Cope2 (b. 1968, New York) is a pivotal figure in the history of graffiti and contemporary street art. Of Puerto Rican descent, he emerged from the South Bronx in the late 1970s, developing a distinctive visual language that would earn him international acclaim. Active since 1978, Cope2’s work bridges raw urban expression and fine art, with his pieces appearing on subway trains, city walls, and in galleries across the globe.

A self-taught artist, Cope2 rose to prominence through his bold, expressive style and his role as founder of the graffiti crew originally known as Kids Destroy, later renamed King Destroy—a reflection of his reign over New York’s Subway Line 4. Throughout the decades, he has remained deeply connected to his roots, using art as a means of resistance and commentary, particularly during the political shifts of the 1990s.

Today, Cope2 continues to influence new generations of street artists, cementing his legacy as a true icon of American graffiti culture.

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