Introducing Kidd G, the stage name of Jonathan Gabriel Horne, an American singer-songwriter and social media personality. Known for his genre-breaking songs that blend country music with hip-hop influences, Kidd G has made a name for himself in the music industry. With his debut single “Sorry,” he has since released the EP “Teenage Dream” and the studio album “Down Home Boy.” Initially sharing his music on TikTok and SoundCloud, Kidd G has amassed a dedicated following of 1.4 million fans and 72k followers, respectively. His YouTube channel boasts 398K subscribers, where he uploads official music videos. On Instagram, he has 458K followers, often sharing pictures of himself riding ATV’s. Recently, Kidd G embarked on The Real Me Tour in April 2022.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Jonathan Gabriel Horne
- Age: 20 Years, 20 Year Old Males
- Family:
- Father: David Horne
- Mother: Rachel Grace Okelley
- Born Country: United States
- Height: 5’9″ (175 cm), 5’9″ Males
- U.S. State: Georgia
- Education: Harris County High School
Rise to Stardom
Kidd G was only 11 when his older brother Dustin got his first car. They would often spend time sitting in the car, listening to music. Kidd G was deeply influenced by country music and taught himself freestyle rapping by listening to hip-hop artists like Rae Sremmurd, Young Thug, and Chance the Rapper.
Music Career
Kidd G released his debut single, “Sorry,” a traditional hip-hop song, on SoundCloud in February 2019. He started filming short clips of himself rapping and posted them on his TikTok profile. As the videos gained popularity, he decided to pursue music more seriously and convinced his parents to set up a studio in his bedroom. With the help of a friend, he recorded several songs per day during the holiday break. Although his early songs were good, they didn’t become the Billboard hits he was expecting. However, the skepticism from people around town encouraged him to continue making music, which he uploaded on SoundCloud and promoted on TikTok.
In the spring of 2020, Kidd G’s genre-bending music caught the attention of the hip-hop focused Miami-based label and management company Rebel Music, which signed a deal with him. In October of that year, he released the peppy breakup ballad “Dirt Road,” which became a viral hit on TikTok and reached No.40 on Billboard’s hot country songs chart.
Music Career Continued
Kidd G’s early music focused on hip-hop and rap, but he also ventured into country music with his debut EP, “Teenage Dream.” The EP, released in November 2020, included songs like “Dirt Road,” “Small Town Girl,” and “Passin’ Thru.” It was a critical hit and peaked at No.3 on Billboard’s heatseekers albums chart. In December, he released a deluxe version of the album, titled “Teenage Dream: 1000 Miles From Georgia,” which added four songs to the original album. His debut studio album, “Down Home Boy,” was released in September 2021 and received 15 million streams on Spotify alone. He has since released several more singles, including “Left Me,” “Dirt Road” remix, and “People Talk.”
Family & Personal Life
Kidd G, born as Jonathan Gabriel “Gabe” Horne on April 21, 2003, in Hamilton, Georgia, comes from a supportive family. He has an older brother named Dustin. Before pursuing music, Kidd G was interested in baseball and fishing and had received two college scholarships for fishing. Some of his songs, like “AKs and Glock Nines,” were inspired by personal experiences, such as a rift with his father. He also wrote the song “Whiskey & Wine” for his mother. Even his grandmother was impressed by his music after the release of “Dirt Road.” Kidd G’s family was flown to Miami, Florida, by Rebel Music, and his mother’s prayer in the recording booth was included in his song “Letter.”