Black Cobain

Marcus Vance Gloster (born April 29, 1986), known professionally as Black Cobain, is an American rapper. He collaborated on the Wale track "4 AM" and was the opening act of Wale's 2011-2012 53-city "Ambition" tour.

Background

Black Cobain was born in Alexandria, Virginia, and fell in love with hip hop at an early age. His MC moniker "Black Cobain" originated from his childhood nickname "Black" being combined with "Cobain", in homage to his uncle who introduced him to rock and roll and the world-renowned band Nirvana, with frontman Kurt Cobain.

Career 2008–2010 Black Cobain performed the local circuit and various open mics within the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas to garner attention and heighten awareness of his brand. A year later, he released a second mixtape, Now, a demonstration of a more evolved emcee and better articulated and confident Black Cobain. Now had features from Wale, Raheem Devaughn, J. Holiday, and Wiz Khalifa.

Black Cobain has the most carbon footprints of any emerging artist by touring 53+ markets worldwide as the official opener for Wale's Ambition Tour 2011-2012. He was placed under consideration by XXL magazine as a 2012 Freshman Class Candidate. He recently completed the 2012 leg of the Ambition Tour with Wale.

In April 2012 he toured the United Kingdom as the featured rap artist in the Mark Ronson Royal Ballet production "Carbon Life" alongside singers Boy George, Hero Fisher, Alison Mosshart, Jonathan Pierce and Mr. Wyatt. Black Cobain released his fourth mixtape, Cheers, on April 30, 2012, executive produced by Le'Greg O. Harrison of The Board Administration. Cheers is hosted by Orisue and Live Mixtapes and has features from Wale, Magazeen, J. Holiday, Jose Guapo, and Tre, and production from Tone P, Beat Billionaire, Hello Chi-City, Mark Henry, and Jay Amadeus.

On April 25, 2012, Black Cobain cut his hair to signify professional growth and development into the next stage of his career as an artist. This transition took his fan base by surprise but was welcomed after he explained his reasoning for the departure from his long locks.

In August 2012 Black Cobain toured as an official opener for the Meek Mill Dreams and Nightmares Tour. He is also featured on Wale's track Bag of Money Remix alongside Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti, T-Pain, French Montana, and Omarion.

He is a member of the national African American fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma (ΦΒΣ). He was initiated into the Alpha Alpha Alpha Chapter at Virginia State University. He is being considered for the 2014 XXL magazine freshman class.

Discography

Albums 2024: Everything 4 Sale

Mixtapes 2009: Now or Never 2010: Now 2011: Young, Gifted & Black 2013: Perfect Contradiction 2015: No Buzz (Hosted by DJ Scream & DJ Carisma) 2017: Whole Time Vol. 1 2018: Whole Time Vol. 2 2020: Coffe And OG 2021: Cobizzy