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Dylan Gilmer
Born
Dylan Gilmer

(2009-03-04)March 4, 2009
Other namesYoung Dylan
Occupation(s)Rapper, Actor, Television host
Years active2015–present
Known for
Parent(s)Damon Gilmer (father); Deaundra Gilmer (mother)

Dylan Gilmer (born March 4, 2009), known professionally as Young Dylan, is an American actor, rapper, television host and former child actor. He rose to prominence after his rap videos went viral when he was six years old, and he has since appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, performed at NBA All‑Star Weekend, and starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom Tyler Perry's Young Dylan (2020).[1]

Early life

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Dylan Gilmer was born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland to parents Damon and Deaundra Gilmer. He developed an early interest in music, and grew up listening to Drake.[2][3] by age 6,after his parents posted a home video of him rapping Bryson Tiller’s “Don't” went viral.[4][5][6][7]

Career

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Viral sensation & early media appearances

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He first gained national attention after appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show multiple times, and performing during the NBA All‑Star Celebrity Game halftime shows.[8] In 2019, at age ten, he competed on Season 14 of America's Got Talent and advanced to the Judge Cuts, though he was eliminated before the quarterfinals.[2][9]

Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan (2020–present)

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In 2020, Dylan was cast by Tyler Perry to star as a fictionalized version of himself in the Nickelodeon sitcom Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan, which aired from February 29, 2020, through April 30, 2025, for five seasons and 85 episodes.[10]

Dylan has recorded and released original music, including singles like “Tik Tok” and “Get Litty,” and has made frequent appearances on children‑oriented television, including hosting NFL Slimetime and co‑hosting Peacock’s The Kids Tonight Show in 2021.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2019 America's Got Talent Himself Participant
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Guest
2020 All That Episode; "Episode 1118"

Musical guest

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Young Dylan / Dylon Lead role
2021 NFL Slimetime Himself Host
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Guest; episode 1531
The Kids Tonight Show Host[11]
2022 Side Hustle Young Dylan Episode; "When Worlds Collide"
That Girl Lay Lay Episode; "Dylan and Rebecca's Cleve-Land-Land Adventure"
Play-Doh Squished Himself Episode; "Planes, Trains, Cars"
2023 The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode; "Episode 105"

Guest

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023 Musicial performer
The Tiny Chef Show Guest star

Discography

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  • Tik Tok (2022)
  • Get Litty[5] (2023)
  • I Just Wanna[5] (2023)
  • Bet It[5] (2024)

Awards

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Refs.
2021 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star Dylan Gilmer Nominated [12]
2022 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) Young Dylan Nominated [13]
2023 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) Young Dylan Nominated [14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Young Dylan: Get to Know the Rapper and Nickelodeon Star | JenniferHudsonShow.com". Jennifer Hudson Show. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  2. ^ a b "EXCLUSIVE: Dylan Gilmer Talks 'Young Dylan', His New EP, & More with BB". BeautifulBallad. May 23, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Miranda, Alex (July 4, 2020). "Dylan Gilmer starring in 'Tyler Perry's Young Dylan' at 11 years old". WSVN. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  4. ^ Roberts, Kimberly C. (March 3, 2020). "Tyler Perry's latest brings rapper Young Dylan to Nickelodeon". The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d Blackstone, Andrea (September 21, 2023). "'Young Dylan' Continues to Grow with the Flow". The Baltimore Times. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "Young Dylan: Get to Know the Rapper and Nickelodeon Star". Jennifer Hudson Show. February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "K.I.S.H. Magazine Exclusive Interview with Dylan Gilmer aka Young Dylan". K.I.S.H. Magazine. June 16, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  8. ^ "Dylan Gilmer Birthday". National Today. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  9. ^ Dennis, Ryan (October 2, 2019). "Tyler Perry changed this young man's life with one surprise". 11Alive.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (2019-10-02). "Tyler Perry & Nickelodeon Team On Live-Action Series Starring 10-Year-Old Rapper Young Dylan". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  11. ^ "Meet Dylan Gilmer, a host of the new 'Kids Tonight Show' with incredible rap skills". TODAY.com. October 13, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  12. ^ Huff, Lauren (February 2, 2021). "Justin Bieber, Stranger Things, and Ariana Grande top 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominees". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  13. ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 9, 2022). "Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Set; Miranda Cosgrove & Rob Gronkowski To Host Show". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  14. ^ Petski, Denise (January 31, 2023). "Nate Burleson & Charli D'Amelio To Host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards; Stranger Things Leads 2023 Nominations — Full List". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
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