Meek Mill and Hunxcho.

You can listen to these songs on Spotify or add them to your playlist so you never go too long without giving him a listen.

Record Label

So far, Kocky Ka has released music under 2 record labels— Tabo Ent., Define the Era and QCLG.

His first album was released while he was under Tabo Ent. and on his second album, Define The Era was credited in collaboration with Quality Control Music LLC.

Awards and Recognition

French Montana has openly supported Kocky Ka’s music, while Meek Mill, one of his biggest inspirations, has also backed his journey.

According to Kocky, Meek personally encouraged him during the early stages of his rise. They attended meetings and discussed potential collaborations.

In 2025, Meek finally had the time to record a song with Kocky and the song has garnered over 4.6 million views on Spotify.

Today, KA boasts over 430,000 monthly listeners and more than 4.6 million views on his songs featuring Meek Mill. On YouTube, he has over 100,000 subscribers.

Net Worth (2025)

As of 2025, Kocky KA’s net worth is estimated to be over $1,000,000. His income mainly comes from music streaming, live performances, and collaborations.

This figure isn’t fixed because it depends on factors like music streams, show bookings, endorsements, and personal investments, which can fluctuate over time.

How Kocky KA Makes His Money

Music Streams

Streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube form the backbone of Kocky’s net worth. Songs like “Dark Knights” and “B.I.G STEPPER” continue to gain more streams which equate to more money for Kocky.

Live Performances

Performing in shows is another way Kocky KA makes his money. As a fast rising artist, fans love to see him perform live in concerts and private shows. Kocky Ka earns between $5000 – $20000 for a performance, especially in cities like New York, and Atlanta.

Collaborations and Features

Kocky KA has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the top dawgs like Meek Mill. Collaboration projects give artists visibility especially if they are the underdog. They earn songwriting credits, feature fee and paid show appearances.

Personal Life

Kocky Ka keeps his private life out of the media. His focus is mainly on music and he often shares how deep his love for music is.

In a recent podcast, he shared that he’s deeply inspired by Biggie, Drake, Meek Mill, Tory Lanez, and 50 Cent, artists he named as his big 5 in the hip hop game.

Kocky’s childhood was quite okay, he grew up surrounded by tough love when his father was alive but with his father’s passing and only his mom and grandma left to take care of him, they made sure to give him the best life.

In a recent interview, he described the trauma of watching his dad take his last breath as the most painful memory of his life.

Outside music, Kocky enjoys collaborating with artists and exploring new cities. He’s expressed interest in moving beyond Brooklyn to discover new sounds and shoot visuals.

Kocky Ka has not publicly revealed if he has a girlfriend or children as of 2025.

Controversies and Challenges

Like many artists on the rise, Kocky KA has faced his share of challenges.

• Body Shaming:
   He has been open about receiving negative comments about his body because he is obese. Kocky, however, brushes it off, saying, “I might be fat, but I’m not lazy.” His confidence have made fans love him even more.
• Comparisons to Meek Mill:
   Fans often compare his sound to Meek Mill’s. But Kocky is quick to clarify, he’s not in competition with Meek; he looks up to him. Their relationship remains one of mutual support.

What’s Next for Kocky KA?

Kocky KA’s next chapter looks even brighter. He has multiple songs ready to drop and is reportedly in collaboration talks with major record labels. His goal for 2025 is to release new music every three months, each accompanied by visuals.

He’s also hinted at future collaborations with bigger artists and has openly stated his dream of working with Drake one day.