Cortisa Star is a 19-year-old rapper, model, and cultural firestarter reshaping what it means
to be an artist in 2025. Born in Baltimore and raised in rural Delaware, she emerged from the
digital underground with nothing but BandLab, boldness, and a fearless sense of self. What
started as a TikTok joke — calling herself an “underground rap princess” — quickly became a
movement.
Her breakout single “Fun” went viral in early 2024 after a raw From The Block freestyle,
racking up over 5 million global streams and pushing her unapologetically trans identity into
the mainstream. While the track sparked controversy, it also earned co-signs from Charli
XCX, Lil Nas X, Doechii, and Arca, and landed her features in The FADER, Dazed, Out
Magazine, and Pitchfork.
Cortisa’s music fuses distorted 808s, Jersey club rhythms, and chaotic hyperpop energy — as
heard on her debut EP, E.M.O. (Evil Motion Overload), released in April 2025. Produced by
umru and other underground heavyweights, the project showcases her sharp lyricism and
emotional intensity across standout tracks like “Misidentify” and “Paris,” which references her
runway debut at Miu Miu’s Fall/Winter 2025 show.
In fashion, Cortisa has quickly become a muse for the new generation. With a self-described
“maximalist junk” aesthetic — equal parts thrift-store ravewear and Tumblr girl glam —
she’s been featured in Vogue, i-D, The Face, and W, and is signed to Next Models. Her
runway appearances and fashion editorials make her one of the few openly trans artists
blurring the lines between music, style, and identity at a global level.
With over 20 million streams, a growing presence in both rap and fashion, and a message that
refuses to be diluted, Cortisa Star is not just a rising artist — she’s a cultural force.
About Bayymack:
Bayymack - Fresh off a 40+ city U.S. tour with legendary myspace band Brokencyde,
Bayymack has built a proven fanbase and established himself as a staple in the hyperpop and
scenecore movement. With breakout singles like “Make a Wish” (w/ Ayesha Erotica, Strgurrl)
and “Stalk Me” (w/ 6arelyhuman), he’s performed alongside renowned names such as Three 6
Mafia, City Morgue, and Lil Tracy, supported on several parties for Ayesha Erotica, as well as
performed several times at Subculture and Heav3n parties in Los Angeles. Bayymack continues to cement his
place in the underground with collaborations across alternative rap and dance pop.
