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Nooky
Birth name	Corey Webster
Born	1993/1994
Genres	Australian hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, Producer, Radio Presenter
Years active	2010–present
Website	Instagram Page

Corey Webster (born 1993/1994), known professionally as Nooky, is an Aboriginal Australian rapper, producer, and radio presenter. He has hosted Blak Out which showcases Indigenous artists every Sunday on Australian Youth Broadcaster Triple J since 2021.

Early life and education

Webster was born and grew up in Nowra on the south coast of New South Wales.

Career

In 2016, Webster signed to Bad Apples Music, the record label established by Yorta Yorta rapper and one half of A.B. Original, Briggs. Webster released both his 2019 and 2021 EPs on the record label. In May of the same year, Webster was presented with the Australia Council’s Dreaming Award at the 9th National Indigenous Arts Awards.

In 2017, Webster completed an artistic residency at Bundanon with other rappers Trials, Briggs and Jimblah as well as photographer Tressa Jackson. The work completed at the residency contributed to the production of his first EP.

Blak Out

Webster has hosted Triple J's First Nation's radio show Blak Out since its launch on 20 June 2021. The show is broadcast from 5-6pm every Sunday. On 15 October 2023, Webster played the 1991 Yothu Yindi track "Treaty" on repeat for the entirety of the show in protest the defeat of the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum.

We Are Warriors

On 26 January 2022, Webster launched the social enterprise We Are Warriors in partnership with R/GA to highlight the successes of Indigenous role models and "drive positive change in the lives of the next generation of Indigenous youth." In 2023, We Are Warriors partnered with Sydney's Powerhouse Museum to deliver the event Blak Powerhouse at Powerhouse Ultimo on 26 January. More than 3,000 people attended the event which included live music, dance, art, talks, workshops, and DJs including performances from Indigenous artists. The event was repeated on 26 January 2024.

3%

In 2023, Webster, along with fellow first nations artists, rapper Dallas Woods and singer Angus Fields, formed the hip hop supergroup, 3%. Their debut single "Our People" was released in October 2023 with their debut album "Kill The Dead" released in August 2024. At the 2024 ARIA Music Awards, 3% won Best Hip-Hop/Rap Release and Best Cover Art for Kill the Dead. The group's name refers to the percentage of the Australian population that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Personal Life

Webster is a member of the Yuin and Thunghutti nations.

Discography

EPs

Title	Details
Junction Court	Released: 11 October 2019 Label: Bad Apples Music, Universal Australia Formats: digital download, streaming
Lyrebird Park	Released: 26 November 2021 Label: Bad Apples Music, Universal Australia Formats: digital download, streaming

Awards and Nominations

First Nations Arts Awards

The annual awards were established in 2007 by the Australia Council (now Creative Australia). The awards, consisting of four categories, are restricted to Australian First Nations artists.

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2017	himself	Dreaming Awarad	Won