Rappers from Canada

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  • Cody Ko

    Occupation: Youtuber

    Cody Ko (full name Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk) is a Canadian YouTuber, podcaster, comedian, and rapper, known for his crudely comedic and profane content, often focusing on commentary and reaction videos.

    He first gained popularity on the short-form video platform Vine. On YouTube, he and fellow YouTuber Noel Miller became popular with their reaction series That's Cringe and the Tiny Meat Gang Podcast, and they also formed a comedy hip hop group called Tiny Meat Gang.

    Before his full-time internet career, Ko graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's degree in computer science and worked as a senior iOS developer. He is married to Kelsey Kreppel, and they have one child.

    YouTube: 5.5M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 2.5M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.6M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.4M Followers / Subscribers

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  • DAX

    Occupation: Rapper

    Dax (born Daniel Nwosu Jr.) is a Canadian-Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his fast-paced lyrical delivery, technical skill, and deeply personal storytelling. Originally a standout college basketball player, he transitioned into music after discovering a talent for poetry while working as a janitor to support his studies.

    Musical Style and Themes

    Dax is widely recognized for his "topic-driven" music. Unlike many mainstream artists, he often focuses on heavy, introspective subjects such as:

    Mental Health: Exploring depression, anxiety, and the internal "abyss."

    Spirituality: His viral hit "Dear God" features him questioning faith and the state of humanity.

    Substance Abuse: His Platinum-certified single "Dear Alcohol" addresses his personal battles with addiction.

    Genre-Blending: Recently, he has successfully crossed over into Country Rap, collaborating with artists like Darius Rucker and Elle King.

    Career Highlights

    Independent Success: He built a massive following (millions of subscribers) primarily through YouTube by releasing remixes and "one-take" music videos.

    Viral Breakthrough: He first gained mainstream attention with the song "Cash Me Outside" (2017) and later solidified his status with the debut studio album Pain Paints Paintings (2021).

    Accolades: He has earned multiple Billboard chart entries and was nominated for "Breakthrough Artist of the Year" at the JUNO Awards and the Canadian Country Music Awards.

    Dax often emphasizes his "outsider" status in the industry, priding himself on being a self-made artist who speaks for people who feel unheard.

    YouTube: 8.3M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 6.2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

  • Drake

    Occupation: Rapper

    Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor known for his versatile musical style that blends hip-hop, R&B, and pop. He first gained fame as an actor on the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation before transitioning to music, where he became one of the best-selling artists of his generation. His work often explores themes of fame, relationships, and personal struggles. Drake has released multiple chart-topping albums and singles, earning numerous awards, including Grammys, and is recognized for his influence on contemporary music and culture.

    Instagram: 142M Followers / Subscribers X: 37.7M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 31.6M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 0 Followers / Subscribers