Who is Raja Kumari?

Raja Kumari is an Indian-American rapper, songwriter, dancer, and poet from California. She is most well-known for her musical fusion of traditional South Asian sounds with modern Western hip hop. Her unique sound has earned her collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, including G-Eazy, Fetty Wap, Little Simz and more.

Early Life & Career Beginnings

Raja Kumari (real name Svetha Rao) was born in Claremont, California in the United States. Her parents were originally from Hyderabad in India and she grew up surrounded by the cultural heritage of both countries. As a child she was highly interested in music and dance and would often perform at family events. When she was 16 years old she began to take her passion for music seriously and started writing her own songs.

Rise to Fame

In 2013 Raja Kumari began to release her own music online as a free download. This led to her gaining a loyal fanbase who soon began to recognize her talent. She released her debut EP The Come Up in 2014 which featured collaborations with renowned producers such as Just Blaze and Salaam Remi. From there she went on to collaborate with many more popular musicians including G-Eazy, Fetty Wap, Little Simz and more. In 2018 she released her first full-length album “Bloodline” which was met with critical acclaim.

Awards & Achievements

In 2016 Raja Kumari was awarded the prestigious ASCAP Vanguard Award for her contributions to the music industry as a female Indian-American artist. This was followed by being named as one of TIME Magazine's “30 Most Influential People on the Internet” in 2017. She has also been nominated for several awards including a BET Hip Hop Award for “Best Collabo” for her collaboration with G-Eazy on the song “Hindu Moment”.

Personal Life

Raja Kumari currently resides in Los Angeles where she continues to write and record music. In 2019 she married fellow musician Karsh Kale and they have one child together. She is highly active on social media where she regularly posts updates about her music career as well as her personal life.