kid ink

Kid Ink, known professionally as Brian Todd Collins, is an American rapper and singer who has achieved commercial success with platinum-certified singles and multiple Billboard 200 charting albums. After securing his first genuine production credit for a Nipsey Hussle single in 2008, Kid Ink transitioned into a prolific recording career as an artist. His first official mixtape, ‘World Tour,’ released February 1, 2010, garnered significant industry attention and led to his signing with Tha Alumni Group and 88 Classic. Throughout 2011, Kid Ink further built his profile with multiple independent mixtapes, featuring collaborators such as Roscoe Dash, Ty Dolla Sign, Meek Mill, and 2 Chainz.

Building on this momentum, Kid Ink released his third studio album, ‘Full Speed,’ in February 2015, which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200. This album spawned two platinum-certified singles: ‘Body Language,’ featuring Usher and Tinashe, and ‘Be Real,’ featuring Dej Loaf. Later in December 2015, he unveiled the commercial mixtape ‘Summer in the Winter,’ which included the double platinum-certified single ‘Promise’ featuring Fetty Wap. His consistent output and multi-platinum certifications solidified his reputation as a commercially potent artist with widespread appeal.

Continuing his prolific release schedule, Kid Ink debuted the mixtape ‘RSS2’ on SoundCloud in 2016, followed by the EP ‘7 Series’ in 2017. Throughout his career, Kid Ink has consistently demonstrated his ability to blend lyrical prowess with mainstream appeal, contributing to multiple Billboard 200 charting albums and earning numerous platinum and multi-platinum certifications for his singles, establishing him as a significant force in contemporary hip-hop.