Kottonmouth Kings

From Placentia, California

The Kottonmouth Kings are a hip-hop and rap rock group from Placentia, California, formed in 1996 by D-Loc and Saint Dog. The group advocates for cannabis legalization and incorporates elements of punk rock, reggae, and other genres into their music. They founded Suburban Noize Records and secured distribution through Capitol Records, releasing over a dozen studio albums that charted on Billboard while building a dedicated underground fanbase around stoner culture and anti-authority themes.

From Cleveland, Ohio

A Killer's Confession is an alternative metal band from Cleveland formed in 2016 by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis. The band signed with EMP Label Group and released their debut album Unbroken in 2017, featuring guest guitar work by Korn's Brian "Head" Welch on their debut single. Their 2019 album The Indifference of Good Men included the Billboard-charting single "Numb," and 2021's Remember featured a collaboration with Mudvayne's Chad Gray on "Tell Your Soul."

From San Jose, California

Kung Fu Vampire is a gothic hip-hop artist from San Jose, California who performs horror-themed rap backed by a live band featuring strings and theatrical elements. His album "Come Dawn" reached #38 on the Billboard Top 200 charts in 2019. He has collaborated with E-40, Tech N9ne, and Brotha Lynch Hung, and his music has been featured in films by Saw director Darren Lynn Bousman. Kung Fu Vampire has toured nationally with Twiztid, ICP, and other acts, and performed at venues including the Playboy Mansion.

From Lansing

Jimi Kanklez is a Lansing rapper signed to Roach Records who describes his sound as "silly fun with a dash of wickedness." He has collaborated with notable artists including the late Lord Infamous of Three 6 Mafia and JellyRoll, and has opened for touring acts like Lil Wyte and JellyRoll as well as Liquid Assassin.

From Lansing

Knowledge Da MC is a hip hop artist from Lansing who incorporates elements of soul, jazz, and funk into his contemporary sound. He has performed at the Gathering of the Juggalos festival.