MattyBRaps
A YouTube kid who grew into a genuine hip-hop artist, building a music career from his childhood bedroom to national tours.
Born 2003 (age 23)·American rapper·Birthday: January 6·Generation Z
Biography
Matthew David Morris, known to the world as MattyBRaps, didn't just post cute covers; he built a digital empire. Starting at age seven with a viral rendition of a Justin Bieber song, he quickly evolved from a novelty act into a serious young musician with a knack for catchy, family-friendly rap. His YouTube channel became a launchpad, amassing millions of subscribers and billions of views, proving the platform's power to create a new kind of pop star. As he matured, so did his sound, leading to original music, collaborations with established artists, and headlining tours, navigating the tricky transition from internet child star to a respected artist on his own terms.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
MattyBRaps was born in 2003, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When MattyBRaps Was Born
The biggest hits of 2003
#1 Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Best Picture
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
#1 TV Show
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
MattyBRaps's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2003Born
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2008Started school
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2016Became a teenager
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Could drive
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2021Could vote
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2024Turned 21
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 23 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Amassed over 5 billion views on his primary YouTube channel, building a massive digital fanbase.
- Headlined the 'MattyBRaps Live' tour, performing his original music for sold-out audiences across the United States.
- Released multiple original studio albums and EPs, including 2018's 'Outside the Lines', transitioning from covers to his own work.
Did You Know?
His younger sister, Sarah, often appears in his music videos and has her own following.
He performed at the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2012 during the Obama administration.
His first viral video was a cover of Justin Bieber's "Baby" that he filmed in his living room.
“I started making music in my living room, and that's still where it feels real.”
