Cain Culto | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andrew Estevan Padilla |
| Born | Florida, U.S. |
| Origin | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Genres | Pop Hip-Hop Indie |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter rapper violinist |
| Instruments | vocals violin |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Website | cainculto.com |
Andrew Estevan Padilla, known by his stage name Cain Culto, is an American singer and violinist.
Culto was born in Florida and grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. [1] He is of Colombian and Nicaraguan descent. [1] He attended the School of Creative and Performing Arts, where he majored in visual arts but also studied music, theatre, and dance. [1]
Culto was an Evangelical worship pastor and a founding member of a Christian band called Ecclesia. [1] [2]
After coming out as gay, he began creating new music under the stage name Cain Culto, in reference to the Biblical figure Cain and the Spanish word for worship. [3] [4]
His music is inspired by Appalachian and Colombian music, specifically Bluegrass, Vallenato and Bullerengue. [1] He blends political lyrics with drums and violin and, as a visual artist, creates music videos and performances with imagery of queerness, mythology, and witchcraft. [1] [5]
In 2024, he released his first EP, titled O ω O. [6]
In 2025, he released the singles "KFC Santería" and "Kali Maa". [1] [7]
Culto left the Christian faith as part of his journey of self-acceptance of his queerness. [8] [ tone ] He lives in Los Angeles, California. [1]