“Due time, I’ll shine, I’m worth it,” promised Jack Kahui, aka KAHUKX, on his 2022 debut single “Due Time.” The balaclava-clad Western Sydney rapper had yet to turn 18, but his equally heartfelt and rapid-fire flow about the romantic complications of youth—plus a fresh, melodic approach to local drill—made the track go viral. That same year, he guested on Brisbane MC Day1’s “MBAPPÉ,” an ARIA-nominated, gold-selling track that likened the pair’s amorous prowess to the skills of French soccer star Kylian Mbappé. KAHUKX quickly proved that he could flex his flow in a variety of settings, collaborating with Sydney producer Open Till L8 on the breathless EDM cut “CFB.” And on 2025’s “CARRY ON,” the rapper showcased his urgent yet articulate attack alongside UK drill upstart Fizzler while confirming the lyrical predictions he made on that very first release. “Since I started music, [life’s] been looking up,” he told Apple Music. “Blessings have been coming my way, and I’m planning on keeping it that way.”