Big Kahuna Og

Big Kahuna OG is a Richmond, Virginia-based artist and key member of the Mutant Academy collective, known for shaping the city’s underground hip-hop scene with a mix of cinematic beats and collaborative energy. Over the past decade, he’s released projects like *HOW TO MOB, Vol. 1* and the 2019 album *Holly Water* alongside collaborators such as Fly Anakin and producer Graymatter, blending layered soundscapes with nods to classic and contemporary influences. As part of the YAPER crew and Mutant Academy—a group rooted in middle-school friendships—he’s helped push Richmond’s experimental rap identity through solo work and frequent team-ups, particularly thriving during the Bandcamp-driven surge of pandemic-era releases like *FLAMEBOY ADVANCE* and *FLEE TAPE*.