25 Facts About Kevin Abstract

Kevin Abstract released his debut album, MTV1987, in 2014 to critical acclaim, and received attention from a number of major music blogs and magazine publications.

Kevin Abstract has stated that his family members are "extremely religious" Mormons.

Kevin Abstract began producing music at 11 and ran away from home at 15, staying at a friend's house for a year before moving to Georgia to live with his sister.

In 2009, a thirteen year-old Kevin Abstract made a forum post on internet forum KanyeToThe, recruiting rappers, singers, producers, to form an internet based collective known as AliveSinceForever.

In May 2013, Kevin Abstract released the single "Angels", a collaboration with AliveSinceForever and Brockhampton bandmate Dom McLennon.

At the beginning of 2014, Kevin Abstract began working on his debut album with Brockhampton producer Romil Hemnani.

On June 23,2015, Kevin Abstract released a video for "Save", directed by Ian Gilner, Henock Sileshi and Franklin Mendez.

In March 2016, Kevin Abstract joined alternative band The Neighbourhood on a week-long tour through England, opening up shows in Portsmouth, Birmingham, Manchester, and London.

Kevin Abstract provided confirmation that his next single would be called Empty.

Kevin Abstract is currently managed by longtime manager and business partner Anish Ochani as well as Christian and Kelly Clancy of 4 Strikes.

In June 2018, Kevin Abstract added a picture with the text "ambfII" to his Instagram story, presumably standing for "American Boyfriend II".

On March 19,2019, Kevin Abstract tweeted a photo, which appears to be the cover of a new album or a single.

Kevin Abstract changed his profile picture and his header image.

On January 18,2021, Kevin Abstract teased a song titled "It's Alright".

Kevin Abstract later teased another song called "Sierra Nights" on February 6,2021.

Kevin Abstract would go on to preview the tracks in full in an Instagram stream, and played snippets of 3 other songs on February 23,2021.

On May 16,2021, Kevin Abstract posted snippets of 2 songs, "Tucker" and "Seven Days a Week", the latter being worked on with Brockhampton member HK.

On May 24, Kevin Abstract posted a picture of him and a text saying "1978".

On July 16,2021, Kevin Abstract released a single titled, "Slugger", featuring $NOT and slowthai.

On October 5,2023, Kevin Abstract released the single "Blanket", a more rock-inspired cut with no traditional rap verses.

In 2021, Kevin Abstract started the clothing brand Video Store Apparel with fellow Brockhampton member Romil Hemnani.

Kevin Abstract became a creative consultant in the second season of the HBO teen drama, Euphoria.

Kevin Abstract said his influences for MTV1987 were Frank Ocean, Justin Timberlake, and Kid Cudi.

Kevin Abstract has described Kanye West, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Childish Gambino, Outkast, Lana Del Rey and Tyler, the Creator as influences on his music, with Tyler's group, Odd Future, being a large point of reference and inspiration for Brockhampton.

Kevin Abstract has stated he will rap about being gay as long as he can imagine a fan in need of a voice.