Born in 1968 in New York, Cope2 – whose real name is Fernando Carlo – is one of the iconic figures of American graffiti. Of Puerto Rican descent, he grew up in Kingsbridge, in the South Bronx, a harsh urban environment that would profoundly shape his artistic identity. Early on, he found in graffiti a means of expression and began painting in 1978, fully embracing the golden age of the New York subway.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Cope2 established himself as a key figure in the graffiti scene. He first founded the Kids Destroy crew, which later became King Destroy , cementing his status as the "King" of the 4 subway line. He also joined the KD and TNB crews, solidifying his place in the New York graffiti scene. His instantly recognizable style is based on powerful bubble lettering, executed with speed and confidence, often without preliminary sketches.

Gradually, his talent attracted the attention of galleries and cultural institutions. He transposed the raw energy of the street onto canvas, developing a studio practice that retained the spontaneity of graffiti while exploring new aesthetic avenues. His works are now part of private collections around the world.

His influence extends far beyond the strict confines of street art. Cope2 collaborates with major international brands such as Footlocker, Converse, Adidas, and Time Life. His work also appears in film and video games: his pieces can be found in the film Basquiat , in Shrek 3 , as well as in major titles like Grand Theft Auto IV and Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure , where graffiti plays a central role.