Kevin Abstract Biography: Songs, Net Worth, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Girlfriend, Awards, Instagram

Clifford Ian Simpson, known professionally as Kevin Abstract, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, director, and founding member of the groundbreaking collective BROCKHAMPTON.

Rising from the internet forums of Texas, he became one of the first openly gay rappers in mainstream hip-hop, blending confessional pop-punk, R&B, and alt-rap into a sound that defined a generation of queer, genre-fluid artists.

Profile

• Full Name: Clifford Ian Simpson
• Stage Name: Kevin Abstract
• Born: 16, July 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Director, Producer
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Partner: Nick Holliday
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $6 million to $8 million

Early Life and Education

Clifford Ian Simpson was born on July 16, 1996, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was raised primarily by his single mother in a conservative, religious household. He came out as gay at 15, an experience that led to tension at home and eventually running away at 16 to live with friends in Houston and later Atlanta.

Simpson attended The Woodlands College Park High School but dropped out in 2014 to pursue music full-time. He is African-American and was raised in a Christian environment, though he now identifies as non-religious.

Career

Kevin Abstract began releasing music at 15 under aliases like “Kevin Theater” before settling on Kevin Abstract and posting on KanyeToThe (later AliveSinceForever) in 2013. His debut mixtape Kevin Loves the Internet (2014) and debut album MTV1987 (2014) caught early attention, but it was founding BROCKHAMPTON in 2015—initially on a Kanye West fan forum—that changed everything.

The group’s explosive SATURATION trilogy (2017) and major-label debut iridescence (2018) made them the self-proclaimed “best boy band since One Direction,” with Abstract as creative director, lead songwriter, and public face.

After BROCKHAMPTON’s announced indefinite hiatus following ROADRUNNER (2021) and The Family (2022), Abstract pivoted to a solo renaissance. His 2019 album ARIZONA BABY and its expanded Ghettobaby EP marked a raw, guitar-driven shift, while Blanket (2023)—a full-on alt-rock pivot—divided fans but proved his refusal to be boxed in.

In 2025 he released the ambitious double album GLUETANK, featuring the hit “Tennessee” with Lil Nas X, and launched his directorial debut with the short film Heaven Can’t Wait.

Kevin Abstract remains one of the most visible openly gay figures in hip-hop, collaborating with Frank Ocean, Ryan Beatty, and Slowthai while running his own label Video Store and clothing line. His influence on queer representation and DIY collectives is widely acknowledged.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kevinabstract
• Twitter Handle: @kevinabstract

Personal Life

Kevin Abstract has been open about his sexuality since the 2016 BROCKHAMPTON single “JUNKY” and has used his platform to discuss mental health, coming out, and Black queer identity.

Since 2023 he has been in a relationship with photographer Nick Holliday. He splits time between Los Angeles and Hawaii, is an avid filmmaker, and has spoken about past struggles with depression and suicidal ideation.

Discography

• MTV1987 (2014)
• American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story (2016)
• ARIZONA BABY / Ghettobaby (2019)
• Blanket (2023)
• GLUETANK (2025)

Net Worth

Kevin Abstract has an estimated net worth of $6 million to $8 million. His wealth comes from BROCKHAMPTON catalog royalties and touring, solo album sales and streaming, Video Store label profits, fashion collaborations, directing fees, and real estate holdings in California and Texas.