Kirk Knight

Kirk Knight
Kirk Knight in 2013
Kirk Knight in 2013
Background information
Birth nameKirlan Labarrie[1]
Also known asKirk Kneezy, The Kreeper, Young Dust, Kirk Killa
Born (1995-11-16) November 16, 1995 (age 29)[2]
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
InstrumentMPC
Years active2012–present
Labels
Member of
Websitewww.thekreeper.com

Kirlan Labarrie (born November 16, 1995), better known by his stage name Kirk Knight, is an American record producer, rapper and member of the hip hop collective Pro Era. His debut project, Late Knight Special, was released on October 30, 2015. On July 21, 2017, he released a collaborative project with fellow Pro Era member Nyck Caution, Nyck @ Knight, with its first single "Off the Wall" released on June 8, 2017.[3] Kirk Knight is both a producer as well as a rapper. Kirk has produced top songs such as Flem by A$AP Ferg and Big Dusty by Joey Bada$$.[4] His debut studio album, Late Night Special, peaked on the Billboard charts on November 21, 2015, at number 33. Lasting one week on the charts.[5] Recently, Kirk Knight as well as Joey Bada$$ of the Pro Era collective rap group have made hints at a new solo album coming out in 2018 for Kirk Knight.[6] Kirk Knight also went on tour in 2018 with rap collective Flatbush Zombies along with fellow Pro Era member Nyck Caution.[7]

  1. ^ Byrne, Romy (21 September 2015). "The Evolution of Kirk Knight". Interview. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Kreep on Instagram: "November 16,1995. Came a long way from sleeping on couches, I like trains 4 years later the tunnel vision is too persistent. 4 years later im far from the average statics. My success is only measured by my ambition to win, and knowing that from 4 years ago, feels like i already won."". Instagram. Archived from the original on 20 December 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  3. ^ Ortiz, Edwin (June 8, 2017). "Kirk Knight And Nyck Caution Announce 'Nyck @ Knight' Project, Drop "Off The Wall"". Complex. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  4. ^ "Kirk Knight". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  5. ^ "Kirk Knight Late Knight Special Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  6. ^ "Kirk Knight's New Album Is Coming Soon, According To Joey Bada$$". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  7. ^ "Kirk Knight - Tour - Pro Era". Pro Era. Retrieved 2018-05-03.