KB (rapper)
A Florida-born lyricist who fuses pulsing trap beats with fervent gospel messaging, building a dedicated bridge between the church and the charts.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American rapper·Birthday: July 21·Millennials
Biography
KB, born Kevin Burgess in St. Petersburg, Florida, operates at the energetic intersection of faith and hip-hop. His music is not a gentle worship soundtrack but a confrontational, bass-heavy declaration, designed to meet listeners in the clubs and on the streets with a message he's unashamed of. Rising through the ranks of Reach Records' 116 collective, he quickly established himself as a leader, both spiritually and artistically. His projects, from the introductory 'Who Is KB?' to the anthemic 'Today We Rebel,' are marked by a specific tension: they celebrate Christian redemption while openly wrestling with doubt, cultural pressure, and social injustice. Beyond his solo work, he fronts the group HGA (His Glory Alone), emphasizing his focus on communal purpose. KB's impact lies in his ability to make theology feel urgent and accessible, packaging complex ideas in the vernacular of modern rap without diluting their potency, thereby carving out a substantial and respected lane in a often-secular genre.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
KB was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When KB Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
KB's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Released the album 'Weight & Glory,' which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart in 2012.
- Founded and leads the hip-hop collective and group HGA (His Glory Alone).
- Has served as an executive at Reach Records, helping shape the direction of Christian hip-hop.
- His album 'Today We Rebel' tackled themes of social and spiritual conflict, broadening the scope of his lyrical content.
Did You Know?
He is of Haitian descent.
Before his music career, he played college basketball at Southeastern University.
He has collaborated with mainstream artists like Lecrae and Andy Mineo, as well as secular rapper NF.
“I'm not trying to make Christian rap; I'm a Christian who makes rap.”
