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Gobshite extraordinaire.
Lyricist & Producer from the dirty side of the Tyne.


South London’s lyrical paradox—King Chron weaves holy visions with street scriptures, balancing the sacred and the profane with razor-sharp wordplay and heavy-hearted honesty. Raised in Wandsworth, forged in Tooting, he’s a master of both grime-stained realism and poetic introspection. With a past marked by psychosis, addiction, and spiritual rebirth, his verses carry the weight of survival and the hope of redemption.

Half scholar, half savage, King Chron blends melodic hooks with dense bars, drawing influence from metal, UK rap, scripture, and the everyday chaos of city life. Co-creator of the Heaven & Hell EP series with longtime collaborator Mo'Ses, he’s building a space where raw truth meets creative sanctuary. No gimmicks. Just bars, beats, and brutal beauty.

Mind how you go.

https://linktr.ee/kingchron

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