XG member Cocona has come out as transmasculine non-binary and revealed that they had top surgery earlier this year.

Writing in a moving post on XG’s official Instagram account on 6 December, Cocona’s 20th birthday, the Japanese rapper wrote that being “perceived as female” had “never represented who I truly am”.

The musician added that living “in a way that feels more masculine” felt more “true” to them.

“I am AFAB transmasculine non-binary . Earlier this year, I had top surgery,” Cocona began their statement.

“The hardest thing I’ve ever faced was accepting and embracing myself. But as I slowly began to do that, I was able to open a new door. That moment changed the way I see and understand the world, and it gave me the courage and strength to grow,” they continued.

“Now, I can fina

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