Young Dylan is the stage name of actor and rapper Dylan Gilmer. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, he became known after a viral childhood rap video and later starred in the Nickelodeon series Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan.
He went viral at age 6
Young Dylan attracted widespread attention at age 6 after a video of him rapping to Bryson Tiller’s “Don’t” went viral. He later said that he did not understand what “viral” meant at the time, but recognized that many people suddenly knew him.
The video helped launch his entertainment career. His early television appearances included America’s Got Talent and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and he also performed freestyle rap during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
He’s a Nickelodeon star
In 2020, Young Dylan began starring in Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan, a Nickelodeon series built around his public persona. He described the role as an unexpected expansion of his ambitions, explaining that he had initially imagined becoming a musician rather than leading a television series.
The series ran from 2020 through 2024 and included 71 episodes. Tyler Perry produced the show, an experience Young Dylan described as inspirational. His other screen credits include appearances in That Girl Lay Lay, Side Hustle, The Tiny Chef Show, and the music video A Boogie wit da Hoodie: Secrets.
His new single is called ‘Tik Tok’
Young Dylan released the single “Tik Tok,” drawing inspiration from the social media platform of the same name. The music video was filmed on a school football field, and he has said that he wanted to become a rapper, actor, and football player.
He also served as one of the young hosts of Peacock’s The Kids Tonight Show. The program adapted the format of The Tonight Show for a child-led cast, with games, celebrity interactions, and an energetic studio environment.
Quick facts
- A video of Young Dylan rapping to Bryson Tiller’s “Don’t” went viral when he was 6.
- The viral video helped start Young Dylan’s entertainment career.
- Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan was created as a television series built around Young Dylan’s public persona.
- Young Dylan initially expected to become a musician rather than lead a television series.
- Young Dylan performed an off-the-cuff freestyle rap on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
- Young Dylan released a single called “Tik Tok.”
- Young Dylan was one of the young hosts of Peacock’s The Kids Tonight Show.
- Young Dylan’s screen credits include That Girl Lay Lay, Side Hustle, and The Tiny Chef Show.
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What is Young Dylan's real name?
Young Dylan's birth name is Dylan Gilmer.
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