Cocona
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| Native name | ココナ |
| Born | Kokona Akiyama December 6, 2005 Tokyo, Japan |
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| 📆 Years active | 2022–present |
| Agent | Xgalx |
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[lower-alpha 1] are a member of the Japanese group XG under Xgalx.
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]
Discography
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Momenian, Donya (December 9, 2025). "XG's Cocona Came Out as Nonbinary, and Fans Are Seeing Themselves in His Scars". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on April 16, 2026. Retrieved April 16, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unfit url (link) - ↑ Chou, Inna (July 4, 2024). "認識XG：Coachella和Lisa用同個舞台唱跳超穩！7人皆日籍卻在韓出道、歌曲全英文、全員皆ACE……". Vogue Taiwan (in 中文). Archived from the original on April 14, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Dongre, Divyansha (August 1, 2022). "XG: "We Want to be Remembered as a 'One and Only' Group"". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on August 4, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Yeo, Gladys (January 25, 2023). "Girl group XG talk new single 'Shooting Star': "I want people to remember us as 'Xtraordinary'"". NME. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "MAYA, COCONA of XG - SHOW YOU CAN (Prod. Czaer & JAKOPS)". Asia Vibes. August 23, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ KONDO, REONA (2026-02-05). "XGのCOCONA、グッチの新ブランドアンバサダーに就任！". Vogue Japan (in 日本語). Retrieved 2026-04-16.
- ↑ Dongre, Divyansha (August 1, 2022). "XG: "We Want to be Remembered as a 'One and Only' Group"". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ Bui, Jessica (June 21, 2024). "Global Girl Group XG Ushered In A New Era With Their Latest Single "Woke Up"". BuzzFeed. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ Lynch, Jessica (December 6, 2025). "XG's Cocona Comes Out as Transmasculine Non-Binary On 20th Birthday". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 6, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026. Unknown parameter
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External links
- Official XG website at Xgalx
Category:2005 births
Category:Living people
Category:XG (group) members
Category:Japanese rappers
Category:Non-binary musicians
Category:Non-binary rappers
Category:Japanese transgender musicians
Category:21st-century Japanese LGBTQ people
Category:Transgender non-binary people
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