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Kosha dillz at Parish

Mar 15, 2025

11:05pm – 11:40pm CT

Parish

Kosha Dillz is the surprise that keeps on surprising. Born Rami Matan Even-Esh to Israeli parents in New Jersey, the former NCAA D1 Wrestler turned ex-convict drug addict to 20 years+ sober advocate, started out as a guest freestyler on sets with Matisyahu in the early 2010s after winning a Hot 97 Rap Battle. Later on, he moved to LA, where he landed his music in the #1 rated Super Bowl commercial in 2012 with Bud Light. The Early 2010's became a growing time for Kosha, landing shows with everyone from Portugal the Man and Matisyahu to Rza of Wu Tang Clan and the late Gangsta Boo. Using freestyle rap to freestyle song concepts to diversify his collaborative curations, he began curating the first OY VEY! showcases at SXSW, leading him to work with various overseas festivals including landing a tour in Holland with the legendary Snoop Dogg and a billboard charting album.
His recent fame has exploded 100,000 Followers online creating viral street content about the war in the Middle East. He now has created music about that all while seeking the truth. Is that ok? To him it is.

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About
From: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
Subgenre: Hip-Hop / Rap
Type: Showcase