KIDD G
Kidd G is an American model, singer, and TikTok star from Columbus, Georgia. He’s known for his unique flow, upbeat energy and creative take on hip hop. Kidd G has been making music since he was in high school, building his audience through TikTok. His music has been featured on multiple platforms including Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.
Kidd G was born in Columbus, Georgia. Prior to pursuing music as his passion, Kidd G dedicated much of his time and focus on sports, specifically baseball and fishing, which he excelled in. In fact, he was so skilled at fishing that he received two scholarship offers for it in college.At the age of 16, Kidd G started composing his own music, which was a fusion of scathing emo-rap inspired by Juice WRLD, featuring powerful tunes and angry lyrics.
He began uploading his tracks to SoundCloud and TikTok, and in less than a year, and before he turned 17, he made it to the Billboard charts. Interestingly, his debut in the country genre was marked by his single “Dirt Road,” which landed at the No. 40 spot on hot country songs based solely on streams, a rare occurrence on this chart that usually favors radio hits.
Kidd G’s debut EP, “Teenage Dream,” was released on Thanksgiving 2020 and peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s heatseekers albums chart.The same year, Kidd G was scouted by Rebel Music, a label and management company based in Miami that specializes in hip-hop music (having managed artists such as YNW Melly, Hotboii, Kaash Paige, and Dominic Fike), and eventually signed with them.
Kidd G built up anticipation for his first country single “Dirt Road” on TikTok before finally releasing the full version, which ended up being his breakthrough hit. This sparked a surge in his following on the platform, as he gained over 150,000 new followers. Even now, TikTok remains one of his most impactful outlets, with a current following of nearly 1.5 million.
Kidd G has made a mark in the music industry, having been prominently featured in The New York Times Magazine, which is a renowned publication known for showcasing exceptional talent. He also collaborated with Lil Uzi Vert, a prominent figure in the rap and hip-hop scene, cementing his position as an artist with immense potential and talent.
Kidd G masterfully merges hip-hop and country, and draws inspiration from Juice WRLD and Post Malone, creating a unique and eclectic sound. His music combines the rhythmic beats and emotive lyrics of hip-hop with the storytelling and twang of country music.
The resulting sound is a fusion of the two genres that is both catchy and raw, featuring elements such as rich melodies, scathing emo-rap, and catchy lyrics.