Noongar Wongi rapper Inkabee delivers a powerful Like A Version cover of "Where Is The Love?", infusing the classic with timely resonance.
- March 28, 2026
AceShowbiz - Inkabee, the Noongar Wongi rapper from Boorloo (Perth), made a striking debut on triple j's Like A Version by covering the Black Eyed Peas' 2003 hit "Where Is the Love?".
Delivering a full-band rendition of the conscious hip-hop classic, Inkabee infused the performance with a maturity and confidence that belied his teenage years. His interpretation underscored the song’s themes of global division and compassion, resonating powerfully amid current world events.
The inspiration for the song choice came naturally. "Me and my mum were driving in the car and we already had our Like A Version song picked out," Inkabee explained. "But we were just listening to songs and 'Where Is The Love?' came on. We were listening and I just thought it’s the most perfect song for how the world is right now."
Inkabee first entered the spotlight when he released his debut track "Beat the Odds" in December 2022 at just 11 years old, collaborating with his father, rapper and activist Flewnt. The song attracted national media attention and led to two nominations at the West Australian Music Awards.
The father-son duo’s follow-up, "We Dat Good", went viral after a live performance on triple j's Bars of Steel garnered over 10 million views online, significantly expanding Inkabee's audience.
Despite his young age, Inkabee has built an impressive resume. At SXSW Sydney in 2023, Chance the Rapper introduced him on stage, calling him "the future of Australian hip-hop." He has also performed at major events like the Indigenous round of the AFL at Perth’s Optus Stadium for an audience of 60,000 people, Vivid Sydney at the Sydney Opera House, and SXSW Texas.
Additionally, Inkabee was named the triple j Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative winner, a prestigious program that has supported artists such as Genesis Owusu, The Kid LAROI, and Hockey Dad.
Inkabee’s Like A Version performance marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career, highlighting his ability to connect with audiences and deliver powerful messages through music.
