KER3Z: The DMV’s Rising Rapper-Rockstar Breaking Barriers & Building a Legacy

Straight out of Silver Spring, Maryland, KER3Z is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in the DMV. Blending raw rap energy with rockstar attitude, he’s crafting a sound the streets have been waiting for—unfiltered, versatile, and rooted in real struggle.

how it all started

Born into a family of immigrants, KER3Z grew up watching his parents grind through long hours and long odds, all while navigating the harsh realities of being undocumented in America. That pressure, that uncertainty, and that responsibility to “want more” for himself and his siblings shaped him long before he ever stepped into a studio.

“I’ve lived the struggle of every kid whose parents weren’t ever legal,” he says. “That made me want to build something they could be proud of.”

A Versatile Sound Built From Experience

KER3Z refuses to box himself into a single lane. Rap, rock, alternative energy—he wants to be all of it.

A muse for every listener.

A voice that can shift, bend, and adapt without ever losing authenticity.

His musical journey started in high school, freestyling with friends and uploading early tracks to SoundCloud. The process—finding flows, shaping sounds, laying down feelings—became addictive. He fell in love, and he never stopped.

Accomplishments Fueled by Passion, Not Privilege

What KER3Z counts as his biggest accomplishments aren’t plaques or numbers—they’re moments of being seen. Edits made to his music, new listeners discovering him, the early recognition that proved he was on the right path.

Now, he’s stepping into his next chapter:

his first-ever EP, hosted by a DJ—his biggest opportunity yet.

Setbacks, Break-Ins & Sleeping On Floors Can’t Stop Him

KER3Z’s journey hasn’t been easy.

There was the break-in at work—when thieves stole every piece of recording equipment from his car. There are days where he’s sleeping at his mother-in-law’s house, searching for quiet corners just to lay down vocals.

There are posts that don’t get traction, streams that don’t match the effort, and moments that test every ounce of confidence he has.

But none of it stopped him.

Instead, he doubled down—grinding on cover art, stacking tracks in the vault, and building ideas on his phone until he could get back into the studio.

Every setback just sharpened the mission.

Eyes Forward: Tours, Stages & CULT XIII

Give KER3Z a few years, and he sees himself where he’s meant to be:

on stage, on tour, and backed by a real fanbase—big or small—who truly fwm and the energy he creates.

Whether signed to a label, working with a management team, or even building his own, his goals are simple:

make music that resonates, create a legacy for his family, and prove that someone who came from nothing can still take over everything.

The Message Behind the Music

KER3Z doesn’t want fame for the sake of it.

He wants people to feel the pain, the struggle, the reward of refusing to give up.

He wants readers to know he’s real—someone who’s been through the same darkness, doubt, and pressure as them.

Someone who wants to be a voice for those who don’t think they have one.

“I want this article to help my brand grow, my fanbase grow. CULT XIII taking over the world.”

What’s Next

KER3Z’s debut EP is on the way—still unannounced, still in the works, but carrying the weight and hunger of an artist ready to break through.

To stay locked in, follow KER3Z on all socials and tap into the movement early.

The wheels are rolling.

The sound is forming.

And KER3Z is here to prove the time to go get it… is right now.