KPW is an independent American hip hop artist and producer. Originating from Northern Virginia, he relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota as a teenager and began writing and recording songs at the age of 16. He uses a consistently content-driven approach, as he outputs a classic sound with a focus on lyrics, as well as different themes such as freedom, unlearning limiting beliefs, motivational speech, and other positive topics. Although his music is generally categorized by many as conscious rap, he emphasizes that he prefers not to be placed in such a box, as to not alienate a potential wide range of listeners. Overall, one of his main goals is to produce mostly motivational music. KPW has worked with other producers from several countries, including but not limited to the U.K., Japan, The Netherlands, India, France, Bulgaria, Switzerland, and Tanzania. He has also headlined four shows at the legendary First Avenue concert venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Past Shows


May
2
nd
2023
7th St Entry
May
2
nd
2023
7th St Entry

Mike Dreams Tribute

featuring Ashley DuBoseCAMERON MANNCHOZENCHRISTINA SOPHIADEE BOMBJUST WULFKPWKYLE SKYELEWIEE BLAZELIZEA HARPERMASSICKURTHADONSHARDAETEFLON DONTR3VONVeRb • + special guests
Jan
20
th
2020
7th St Entry
Jan
20
th
2020
7th St Entry

EZI BEATS

with Orko Eloheim, KPW, Juice Lord and more!
Aug
21
st
2019
7th St Entry
Aug
21
st
2019
7th St Entry

KPW

with Vinny Crook$, NIKKI MCKNIGHT, iiickyb0iii and more!
Mar
26
th
2019
7th St Entry
Mar
26
th
2019
7th St Entry

Vinny Crook$

with Destiny Roberts, KPW, RZ Shahid and more!
Dec
18
th
2018
7th St Entry
Dec
18
th
2018
7th St Entry

KPW

with Vinny Crook$, Shanell McCoy, Juice Lord and more!
Aug
14
th
2018
7th St Entry
Aug
14
th
2018
7th St Entry

Dru Devon

with Devon Reason, ULTRARARE, Shanell McCoy and more!
Jan
14
th
2018
7th St Entry
Jan
14
th
2018
7th St Entry

KPW

with KV, MEGATRON, ISHY JUAN and more!
Aug
6
th
2017
7th St Entry
Aug
6
th
2017
7th St Entry

KPW

with MITCH HAZE, Dru Devon, E.M.G and more!

More Shows

Dec
27
th
7th St Entry

Jaki Blue

with KAYCYY and Sophia Eris
May
3
rd
The Fitzgerald Theater

Ichiko Aoba

Apr
13
th
7th St Entry

Wheatus

Jan
10
th
Fine Line

INTERNET KIDS ⏤ Hyperpop Dance Party

with femtanyl and bejalvin