Kool G Rap

Kool G Rap — hip-hop & rap artist from US.

Kool G Rap rose to fame as part of the influential duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo in the late '80s and early '90s before pursuing a solo career. Their debut album,…

Influence: 58.51% Fanbase: 36.91% Trending: 69.31% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Akai • 80.75% • Very Strong

As of 2025-10-19

132,818

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-10-19

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-28 08:50:17 UTC

Genres

hip-hop & raphip hoprapqueens hip hopgangster rapeast coast hip hophip-hop/raphardcore hip hopalternative hip hopboom bapold school hip hopcontemporary hip hop

Biography

Kool G Rap rose to fame as part of the influential duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo in the late '80s and early '90s before pursuing a solo career. Their debut album, "Road to the Riches" (1989), was highly influential, followed by two more acclaimed albums. Kool G Rap then released solo projects, including "4, 5, 6" (1995) and "Roots of Evil" (1998), before facing setbacks with label changes and delays. Despite challenges, he continued to release music independently, collaborating with artists like Necro and maintaining a presence in the hip-hop scene through guest features.

In 2017, Kool G Rap made a strong comeback with "Return of the Don," produced by DJ Moss, showcasing his lyrical prowess alongside guest appearances by notable artists. Throughout his career, Kool G Rap's impact on the genre has been significant, marked by his intricate storytelling and technical skill as a rapper. His enduring presence in hip-hop demonstrates a resilience and dedication to his craft, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the rap world.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-10-19

Kool G Rap indexes high with fans in the 35-44 range in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA. The skew is heavily male (84%), which clarifies product positioning and tone. Momentum is most visible on Instagram with 693 avg likes per post; Instagram rounds out day-to-day engagement. The brand graph leans toward Akai, Sergio Tacchini, Spinrilla, making streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products a natural test bed. Choose Kool G Rap when the KPI is cultural lift plus measurable fan actions.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Kool G Rap score 0.52% — Low bucket.

Brand: AkaiBrand: Sergio TacchiniBrand: Spinrilla

Followers:132,818

Engagements:693

Rate:0.5%

Posts:611

Avg Likes:693

Avg Comments:23

Avg Views:0

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 132,818 · Engagements 693 · Rate 0.5% Posts 611 · Views 0 · Avg Likes 693 · Avg Comments 23 · Avg Views 0	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	35-44: 41% 25-34: 34% 45-64: 14% 18-24: 10%	Largest: 35-44 (41%); next: 25-34 (34%)
Gender Split	Female: 16% Male: 84% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (84%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (67%) UNITED KINGDOM (3%) CANADA (3%) ITALY (3%) BRAZIL (2%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (67%), UNITED KINGDOM (3%), CANADA (3%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 693 avg likes/post	best engagement: Instagram 693 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Akai

Score: 80.75

Sergio Tacchini

Score: 62.46

Spinrilla

Score: 35.04

Mixcloud

Score: 33.91

Pro Tools

Score: 23.71

Amazon Music

Score: 22.46

Beats Electronics

Score: 18.23

MOOG

Score: 16.57

Ableton

Score: 15.46

WNBA

Score: 13.84

CNN

Score: 13.61

Diadora

Score: 13.45

Brand	Category	Score
Akai		80.75
Sergio Tacchini		62.46
Spinrilla		35.04
Mixcloud		33.91
Pro Tools		23.71
Amazon Music		22.46
Beats Electronics		18.23
MOOG		16.57
Ableton		15.46
WNBA		13.84
CNN		13.61
Diadora		13.45
Pioneer		13.01
New Era		12.68
iHeartRadio Music Awards		12.40
SoundCloud		10.95
Marc O'Polo		10.45
Sneakerhead		9.98
Everlast		9.56
Hennessy		9.24
ESPN		9.23
Los Angeles Lakers		8.45
MTV		7.88
FOX		7.68
NBA		7.59
Champion		7.30
NFL		7.28
Sneaker News		7.13
Timberland		7.02
Capcom		6.98
Sole Collector		6.85
Spotify Music		6.73
Clarks		5.97
Warner Bros		5.84
Polo Ralph Lauren		5.63
Kickstagram		5.61
Maybach		5.60
Universal		5.50
Nice Kicks		5.36
Sega		5.21
Rockstar Games		4.89
Mortal Kombat		4.83
Verizon		4.43
Carhartt		4.35
NHL		4.34
Comedy Central		4.21
Supreme		4.15
Kodak		4.10
WWE		3.83
Columbia Pictures		3.69