Kota the Friend

The New York City native Kota the Friend returns to his home city for this episode of Live from My Den. In front of an intimate audience of fans, the rapper brings vibrant energy to his relaxed take on East Coast hip-hop. Pre-show, Kota walks around his hometown neighborhood in Brooklyn, and he reflects on the influence that growing up in New York has on his creative process. Kota the Friend is one of hip-hop’s most exciting independent artists, committed to make his music career on his own terms.