Data updated on 2025-08-09 22:45:09 UTC
KA$$IU$ is a Māori artist from Christchurch, New Zealand, bringing a unique voice to the underground rap scene. Growing up surrounded by both cultural pride and a need to Horde useless knowledge, his pursuit of creativity was bound to take course. KA$$IU$ started rapping at 17 as an outlet for expression and identity. His music reflects the tension between inner conflict and out-right in your face arrogance, capturing the energy of late nights, heavy thoughts, and raw ambition.
Heavily inspired by artists like $NOT, Night Lovell, dkoolpharoah, and other “your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper” type legends of the underground, he paves his own atmospheric wave of underground hip-hop, KA$$IU$ crafts tracks that hit hard with deep bass, moody melodies, and cold, controlled delivery. His sound blends distorted emotion with stripped-back aggression, creating music that speaks to both the isolated and the resilient.
For KA$$IU$, rap isn’t just a genre—it’s a weapon, a release, and a way to leave something behind. Every track is a statement of self-worth, survival, and independence. He’s not here to chase the spotlight—he’s building his own, one verse at a time.
And to all of you listening, I love you all ❤️
Heavily inspired by artists like $NOT, Night Lovell, dkoolpharoah, and other “your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper” type legends of the underground, he paves his own atmospheric wave of underground hip-hop, KA$$IU$ crafts tracks that hit hard with deep bass, moody melodies, and cold, controlled delivery. His sound blends distorted emotion with stripped-back aggression, creating music that speaks to both the isolated and the resilient.
For KA$$IU$, rap isn’t just a genre—it’s a weapon, a release, and a way to leave something behind. Every track is a statement of self-worth, survival, and independence. He’s not here to chase the spotlight—he’s building his own, one verse at a time.
And to all of you listening, I love you all ❤️
Genres
: aesthetic rapTotal plays
25.2 million
Updated on 2025-08-09
Social media links
Monthly listeners
124,315
Followers
14,485
Most popular tracks
| Track | Plays | Duration | Release date | |
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14,302,746 | 1:47 | 2022-01-30 | |
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1,660,762 | 2:06 | 2021-10-31 | |
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1,448,908 | 1:07 | 2022-05-21 | |
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1,166,591 | 1:53 | 2022-07-15 | |
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971,815 | 1:40 | 2021-01-25 | |
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922,756 | 2:13 | 2022-01-29 | |
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840,679 | 1:47 | 2022-08-26 | |
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500,616 | 1:59 | 2023-12-07 | |
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366,416 | 2:15 | 2020-01-01 | |
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344,927 | 2:20 | 2022-08-19 |
