Cocona, a member of the worldwide hip-hop and R&B-inspired group XG, has come out as transmasculine and nonbinary.
The 20-year-old introduced the information in a birthday Instagram put up on the group’s account. “At present, I turned 20. As I attain this new chapter in my life, I need to share one thing that’s been in my coronary heart for a very long time,” Cocona stated within the assertion. “I’m AFAB transmasculine non-binary. Earlier this 12 months, I had high surgical procedure.”
The assertion continues: “I used to be born and perceived as feminine, however that label by no means represented who I really am. I dwell in a method that feels extra masculine and true to who I’m. The toughest factor I’ve ever confronted was accepting and embracing myself. However as I slowly started to do this, I used to be capable of open a brand new door. That second modified the best way I see and perceive the world, and it gave me the braveness and power to develop. Now, I can lastly say, ‘There’s nothing mistaken with who I’m inside.’”
The rapper stated the opposite members of XG, the group’s producer and label CEO Simon Jakops and their dad and mom are the explanation they had been “capable of come this far.” Cocona additionally famous within the assertion that they’re grateful “for each miracle that introduced us collectively” and what led them to the trail they’re on.
“This message turned out a bit lengthy, however I simply need to say thanks — for strolling beside me and for supporting me all this fashion,” the rapper stated to wrap up the assertion. “I’m so excited for the longer term we’ll proceed to create along with XG and XGALX [the group’s label].”
The seven-piece hip-hop and R&B-inspired group — made up of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya and Cocona — debuted in 2022.