Kid Ink | |
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 Collins in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Brian Todd Collins |
| Also known as | Rockstar |
| Born | April 1, 1986 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, pop rap |
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| Discography | Kid Ink discography |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | kidinkmusic |
Brian Todd Collins (born April 1, 1986),[2] known professionally as Kid Ink, is an American rapper and singer from Los Angeles, California.[3][4] His debut studio album, Up & Away (2012), was released independently and peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200. He then signed with RCA Records to release his debut extended play (EP) Almost Home (2013), followed by his second album and major label debut, My Own Lane, the following year. The latter peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and was led by the single "Show Me" (featuring Chris Brown), which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album spawned two additional singles: "Iz U Down" (featuring Tyga) and "Main Chick" (featuring Chris Brown). His third album, Full Speed (2015), peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the singles "Body Language" (featuring Usher and Tinashe) and "Be Real" (featuring Dej Loaf), both of which received platinum certifications by the RIAA.
Collins' surprise-released sixth mixtape, Summer in the Winter (2015), was preceded by the platinum-certified single "Promise" (featuring Fetty Wap). His second EP, 7 Series (2017), narrowly entered the Billboard 200 and was preceded by the single "F with U" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign). His third EP, Missed Calls (2019) was supported by the single "YUSO" (featuring Lil Wayne and Saweetie) and failed to chart, serving as his final release with RCA. His fourth album, Alive (2021), served as his first independent project in nearly a decade.
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