Draft:Kng Ego

Rapheal Joyner, known professionally as Kng Ego, is an American rapper & country artist.

Kng Ego gained momentum in the music industry primarily through social media. He released songs on video-sharing platforms, such as TikTok and YouTube, accumulating hundreds of thousands of views. In 2023, he signed to the record label "Columbia Records."

Kng Ego has collaborated with various up-and-coming musicians & social media sensations. In January 2024, he collaborated with TikTok celebrity, Kaitlynn Dempsey, professionally known as "Demps" or "Demps 93" for a comedic Uber driving skit with his brother & best friend. At the end of the skit, one of his songs plays on the radio.

In February 2020, Kng Ego collaborated with Chase Matthew McQuitty, professionally known as Chase Matthew, on a song titled "Had To." The song was exclusively released on YouTube. The duo were longtime friends, and Matthew emerged as a rising star in the country music industry in 2021.

In 2020, Kng Ego released an album, called "Enough Said." The album contained seven songs, featuring collaborations with KlampG, Jon Frito, and Joybvnd. The album's top song was called "Jungle," which exclusively featured Kng Ego. A music video for "Jungle" was later released on YouTube. Also in 2020, he released a single titled "Can You Luv a Thug," featuring Joybvnd.

In 2021, he released a single titled "Night Owl," featuring Peezy ReBouton. Also in 2021, he was featured on a single titled "No Mercy" by Jon Frito.

In 2022, Kng Ego released an EP (extended play) called "Heartless", featuring six songs. The songs featured collaborations with other artists, including PSY Delix, Joybvnd, Yay tha Kid, and TN Grizzly. The EP's top song was "Heartless," which exclusively featured Kng Ego. A music video for "Heartless" was later released on YouTube. Also in 2022, he was featured on a single titled "Pain" by T-Kane.

In 2023, Kng Ego released four singles with his biological brother and fellow artist, professionally known as Joybvnd. The songs were titled "Country Girl," "Down South Problem," "Memories" and "Too Much." In the same time frame, Kng Ego also released a song titled "Big Mood" featuring Peezy ReBouton.

In February 2024, Kng Ego released a new single, titled "Whiskey Bent." The song featured a fellow musician, professionally known as Jo Tyler. Also in 2024, he was featured on a single titled "Baddie" by TN Grizzly.

Kng Ego as 360,000 followers on TikTok, 90,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and 23,000 subscribers on YouTube. He has not been nominated for any awards in the music industry.