Awkwafina

Awkwafina, born Nora Lum, is an American rapper, actress, and comedian from Queens, New York City. She first drew widespread attention in 2012 with the viral comedy-rap single «My Vag», a brash response to Mickey Avalon's «My Dick», which showcased her deadpan delivery and unapologetic sense of humor. She followed it with mixtapes and the 2014 album Yellow Ranger, building a cult following through internet-savvy, comedic hip-hop that blended crude punchlines with sharp observations about identity and New York life.

Her rap persona mixes a distinctive nasal, playfully exaggerated flow with self-deprecating and satirical lyrics, setting her apart from more conventional rap acts. Tracks like «NYC Bitche$» and «Green Tea» cemented her as a fixture of internet-era hip-hop before she pivoted her career toward acting.

Awkwafina's profile expanded enormously after breakout film roles in Ocean's 8 and Crazy Rich Asians, and later The Farewell, turning her into one of the most visible Asian American entertainers in Hollywood while she has continued to release music intermittently, keeping her rap origins part of her public identity.