King Biography: Net Worth, Age, Real Name, Parents, Height, Albums, Songs, Career, Wife

Arpan Kumar Chandel, also known as King or King Rocco, is a prominent Indian singer-songwriter, rapper, music producer, and performer known for rising to fame as a finalist on MTV Hustle in 2019, pioneering soulful rap with melodic hooks in Hindi and English, delivering massive hits like Maan Meri Jaan (most streamed song of 2023 on Spotify India), collaborating internationally with Nick Jonas, and building a global fanbase through introspective lyrics, versatility, and authentic storytelling in the Indian hip-hop scene.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Arpan Kumar Chandel
• Stage Name: King
• Born: October 10, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Uttar Pradesh, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, Music Producer
• Height: 1.73 m
• Religion: Hinduism
• Parents: Ashok Chandel and Rani Chandel
• Siblings: Amit Kumar Chandel
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Arpan Kumar Chandel was born on October 10, 1995, in Uttar Pradesh, India. Brought up by his parents Ashok Chandel and Rani Chandel in a lower-middle-class background in Delhi, where his family faced everyday struggles that instilled street smarts and resilience.

He has one brother, Amit Kumar Chandel. He attended a government school for early education before enrolling in Vinay Marg Navyug Secondary School in New Delhi. He showed early athletic talent but dropped out to pursue music passionately. His ethnicity is Indian. His religion is Hinduism.

Career

Arpan Kumar Chandel began experimenting with rap in his teens, launching his YouTube channel King Rocco in 2012 to share music. He rose to prominence as a finalist on MTV Hustle in 2019, showcasing raw talent in hip-hop. He signed with Gully Gang Records, becoming its youngest member at 19 and the first Goan artist (though Delhi-based).

His breakthrough came with hits like Ghumshudaa, Tu Aake Dekhle, Oops, Pablo, and Maan Meri Jaan, which became the most streamed song of 2023 on Spotify India and led to a remix with Nick Jonas. Albums like Circumstances (2018), Bombay Dreams, New Life (featuring Nikhita Gandhi and Gucci Mane), and Champagne Talk highlight his blend of rap, indie, pop, and emotional depth.

He launched a fragrance Blanko, became Sony Audio brand ambassador, and expanded internationally while mentoring emerging artists and promoting I-Pop boundaries.

Awards and Nominations

• MTV EMA Best India Act (2023)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ifeelking
• YouTube Channel: King

Personal Life

Arpan Kumar Chandel, 30, has a height of 1.73 m. His relationship status is unknown, with no publicly detailed spouse, past relationships, or children. He keeps personal matters private, crediting his humble Delhi upbringing and family support for his grounded approach amid fame. He focuses on music, creativity, and positivity while maintaining a low-key life beyond his artistic persona.

Net Worth

Arpan Kumar Chandel‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. His income primarily comes from:

• Music streaming royalties and sales on platforms like Spotify and YouTube with billions of views
• Live performances and concerts
• Brand endorsements and ambassadorships including Sony Audio
• Collaborations and features with international artists like Nick Jonas
• Merchandise and fragrance ventures like Blanko
• Record label deals and music production
• Digital content creation through social media influence

Discography

• Circumstances (Album, 2018)
• Bombay Dreams (Album)
• New Life (Album)
• Champagne Talk (Album)
• Maan Meri Jaan (Single, 2022)
• Tu Aake Dekhle (Single)
• Ghumshudaa (Single)
• Oops (Single)
• Pablo (Single)