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Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR

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26OCT2026

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Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

Tuesday

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17NOV2026

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Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

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18NOV2026

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FIVE, Jacksonville, FL

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04DEC2026

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KOTA The Friend is an independent rapper, producer, and visual creator from Brooklyn, New York. Born Avery Marcel Joshua Jones on October 16, 1992, he builds much of his music and videos himself and operates under the Flight Boys (FLTBYS) umbrella. KOTA has prioritized self-ownership of his music and merchandise, choosing to release projects outside major-label channels while nurturing a direct connection with fans. His work blends introspective lyricism with reflective production, earning him critical notice and a growing, loyal following.

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From his breakthrough with FOTO (2019), named by Rolling Stone as one of the 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2019, to the charting milestone of EVERYTHING (2020) which peaked at #162 on the Billboard 200, KOTA has established a consistent, prolific output. In 2025, he released No Rap on Sunday, a full-length album featuring collaborations with Big Sean, Fivio Foreign, and Liana Bank$, accompanied by a nationwide No Rap on Sunday Tour. His career exemplifies independence, artistic control, and a direct-to-fan approach that fans appreciate.

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For fans looking to secure seats to live shows, KOTA The Friend's tours are reliably announced on his official channels. Stay connected for updates, new singles like MICHIGAN (with Big Sean) and Cozy Girls (with Liana Banks), and direct-to-fan releases through his site, Bandcamp, and streaming platforms. Follow KOTA on Instagram, X, and YouTube for the latest news, show dates, and behind-the-scenes content.

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Quick Facts About KOTA The Friend

Born Avery Marcel Joshua Jones in Brooklyn on October 16, 1992; owns FLTBYS (Flight Boys) and builds much of his music and videos himself.
Independent artist who has repeatedly chosen self-reownership of music and merch over major-label deals; prolific with studio albums, collaborative projects, and Lyrics to Go volumes.
EVERYTHING (2020) reached #162 on the Billboard 200, marking his first charting album; FOTO (2019) was listed by Rolling Stone as one of the 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2019 (No. 17).
No Rap on Sunday, his 2025 full-length album, features high-profile collabs (Big Sean, Fivio Foreign, Liana Bank$; released June 27, 2025) and a national artist–fan tour.
2025 U.S. tour, billed as No Rap on Sunday Tour, runs across major markets including Tampa, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Brooklyn; dates shown on his official site.
Recent singles ahead of No Rap on Sunday include MICHIGAN (with Big Sean) released in April 2025 and Cozy Girls with Liana Banks released in 2025; both have driven attention on indie channels and streaming platforms.

The records

KOTA The Friend Discography

No Rap on Sunday
2025 · FLTBYS
Lyrics to GO, Vol. 5
2024 · FLTBYS
Lyrics to GO, Vol. 4
2023 · FLTBYS
MEMO
2022 · FLTBYS
Lyrics to GO, Vol. 3
2022 · FLTBYS
To Kill a Sunrise (with Statik Selektah)
2021 · FLTBYS
Lyrics to GO, Vol. 2
2021 · FLTBYS
Everything
2020 · FLTBYS
Lyrics to GO, Vol. 1
2020 · FLTBYS
FOTO
2019 · FLTBYS
Anything
2018 · FLTBYS
Lyrics to GO Vol. 4
2023 · FLTBYS

The hits

Top KOTA The Friend Songs

MICHIGAN (feat. Big Sean)
2025 · Did not chart
Cozy Girls (feat. Liana Banks)
2025 · Did not chart
Hello (feat. Fivio Foreign)
2025 · Did not chart
Oregon
2023 · Did not chart

Upcoming shows

KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on August 16, 2026, at Sun Rose in Los Angeles, CA. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on August 19, 2026, at HEADLINERS in Louisville, KY. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on August 20, 2026, at LUDLOW GARAGE in Cincinnati, OH. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on August 25, 2026, at MERCURY LOUNGE in New York, NY. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on August 26, 2026, at house of independents in Asbury Park, NJ. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on August 29, 2026, in Denver, CO. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on August 30, 2026, in Salt Lake City, UT. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on September 10, 2026, at Barrelhouse Ballroom in Chattanooga, TN. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on September 11, 2026, at City Winery in Atlanta, GA. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on September 12, 2026, at The Radio Room in Greenville, SC. KOTA The Friend has an upcoming show on September 13, 2026, at MUSIC FARM in Charleston, SC. [1]

History

KOTA The Friend's real name is Avery Marcel Joshua Jones, born on October 16, 1992, in Brooklyn, New York. KOTA The Friend got his stage name from the Disney movie Brother Bear, which is a Native American word 'Koda' meaning friend. KOTA The Friend released the album 'No Rap on Sunday' which includes singles featuring Big Sean and Fivio Foreign. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Sound

Kota the Friend's 2026 U.S. tour is titled 'Just Happy TO Be Here TOUR'. Kota the Friend performed at Sun Rose in Los Angeles, CA on August 16, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at Headliners in Louisville, KY on August 19, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at Ludlow Garage in Cincinnati, OH on August 20, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at Mercury Lounge in New York, NY on August 25, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at House of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ on August 26, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at Barrelhouse Ballroom in Chattanooga, TN on September 10, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at City Winery in Atlanta, GA on September 11, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at The Radio Room in Greenville, SC on September 12, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at Music Farm in Charleston, SC on September 13, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at Republic Nola in New Orleans, LA on September 17, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at Fine Line in Minneapolis, MN on September 24, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at The Rave / Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI on September 26, 2026. Kota the Friend performed at Revelry in Green Bay, WI on September 27, 2026. [1]

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