Dok2

Lee Joon-kyung (; born March 28, 1990) better known by his stage name Dok2 (, pronounced as Dokki), is a South Korean rapper, record producer and co-founder of now-defunct Illionaire Records.

Biography Early life Dok2's mother is Korean, and his father is of Filipino and Spanish descent.

Media outlets reported in 2014 that he is a first cousin of Nicole Scherzinger, American singer and member of The Pussycat Dolls. Dok2 stated in a 2015 interview, "The report about me being first cousins with Nicole Scherzinger is wrong. We share the same blood, but the relationship is complicated. I haven't even met her."

Career beginnings His first music appearance is when he was 12, when he performed "FEVER" with Jo-PD & Hype at the 2002 Mnet Music Video Festival.

Dok2 signed to Future Flow Entertainment when he was 13 years old. By the time he was out of his teenage years, he had written and produced songs for established Korean hip-hop groups, including Drunken Tiger, Dynamic Duo and Epik High.

In 2006, under the name All Black, Dok2 and fellow teen rapper Microdot released the album Chapter 1.

Dok2 released his first solo mini-album, Thunderground, under the now-defunct independent label Map the Soul, established by Epik High, 2009.

Illionaire Records and Activity in the United States In 2011, Dok2 and rapper The Quiett formed Illionaire Records. Despite its small size, Illionaire Records is considered one of the most influential hip-hop record labels in South Korea due to the popularity of its artists. He also founded sub-label Ambition Musik.

Dok2 gained mainstream popularity through his album Multillionaire and his single "1llusion," both of which peaked on music charts in South Korea. During this time, he also collaborated with several artists outside of the label, including GroovyRoom, G-Dragon, and Kim Junsu.

In November 2018, Dok2 resigned as CEO of the Illionaire Records and began activity in the United States. He announced the formation of the group "PO$TA BOY$" with Tyga in 2019 and ultimately left Illionaire Records on February 6, 2020.

In April 2021, Dok2 announced via his Instagram that he had signed with Tyga's Last Kings Records.

808 HI RECORDINGS In spring 2026, Dok2 revealed his years-long relationship with singer LeeHi and the establishment of their co-founded label 808 HI RECORDINGS.

The pair released their first collaboration under the label, digital single "You & Me", on 28 March 2026.

In May 2026, the label announced its first world tour, set to begin in Asia and Oceania in August.

Show Me the Money In 2014, Dok2 was a judge on the third season of the TV rap competition Show Me the Money, where he and The Quiett were the producers behind winning contestant Bobby of the band iKon. They again participated in the show's fifth season and were the producers behind Superbee, who came in third place. Dok2 again participated in Season 6 as part of a producer team with Jay Park (AOMG and H1GHR Music).

Filmography Year Title Network Notes 2014 Show Me the Money 3 Mnet Judge with The Quiett 2015 4 Things Show MnetHimself 2015 I Live Alone MBCHimself (Episode 121) 2016 Show Me the Money 5 Mnet Judge with The Quiett 2016 Infinite Challenge MBC Hip Hop Special with Yoo Jae-suk (Episode 506–513) 2017 Show Me the Money 6 Mnet Judge with Jay Park 2018 My Little Old Boy SBSHimself (Episode 79)

Discography Studio albums TitleDetails Peak chart positionsSales KOR Illstrumentalz Vol. 1 Released: May 14, 2009 Label: Hiphopplaya

Label: Hiphopplaya Formats: CD, digital download — Hustle Real Hard Released: April 19, 2011 Label: Hiphopplaya Formats: CD, digital download — Love & Life, The Album Released: February 24, 2012 Label: Illionaire Records Formats: CD, digital download — Multillionaire Released: June 23, 2015 Label: Illionaire Records Formats: CD, digital download 9 KOR: 2,691 Reborn Released: March 28, 2017 Label: Illionaire Records Formats: CD, digital download 27 KOR: 960 "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Extended plays TitleDetails Peak chart positionsSales KOR Label: Hiphopplaya Formats: CD, digital download — Crazy Released: November 17, 2017 Label: Illionaire Records Formats: Digital download — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Mixtapes TitleDetails Thunderground Musik Mixtape Vol. 1 Released: 2008 Thunderground Mixtape Vol. 2''' Released: April 6, 2010 Label: Hiphopplaya Formats: CD, digital download

Released: August 15, 2010

Released: November 8, 2011 Label: Illionaire Records Formats: Digital download

Label: Illionaire Records Formats: Digital download

Singles

Collaborations

Awards and nominations Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Rap Performance"Me" 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Rap Performance"1llusion"