Who is Kid Ink? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Brian Todd Collins

Age: 38 Years, 38 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Asiah Azante

children: Aislin Parvaneh Collins (daughter)

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Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Males

U.S. State: California

City: Los Angeles

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What genre of music does Kid Ink primarily perform?

Kid Ink primarily performs hip hop music.
2

What was Kid Ink's breakthrough single that gained him mainstream recognition?

Kid Ink's breakthrough single was "Show Me" featuring Chris Brown, released in 2013.
3

How did Kid Ink get his stage name?

Kid Ink got his stage name from his love of tattoos and his childhood nickname, "Rockstar."
4

What record label is Kid Ink signed to?

Kid Ink is signed to Tha Alumni Music Group and RCA Records.
5

In addition to his music career, what other business ventures has Kid Ink pursued?

Kid Ink has ventured into the fashion industry with his own clothing line called "Alumni."

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Career

Since the beginning of his career, Kid Ink has produced music that crosses boundaries and refuses to adhere to any restrictive definitions. He took up the stage name ‘Rockstar’ in 2009, and released the mixtape ‘World Tour’ independently and exclusively to digital media outlets the following year. After the mixtape became a success, he signed to ‘Tha Alumni Group label’. He adopted the moniker ‘Kid Ink’ in 2010, releasing his second mixtape ‘Crash Landing’ to mark the occasion. In June of the same year he launched his third mixtape ‘Daydreamer’, with original productions from various artists including Lex Luger, Tha Bizness, and Jahlil Beats, and then in October, the fourth one, ‘Wheels Up’, featuring the likes of Nipsey Hussle, Tyga, 2 Chainz, and Travis Porter.

‘Up & Away’, his first studio album, was released in CD and LP format, as well as digitally, on June 12, 2012; it featured six singles, including ‘Time of Your Life’, ‘Lost in the Sauce’, and ‘Drippin’. The producers were DJ Ill Will, ‘The Arsenals’, DJ Spinz, Ned Cameron, and more. The album reached #3 spot on the ‘US R&B/Hip-Hop’ chart. ‘Rocketshipshawty’, his fifth mixtape, was released on November 21, 2012.

In January 2013, Kid Ink revealed on Twitter that he has signed to ‘RCA Records’, and subsequently released a new single ‘Bad Ass’. His EP ‘Almost Home’, serving as his major label debut, was released on 28 May 2013. The second single from the EP, ‘Money and the Power’, appeared in the soundtrack of ‘NBA Live 14’, and on HBO’ s reality sports documentary television series ‘Hard Knocks’. It was also chosen as one of the theme songs for ‘Wrestlemania 31’. Kid Ink, supported by Skylar Grey and Travis Barker, gave a live performance of the song at the event.

He dropped his second studio album ‘My Own Lane’ on January 7, 2014. The album topped the ‘US Rap Albums’ chart, and reached at #2 spot on the ‘US R&B/Hip-Hop’ chart. On February 9, 2016, the album was certified Gold by ‘RIAA’. ‘Show Me’, the lead single from the album, which features a hook from Chris Brown, was certified double Platinum. He launched his sixth mixtape ‘4B’s’ (a collaborative effort with ‘Batgang’) on August 26, 2014.

‘Full Speed’, released on January 30, 2015, and through ‘Tha Alumni Music Group’, ‘88 Classic’, and ‘RCA Records’, was his third studio album. It topped both the ‘US Rap Albums’ chart and the ‘US R&B/Hip-Hop’ chart and was supported by four singles, ‘Body Language’(featuring Usher and Tinashe), ‘Hotel’ (featuring Chris Brown), ‘Be Real’ (featuring Dej Loaf), and ‘Dolo’ (featuring R. Kelly). ‘Be Real’ became his second single to be certified Platinum.

Kid Ink released his fourth and latest studio album ‘Summer in the Winter’ on Christmas Day, 2015. It featured Akon, Fetty Wap, and Bia, among others. He put out his seventh mixtape on September 20, 2016, titled, ‘RSS2’. Kid Ink’s only release so far in 2017 is the mixtape ‘7 Series’, which has the song ‘F with U’ featuring Ty Dolla $ign as the lead single.

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Personal Life

Kid Ink was born as Brian Todd Collins on April 1, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA. In the absence of a father, he was raised by his mother with financial support provided by his grandfather. He has an older brother, two step-brothers, and two step sisters. He met fitness-model Asiah Azante when they were both still teenagers. After a decade-long relationship, the couple became engaged in June 2015. They welcomed their baby daughter, Aislin Parvaneh Collins, in February 2016.

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Facts About Kid Ink

Kid Ink's real name is Brian Todd Collins, and he got his stage name from his love of tattoos and his childhood nickname "Ink."

He graduated from the prestigious alumni of the Alumni of King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, where he was classmates with fellow rapper Tyga.

Kid Ink is a talented producer as well as a rapper, having produced tracks for artists like Sean Kingston and Diddy.

In addition to music, Kid Ink has also ventured into the fashion world, collaborating with brands like Diamond Supply Co. and Neff Headwear.

He is known for his energetic live performances and has toured with artists such as Chris Brown and Kendrick Lamar.

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What genre of music does Kid Ink primarily perform?

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How did Kid Ink get his stage name?

What record label is Kid Ink signed to?

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