Rapper KR$NA Wiki, Age, Bio, Girlfriends, Net Worth In 2025

By pranami b Mar 24, 2025, 22:29 IST

KR$NA, whose real name is Krishna Kaul, is a well-known Indian rapper and composer who contributed significantly to mapping the history of Desi Hip-Hop. He is also among the first rappers in India to leave his footprint on hip-hop. He first performed using the pseudonym Prozpekt before he adjusted his stage name to KR$NA and rose to fame due to his aggressive rap battles and rapping skills.

Profile Summary

Rapper KR$NA Wiki, Age, Bio, Girlfriends, Net Worth In 2025
Full Name: Krishna Kaul
Stage Names: KR$NA, Krsna, Young Prozpekt, Prozpekt
Occupation: Rapper, Lyricist
Popular For: Desi Hip-Hop Pioneering

Early Life & Background

KR$NA, born on October 4, 1989, in New Delhi, India, is a Kashmiri Pandit. Part of his childhood was also spent in South London, UK, where he initially heard about rap music. KR$NA began rapping as a means of talking to the children of his neighborhood initially, but later it became an addiction.

Age (as of 2024): 34 years
Birthplace: New Delhi, India
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: New Delhi, India
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Religion: Hinduism

Physical Appearance

KR$NA is known for his aggressive nature and authoritative stage presence.

Height: 6 feet (1.82 m)
Weight: 76 kg (167 lbs)
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black

Education

KR$NA studied school in the UK before coming back to India to study further. He then received degrees from Hansraj College and St. Xavier's College.

School: Studied in England
College/University: Hansraj College, St. Xavier's College

Career Journey

KR$NA's music career started when he was still a teenager and began producing music everywhere on the internet. His first record hit MySpace in 2006, and it made him a celebrity in his hometown New Delhi. He began working with US and Canadian artists and soon found himself being followed internationally.

But it was not a cakewalk to stardom. He was rejected by several record labels before he was signed in 2010 with his viral hit song "Kaisa Mera Desh". The music video went viral and was #2 on YouTube, and it was one of the most-watched hip-hop videos in India at that time.

In 2013, he collaborated with the global NGO Save The Children and dropped the song "Vijay" for a cause. He also signed with Universal Music during the same year, asserting rightful ownership of the stage name KR$NA from Prozpekt.

His first single on Universal Music, "Sellout" (2014), was a certainty but flopped due to insufficient marketing and budgets. KR$NA did achieve a record of being the first Indian hip-hop rapper to go on an album tour with a live band to five cities.

Career Highlights:

2016: Dropped "Vyanjan", which is one of his biggest hits so far.
2017: Signed KALAMKAAR, an independent record label by Raftaar and Ankit Khanna.
2018: Officially became a member of KALAMKAAR and diversified himself into Desi Hip-Hop.
2019: Gave a TEDx Talk at MSIT, discussing his journey and how Indian rap had evolved.
2020: Blamed IPL and Disney+ Hotstar for copying their anthem "Ayenge Hum Wapas" from his 2017 track "Dekh Kaun Aaya Wapas." But music composer Pranav Ajayrao Malpe denied the claims.

KR$NA is also highly popular for his rap battles and lyrical diss tracks. His feuds in Desi Hip-Hop have made him the most discussed artist in Indian rap.

Personal Life

KR$NA keeps his personal life and private family life hidden. Presently, he is not speculated to be in any publicly recognized relationship.

Relationship Status: Single
Family Details: Not available
Favorites & Interests
Favorite Singers: Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Pasta
Hobbies: Travelling

Net Worth & Income

KR$NA is currently among the leading hip-hop artists in India, generating revenue from music sales, brand endorsement, concerts, and online platforms. His net worth is between $1 million and $5 million (as of 2021).

Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
Sources of Income: Music, Concerts, Brand Endorsements

Interesting Facts About KR$NA

KR$NA began his rap career at 18 and became popular early on at MySpace.
He was one of the first Indian rappers to feature with international artists.
His song "Kaisa Mera Desh" was the very first Indian hip-hop song to go viral on YouTube.
He was the first Indian rapper to tour five cities with a live band.
KR$NA has been involved in rap beef in the Desi Hip-Hop scene, thus being a polarizing but influential artist.
He gave a TEDx Talk in 2019 regarding surviving the Indian hip-hop scene.

Conclusion

KR$NA was instrumental in building the Desi Hip-Hop culture in India. Beginning from scratch, he managed to make a name for himself using lyrical rap, narratives, and powerful diss tracks. With some of his songs being monstrous hits and with his increasing popularity from abroad as well, KR$NA is the undisputed king of Indian rap.