Born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised between Florida, Greece, and a strong Albanian-Greek background, Ace 22 is an emerging artist representing both his roots and his rap family worldwide. His name comes from “Ace” in One Piece, a character that stuck with him from a young age, while “22” pays homage to his rap group 22 Cal, based in Athens’ Kypseli neighborhood. Though he now resides in Florida, Ace carries his group, his culture, and his community with him in every track.
For Ace 22, music is more than just sound—it’s therapy, motivation, and a mission. Inspired by his family—especially his mom and little sister back in Greece—he creates not for fame, but to provide, to uplift, and to prove that greatness is possible for those who grind. His passion began at just 10 years old, making videos on Instagram and YouTube, and has since grown into a serious career dedicated to making waves on both sides of the Atlantic.
Ace 22 has already carved out milestones, from opening for C Stunna and Soldier Kidd at the Ivy Club in West Palm Beach, to performing unreleased heat like Men of the Hour ft. RR Nero at the show. His catalog continues to grow with tracks like Athens, All Alone Hunger, Skuburu Eagle ft. Gbo Ponzi, and Remedy 2 Memory, as well as his upcoming project Baby Bosses freestyle.
Alongside his solo career, Ace 22 proudly represents 22 Cal, a powerhouse rap collective in Athens, Greece, featuring artists RR Nero, RR Leone, Rito, Bal22, Kiko Agpl, Ariu, Tonyno22, and producer Ezra 22. Together, they’re building a movement that fuses Greek, Albanian, and American energy, putting Kypseli on the global hip-hop map.
At the core of Ace 22’s message is resilience: “Grind hard, work for what you want, and don’t let anyone tell you it’s impossible. Stay out the way, chase the bag, and live life to the fullest. You can’t rush greatness—just trust the process.” In life there’s ups n downs it’s up to you if you wanna stay the same or elevate and level up it takes hard work and dedication
With raw ambition, international roots, and a relentless hustle, Ace 22 is proving himself as more than an artist—he’s a movement.
Go check out his new release baby bosses freestyle out on all platforms.
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