“If there’s something you want bad enough, go and get it with no hesitation.”- Kay Nine

California hip-hop has been viewed as Gangsta Rap since the early 90’s and artists from this state are usually stigmatized by this stereotype. Kay Nine is an artist from The Golden State, who is very versatile and doesn’t confine his lyrics to those realms because he understands that there is so much more to life. His voice and outlook on life separates him from the rest of the pack.
The Santa Ana-based rapper began making music at a young age. He was always listening to music and that love that he had for it, helped him to develop into a well-seasoned artist. He’s overcome a lot of struggles including incarceration and a pessimistic view on life. Music not only helped him to cope with life but eventually became a viable platform for him to express himself.