From humble beginnings, purchasing his own materials and keeping to the streets of LA, KAI decided very early on that he needed something to connect the masses to each other through a common thread. This thread was manifested through his creation of IF (Imaginary Friend). Eliminating the need for language to understand his art, “IF’s conflicts are depicted throughout Kai’s repertoire, and he serves as the vehicle for actions that everyone can sympathize with…the idea is that [IF has] no class, no sex, no religion. I want everyone to feel connected and relatable to the character.”” (Kai Aspires, UP Magazine).