Karma, born Vivek Arora, is a prominent figure in India’s hip-hop scene, where he has contributed greatly as a storyteller with a unique lyrical delivery. He was born on October 12, 1995, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and will turn 30 in 2026. What put him on the map was his association with key players in Indian hip hop, which in turn helped him to establish himself as a distinct voice in the rap world.
Early Life and Career
Karma got into writing and music in his school days. Before he broke into the rap scene, he had many jobs that he held while also being a student. His early times and struggles played a key role in which he wrote his songs. He finally decided to put all his effort into music and began to release rap music independently.
His time with Raftaar and the Kalamkaar music scene was key in putting his music on the map for a larger audience. Tracks like “Main Wahi Hoon”, “Karmasutra”, and “Take Diss” helped him to gain recognition from Indian hip hop fans. Kalamkaar’s0 official releases also see Karma team up with artists such as Deep Kalsi and KR$NA.
Music and Popular Songs
Karma is known for his wordplay, which is on point, confident delivery that is right out of the gate, and ability to put personal stories with sharp rap content together. His discography features the album Made You Proud, the EP Eyes On The Prize, which he did with Sez on the Beat, and the 2025 release 6 pe 6. Also, he has put out “Tony Montana” with KR$NA and “Zi Freestyle.
Karma’s Girlfriend and Personal Life
Karma mostly keeps his personal life out of the public eye. As of 2026, there is no public confirmation of his current girlfriend or a confirmed romantic interest at all. While some of his music does address relationships and emotion, what he does in terms of dating remains private.
Interesting Facts About Karma
Karma was born on October 12, 1995, and is really Vivek Arora. He grew up in Dehradun and later got into the hip-hop scene in Delhi. Early in his life, he looked up to Eminem as a musical hero, which also played a role in his decision to get into rap. What once was a transition from holding down a day job to going full-time into professional rap has become a large part of his story.
As of 2026, Karma is still a familiar name in India’s independent hip-hop scene, which we see through his dedicated audience and his musical and lyrical style.
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