I.K.P.

Kenny M. Alvarez, artistically I.K.P. (The Infamous King of Positivity), is a non‑binary Garifuna rapper‑producer from Norfolk, VA, rooted in Brooklyn. A first‑generation Honduran-American and U.S. Marine veteran, they fuse Afro‑Caribbean heritage and lived experience into sharp, truth‑driven Hip‑Hop. A Full Sail graduate, I.K.P. has released a bold catalog—including Ignoring the Known Protocol, 11:11 | eleven eleven, “FTW,” and PSYCHE—earning an Independent Music Award nomination and collaborating with platinum producers. From 2020–2024, they co‑hosted The Herbal Tea Podcast with Naquan “EarthTone” Williams, bridging queer culture and cannabis advocacy. Their recovery from trauma, homelessness, and substance abuse fuels both their art and activism; their housing advocacy earned them Tenant of the Year in New York. Now in their true debut era, I.K.P. sharpens their vision with PSYCHE, expanding queer visibility through resilience and radical positivity.