Draft:Cocona (rapper)
Japanese rapper and singer (born 2005)
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Kokona Akiyama (秋山 心響, Akiyama Kokona; born December 6, 2005), professionally known as Cocona (秋山 心響), is a Japanese rapper and singer. They[a] are a member of the Japanese group XG under Xgalx.
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December 6, 2005
- Rapper
- singer
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Career
Cocona debuted as a rapper with XG in March 2022. The group, consisting of seven Japanese members, is known for its hip-hop and R&B-influenced sound and promotes primarily in South Korea with English lyrics.[2][3]
Solo activities
Cocona has received individual recognition for their rapping skills. In November 2022, they participated in XG's viral rap cypher "[XG TAPE #2] GALZ XYPHER" alongside Maya, Harvey, and Jurin. Their verse, performed over the instrumental of JID's "Surround Sound", was praised for its powerful flow, confidence, and trilingual delivery in Japanese, Korean, and English. The cypher drew attention from rappers such as Jackson Wang and Milli.[4]
During XG's first world tour The First Howl (2024–2025), Cocona performed solo rap and dance segments in multiple concerts, showcasing their versatility.
In 2023, Cocona co-wrote the song "Show You Can" with XG member Maya for Street Woman Fighter 2.[5][unreliable source?]
In 2026, Cocona was appointed as a brand ambassador for Gucci.[6]
Influences
Cocona has cited Lauryn Hill, Tyler, the Creator, and Keyshia Cole as musical influences, particularly admiring Cole's song "Love".[7]
Personal life
In 2024, during the filming of XG's music video for "Woke Up", Cocona shaved their head into a buzz cut.[8]
On December 6, 2025, their 20th birthday, Cocona publicly came out as transmasculine and non-binary via an Instagram post shared on XG's official account. They revealed they underwent top surgery (chest reconstruction) and expressed gratitude for the support from their family, XG members, and executive producer Simon Jakops. The announcement received international media coverage and support from various celebrities.[9][1] Cocona uses they/them and he/him pronouns.[1]