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Kevin Abstract

{{short description|American rapper and singer (born 1996)}}

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{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Kevin Abstract

| image = FEQ July 2018 Brockhampton (43017650620) (cropped).jpg

| caption = Abstract performing in 2018 in Quebec City

| alias = {{hlist|Kevin Cinema|Milo|goshpixie|Billy Star|Ian Simpson}}

| birth_name = Clifford Ian Simpson

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|7|16}}

| birth_place = Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.

| genre = {{flatlist|

  • Hip hop
  • pop
  • R&B
  • alternative rock{{cite web |last1=Simpson |first1=Paul |title=Kevin Abstract Biography, Songs, & Albums |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kevin-abstract-mn0003463226/biography |website=AllMusic |access-date=August 4, 2022}}

}}

| occupation = {{flatlist|

  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter

}}

| years_active = 2009–present

| current_member_of =

| past_member_of = {{flatlist|

  • Brockhampton
  • AliveSinceForever{{cite magazine |last1=Cea |first1=Max |date=October 4, 2019 |title=The Oral History of Brockhampton... as Told by Brockhampton |url=https://www.gq.com/story/the-oral-history-of-brockhampton |access-date=April 28, 2024 |magazine=GQ |language=en-US}}

}}

| website = {{URL|kevinabstract.co}}

| module = {{infobox person|embed=yes

| signature = Kevin Abstract sig.svg

}}

}}

Clifford Ian Simpson{{cite news |last1=Slingerland |first1=Calum |title=Brockhampton's Kevin Abstract Addresses Ameer Vann's Sexual Misconduct Allegations |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/brockhamptons_kevin_abstract_addresses_ameer_vann_allegations_potential_album_delay |access-date=January 22, 2019 |work=Exclaim! |date=May 24, 2018}} (born July 16, 1996), known by his stage name Kevin Abstract, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter{{Cite web|url=http://www.deezer.com/en/artist/7406332|title=Features|website=Deezer|language=en-GB|access-date=February 3, 2018}} known for his role as a founding member of Brockhampton. He released his debut album, MTV1987, in 2014 to critical acclaim, and received attention from a number of major music blogs and magazine publications. His second album, American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story, was released in November 2016, his third, Arizona Baby, was released in April 2019, and his fourth, Blanket, was released in November 2023.

Early life

Abstract was born in Corpus Christi, Texas.{{Cite news|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/the-best-thing-kevin-abstract-ever-did-for-himself-was-run-away-from-home|title=The best thing Kevin Abstract ever did for himself was run away from home|date=February 3, 2016|work=For The Win|access-date=March 7, 2018|language=en-US}} Abstract was not close with his mother, not even knowing what her profession was. As Abstract began to realize his sexuality, he isolated himself from his family, feeling ashamed. Many speculate that this is one of the reasons that he ran away from home.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/apr/06/kevin-abstract-brockhampton-rapper-boy-band|title=Kevin Abstract: 'When you mention Bieber, Lorde, One Direction: I want to be on that list'|last=Haithcoat|first=Rebecca|date=April 6, 2017|work=The Guardian|access-date=December 25, 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}} He has stated that his family members are "extremely religious" Mormons.{{Cite web|title=Brockhampton Takes A Trip Down Memory Lane - American Boyband - YouTube| date=October 2, 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWSXr19laaU|access-date=July 30, 2020|via=YouTube}} 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.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/11/15/kevin-abstract-american-boyfriend-interview-brockhampton|title=Meet Kevin Abstract, The Post-Everything Kid Making Songs For Outcasts|work=The FADER|access-date=December 25, 2017|language=en}}

Music career

= 2009-2022: Brockhampton =

{{main|Brockhampton (band)}}

In 2009, a thirteen year-old Abstract made a forum post on internet forum KanyeToThe, recruiting rappers, singers, producers, to form an internet based collective known as AliveSinceForever. In 2014, Abstract, along with select members of AliveSinceForever, formed a new San Marcos based collective named Brockhampton.{{Cite web |last=Mobilio |first=Max Cea, Matteo |date=2019-10-03 |title=The Oral History of Brockhampton... as Told by Brockhampton |url=https://www.gq.com/story/the-oral-history-of-brockhampton |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=GQ |language=en-US}}

In 2016, Brockhampton released their debut mixtape All-American Trash.{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Craig |date=2016-03-30 |title=PREMIERE: Brockhampton's Debut Mixtape 'All-American Trash' Contains Multitudes |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/premiere-brockhampton-all-american-trash-mixtape-stream/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Vice |language=en}} In 2017, the group moved to Los Angeles and received attention for their critically acclaimed Saturation album trilogy, comprising Saturation, Saturation II, and Saturation III. In April 2018, the group signed to RCA Records, and that same year released their major label debut Iridescence. Iridescence became the groups first album to debut atop the Billboard 200.{{Cite magazine |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |date=2018-09-30 |title=Brockhampton's 'Iridescence' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/brockhampton-iridescence-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-albums-chart/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} The group next album, Ginger, was released in 2019 and spawned the double-platinum single "Sugar".{{Cite web |title=Gold & Platinum |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=RIAA |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2021-01-06 |title=BROCKHAMPTON Earns First Platinum Record With "SUGAR" |url=https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/brockhampton-sugar-certified-platinum |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Hypebeast}}

In January 2022, following the release of Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine (2021), the group announced an indefinite hiatus and the cancellation of all remaining tour dates. The final Brockhampton albums, The Family and TM, were released in November.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-17 |title=BROCKHAMPTON Drop Final Album The Family: Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2022/11/brockhampton-final-album-the-family-stream/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |language=en-US}}

= 2013: Early solo work =

In May 2013, Abstract released the single "Angels", a collaboration with AliveSinceForever and Brockhampton bandmate Dom McLennon.{{Cite web |last=Tanners |first=Jon |title=Dom McLennon and Kevin Abstract - "Angels" |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/jon-tanners/dom-mclennon-and-kevin-abstract-angels |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Complex |language=en-us}} In July, he was a featured artist on bandmate Ameer Vann's single "Rabbits".{{Cite web |last=Tanners |first=Jon |title=Video: Ameer Vann ft. Kevin Abstract - "Rabbits" |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/jon-tanners/video-ameer-vann-ft-kevin-abstract-rabbits |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Complex |language=en-us}} In September, Abstract released his eponymous debut EP.{{Cite web |last=Tanners |first=Jon |title=Download Kevin Abstract's Self-Titled EP |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/jon-tanners/download-kevin-abstracts-self-titled-ep |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}

= 2014-15: ''MTV1987'' =

{{main|MTV1987}}

At the beginning of 2014, Abstract began working on his debut album with Brockhampton producer Romil Hemnani.{{Cite magazine |last=Ramirez |first=Erika |date=July 15, 2014 |title=Kevin Abstract, 'MTV1987': Exclusive Album Stream |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6157633/kevin-abstract-mtv1987-exclusive-album-stream |magazine=Billboard}} On April 1, 2014, he released the record's first single, entitled "Save".{{Citation |title=Kevin Abstract – SAVE |url=https://genius.com/Kevin-abstract-save-lyrics }} The second single from the album, "Drugs", was released on May 6, 2014,{{Cite web |title=Drugs – Single by Kevin Abstract |url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2014/05/kevin-abstract-drugs/ |website=Pigeons & Planes |access-date=August 31, 2015}} with the music video following around a month later.{{Cite web|title = Kevin Abstract "Drugs" Video {{!}} Mass Appeal|url = http://massappeal.com/kevin-abstract-drugs-music-video/|access-date = September 2, 2015|archive-date = December 8, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208050105/http://massappeal.com/kevin-abstract-drugs-music-video/|url-status = dead}} The album was released on July 15, 2014, and was met with positive reviews from a number of music blogs, such as Billboard, Complex,{{Cite web |last=X |first=Dharmic |date=July 18, 2014 |title=Stream Kevin Abstract's 'MTV1987' Album |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/07/kevin-abstract-mtv1987-album-stream |access-date=August 31, 2015 |website=Complex}} Spin,{{cite magazine |title=Kevin Abstract, MTV1987 (Self-Released) – Kevin Abstract Mtv1987_1 – 4 |url=http://www.spin.com/2014/12/40-best-hip-hop-albums-2014/kevin-abstract-mtv1987_1/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417014103/http://www.spin.com/2014/12/40-best-hip-hop-albums-2014/kevin-abstract-mtv1987_1 |access-date=September 2, 2015 |archive-date=April 17, 2015 |magazine=Spin}} Pigeons & Planes,{{Cite web |last=Larew |first=Tim |date=July 15, 2014 |title=Stream Kevin Abstract's Free Album 'MTV1987' |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/tim-larew/stream-kevin-abstracts-free-album-mtv1987 |access-date=September 2, 2015 |website=Pigeons & Planes |publisher=Complex Networks}} and 2DopeBoyz.{{Cite web |title=Kevin Abstract – MTV1987 (Album) |url=http://2dopeboyz.com/2014/07/15/kevin-abstract-mtv1987-album/ |website=2DOPEBOYZ |access-date=September 2, 2015}} After the release of MTV1987, Abstract began working on the music video for the song "Hell/Heroina", using more than $3,000 accrued from fans through a Kickstarter campaign.{{Cite web |title=Kevin Abstract – Hell / Heroina Music Video |url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevinabstract/kevin-abstract-hell-heroina-music-video |website=Kickstarter |date=November 5, 2014 |access-date=August 31, 2015}} The crowdfunded project was directed by Tyler Mitchell and finally released on November 4, 2014.{{Cite web |last=Reed |first=Ashley N. |date=November 4, 2014 |title=Premiere: Watch Kevin Abstract's 'Hell/Heroina' Video |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/11/kevin-abstract-hell-heroina-video |access-date=September 2, 2015 |website=Complex}}

On June 23, 2015, Abstract released a video for "Save", directed by Ian Gilner, Henock Sileshi and Franklin Mendez.{{Cite web |title=Watch the Premiere of Kevin Abstract's Unsettling "Save" Video |url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2015/06/watch-the-premiere-of-kevin-abstracts-unsettling-save-video/ |access-date=September 1, 2015}}

= 2016–2017: ''American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story'' and Viceland =

{{main|American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story}}

In March 2016, Abstract joined alternative band The Neighbourhood on a week-long tour through England, opening up shows in Portsmouth, Birmingham, Manchester, and London. The final show of the tour was live streamed via the Periscope app, in which he also teased his new album They Shoot Horses, expected to be released in 2016. He also provided confirmation that his next single would be called Empty.

In April, Abstract announced that he would be going on tour with The Neighbourhood again, but this time in the US, during May and June. Abstract exclusively performed new songs from his upcoming album.

At the end of June, Abstract announced that he had changed the title of his upcoming album to American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story and reassured fans that it would still be coming later that year.

Abstract, along with fellow members of Brockhampton, appeared in the Viceland television series American Boyband, which premiered on June 8, 2017. The series followed Abstract on his first headlining tour across North America, while also capturing moments of other Brockhampton members still at home in South Central, Los Angeles.

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

= 2018–2019: ''Arizona Baby'' =

{{main|Arizona Baby}}

In June 2018, Abstract added a picture with the text "ambfII" to his Instagram story, presumably standing for "American Boyfriend II". Later that year, in October, he tweeted the words "american boyfriend",{{Cite tweet|user=kevinabstract|number=1052059496699359238|title=american boyfriend|last=Abstract|first=Kevin|date=October 16, 2018|access-date=March 22, 2019}} seemingly teasing something. On March 19, 2019, Abstract tweeted a photo, which appears to be the cover of a new album or a single.{{Cite tweet|user=kevinabstract|number=1108195542650089472|title=pic.twitter.com/G1FP3V5ask|last=Abstract|first=Kevin|date=March 19, 2019|access-date=March 22, 2019}} He also changed his profile picture and his header image. In early April, he expressed in a series of now deleted tweets that once he released as much music as he can in 2019, he would like to retire and focus on filmmaking. Throughout the following weeks, Abstract released more teasers for his upcoming third studio album, Arizona Baby. With the album to be released in three separate parts, Abstract released a new single titled "Big Wheels" on April 9, 2019, with the first part of Arizona Baby releasing just two days later on April 11, along with a music video for "Georgia".{{Citation|last=BROCKHAMPTON|title=THE 1-9-9-9 IS COMING|date=April 8, 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGE43GXrDa0|access-date=April 10, 2019}}{{Citation|last=BROCKHAMPTON|title=I Got Georgia On My Mind|date=April 10, 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p46XLiCcqMs|access-date=April 11, 2019}} On the same day, Abstract announced the second part to the Arizona Baby album, Ghettobaby, released April 18, with a music video for "Baby Boy".{{Cite tweet|user=kevinabstract|number=1116183602415300609|title=Ghettobaby Next week|last=Abstract|first=Kevin|date=April 10, 2019|access-date=April 11, 2019}} Finally, the full album was released on April 25, alongside a music video for the song "Peach".{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2019 |title=Kevin Abstract shares full 'ARIZONA baby' album |url=https://diymag.com/news/kevin-abstract-arizona-baby-album-listen-stream |access-date=May 27, 2020 |website=DIY |language=en}}

= 2020–present: ''Blanket'' =

{{BLP unreferenced section|date=August 2021}}

On January 18, 2021, Abstract teased a song titled "It's Alright". He later teased another song called "Sierra Nights" on February 6, 2021. He 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, Abstract posted snippets of 2 songs, "Tucker" and "Seven Days a Week", the latter being worked on with Brockhampton member HK. On May 22, he shared a snippet for "4Sure". On May 24, Abstract posted a picture of him and a text saying "1978". He teased the track "Everything" the following day. A different version of "Everything", with pitched up vocals and drums, was teased on June 4, 2021.

On July 16, 2021, Abstract released a single titled, "Slugger", featuring $NOT and slowthai. On August 18, 2021, he released the single, "Sierra Nights", alongside Ryan Beatty.{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2021 |title=Kevin Abstract shares new solo track 'SIERRA NIGHTS' feat. Ryan Beatty: Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2021/08/kevin-abstract-sierra-nights-stream/ |access-date=July 29, 2022 |website=Consequence |language=en-US}}

On October 5, 2023, Abstract released the single "Blanket", a more rock-inspired cut with no traditional rap verses. The track was paired with a music video, the first of which to not be released on Brockhampton's official YouTube channel. On October 11, he officially announced that his album Blanket would be released on November 3.

Other ventures

In 2021, Abstract started the clothing brand Video Store Apparel (VSA) with fellow Brockhampton member Romil Hemnani.{{Cite web|title=Kevin Abstract Drops Video for 'Sierra Nights' f/ Ryan Beatty|url=https://www.complex.com/music/kevin-abstract-sierra-nights-video-ryan-beatty|access-date=February 22, 2022|website=Complex|language=en}} Stylist Nick Holiday is a frequent collaborator.{{Cite web|date=November 20, 2021|title=Kevin Abstract and Nick Holiday Dream of the Last Blockbuster|url=https://www.papermag.com/kevin-abstract-nick-holiday-vsa-2655766176.html|access-date=February 22, 2022|website=PAPER|language=en}}

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

Influences

Abstract said his influences for MTV1987 were Frank Ocean, Justin Timberlake, and Kid Cudi.{{Cite web |title=Stream Kevin Abstract's Free Album "MTV1987" |url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2014/07/stream-kevin-abstracts-free-album-mtv1987/ |website=Pigeons & Planes |access-date=November 28, 2015 |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Zane Lowe and BROCKHAMPTON |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/sa.cf8cd760-e0f6-11e7-b1bd-8235bc504484 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222221620/https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/sa.cf8cd760-e0f6-11e7-b1bd-8235bc504484 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 22, 2017 |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=Apple Music |language=en}}

Personal life

Abstract came out as gay in 2016 and his lyrics often mention his sexuality. He has stated he will rap about being gay as long as he can imagine a fan in need of a voice.{{Cite news |last=Chesman |first=Donna-Claire |date=August 22, 2017 |title=How Many Times Does Kevin Abstract Need to Rap About Being Gay? |url=https://djbooth.net/features/2017-08-22-kevin-abstract-rapping-about-being-gay |access-date=April 30, 2018 |work=DJBooth |language=en}} As of 2022, Abstract is dating Brockhampton collaborator and stylist Nick Holiday.{{cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |date=September 14, 2022 |title=Kevin Abstract Shares New Picture with His Boyfriend Nick Holiday |url=https://www.out.com/celebs/2022/9/14/kevin-abstract-shares-new-picture-his-boyfriend-nick-holiday |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=Out}}

Selected discography

=Studio albums=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of studio albums

! rowspan="2" |Title

! rowspan="2" |Album details

! colspan="5" |Peak chart positions

scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US
{{Cite magazine |title=Kevin Abstract Chart History: Billboard 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/kevin-abstract/chart-history/tlp/ |access-date=May 6, 2023 |magazine=Billboard}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US
R&B/HH
{{Cite magazine |title=Kevin Abstract Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/kevin-abstract/chart-history/tlp/ |access-date=May 6, 2023 |magazine=Billboard}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US
Rap
{{Cite magazine |title=Kevin Abstract Chart History: Top Rap Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/kevin-abstract/chart-history/tlp/ |access-date=May 6, 2023 |magazine=Billboard}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | AUS
{{Cite web |date=May 4, 2019 |title=ARIA CHART WATCH #523 |url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/5/aria-chart-watch-523/ |access-date=May 6, 2023 |website=auspOp |author1=Auspop |archive-date=August 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813091624/https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/5/aria-chart-watch-523/ |url-status=dead }}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | CAN
{{Cite magazine |title=Kevin Abstract Chart History: Canadian Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/kevin-abstract/chart-history/tlp/ |access-date=May 6, 2023 |magazine=Billboard}}

scope="row" | MTV1987

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  • Released: July 15, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Streaming

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scope="row" | American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story

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  • Released: November 18, 2016
  • Label: Question Everything, Empire
  • Formats: CD, DL, streaming

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scope="row" | Arizona Baby

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  • Released: April 25, 2019
  • Label: Question Everything, RCA
  • Formats: DL, streaming

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scope="row" | Blanket

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  • Released: November 3, 2023
  • Label: Video Store, RCA
  • Formats: DL, streaming

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== With Brockhampton ==

{{see also|Brockhampton discography}}

=Singles=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of singles showing year released and album name

! Title

! Year

! Album

scope="row"| "Save"

| rowspan="2"| 2014

| rowspan="2"| MTV1987

scope="row"| "Drugs"
scope="row"| "Echo"

| 2015

| rowspan="4"| American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story

scope="row"| "Empty"{{Cite web |date=2016-09-22 |title=Kevin Abstract Proves His Prowess as a Director With Fearless "Empty" Video |url=https://djbooth.net/features/2016-09-22-kevin-abstract-empty-video/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=DJBooth |language=en-US}}

| rowspan="3"| 2016

scope="row"| "Yellow"{{Cite web |last=C.M |first=Emmanuel |date=2016-11-03 |title=Kevin Abstract Releases 'Yellow' and 'Miserable America' Off 'American Boyfriend' Album - XXL |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/kevin-abstract-wants-everything-yellow/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}
scope="row"| "Miserable America"
scope="row"| "Slugger"
{{small|(featuring $NOT & Slowthai)}}{{Cite web |last=Kenneally |first=Cerys |date=16 July 2021 |title=BROCKHAMPTON's Kevin Abstract links with slowthai and $NOT on new track "Slugger" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/brockhamptons-kevin-abstract-links-with-slowthai-snot-on-new-track-slugger |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=The Line of Best Fit |language=en-US}}

| rowspan="2"| 2021

| rowspan="2" {{n/a|Non-album singles}}

scope="row"| "Sierra Nights"
{{small|(featuring Ryan Beatty)}}{{Cite magazine |last=Legaspi |first=Althea |date=2021-08-19 |title=Kevin Abstract Drops 'Sierra Nights' Video Featuring Ryan Beatty |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kevin-abstract-ryan-beatty-sierra-nights-song-video-featuring-ryan-beatty-1214085/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
scope="row"| "Eye Eye Eye"
{{small|(with $NOT)}}

| rowspan="3"| 2022

| Ethereal

scope="row"| "Dear Ms. Holloway"
{{small|(with Easy Life)}}{{Cite web |last=Renshaw |first=David |date=May 25, 2022 |title=Kevin Abstract begins post-Brockhampton era on Easy Life's "Dear Miss Holloway" |url=https://www.thefader.com/2022/05/25/kevin-abstract-easy-life-dear-miss-holloway |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=The FADER |language=en}}

| Maybe in Another Life...

scope="row"| "Easy v2"
{{small|(with Baird)}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-04 |title=Kevin Abstract goes grunge on new song "BLANKET": Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2023/10/kevin-abstract-blanket-stream/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Consequence |language=en}}

| {{n/a|Non-album single}}

scope="row"| "Blanket"{{Cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=2023-10-04 |title=Kevin Abstract Starts His Rock Era With Ominous Single 'Blanket' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kevin-abstract-drops-blanket-video-1234840087/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}

| rowspan="4" |2023

| rowspan="4" |Blanket

scope="row"| "What Should I Do"{{Cite web |last=Chavannes |first=Laurent |date=2023-11-11 |title=Kevin Abstract Tries to Forget Love on "What Should I Do?" Off New Album 'Blanket' |url=https://atwoodmagazine.com/wsid-kevin-abstract-what-should-i-do-song-review-blanket/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Atwood Magazine |language=en-US}}
scope="row"| "Running Out"{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=2023-10-25 |title=Kevin Abstract Grapples With Guilt and Grief on New Song 'Running Out' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kevin-abstract-new-song-running-out-blanket-1234862173/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
scope="row"| "Madonna"{{Cite web |date=2023-11-01 |title=Kevin Abstract Shares New Single "Madonna": Listen |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2241243/kevin-abstract-madonna/music/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}
scope="row"| "Tennessee"
{{small|(featuring Lil Nas X)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/kevin-abstract-and-lil-nas-x-team-up-for-sultry-new-single-tennessee-3753511|title= Kevin Abstract and Lil Nas X team up for sultry new single 'Tennessee'|website=NME|date=May 3, 2024|access-date=May 5, 2024}}

| rowspan="7" | 2024

| {{tba}}

scope="row"| "Once in a Lifetime"{{Cite web |last=Brasil |first=Sydney |date=May 17, 2024 |title=Now You Can Listen to That "Stop Making Sense' Tribute Album |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/now-you-can-listen-to-that-stop-making-sense-tribute-album |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Exclaim! |language=en}}

|Everyone's Getting Involved

scope="row"| "Creek"
{{small|(featuring Nourished by Time)}}{{Cite web |date=2024-07-31 |title=Kevin Abstract Teams Up With Nourished By Time On New Song "Creek": Listen |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2274125/kevin-abstract-creek-feat-nourished-by-time/music/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}

| rowspan="5" {{TBA}}

scope="row"| "You're My Type of Pleasure"{{Cite web |last=Bernstein |first=Elaina |date=2024-08-06 |title=Kevin Abstract Has Dropped Three More YouTube-Exclusive Singles in the Past 24 Hours |url=https://hypebeast.com/2024/8/kevin-abstract-diamondz-and-cash-jefferson-youre-my-type-of-pleasure-stream-lil-yachty-hvn |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Hypebeast}}
scope="row"| "Jefferson"
scope="row"| "Diamondz & Cash"
{{small|(featuring Lil Yachty & HVN)}}
scope="row"| "Big Dog"{{Cite web |date=2024-07-29 |title=Kevin Abstract's Nostalgic New Song 'Big Dog' Reflects On A Lost Love |url=https://uproxx.com/music/kevin-abstract-big-dog-new-song/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}

Filmography

class="wikitable"
rowspan="2" | Year

! rowspan="2" | Title

style="width:65px;"| Director

! Role

! Medium

! Notes

2014

| mtv1987

| {{No}}

| Himself

| Documentary

| rowspan="12" |

2015

| Dreams Die Young

| {{No}}

| Himself

| Short Series

2016

| All-American Trash Documentary

| {{No}}

| Himself

| Documentary

rowspan="5" | 2017

| Helmet Boy

| {{yes}}

| Helmet Boy

| Short Series

American Boyband

| {{no}}

| Himself

| Documentary Series

Jennifer's Tour, A Live Show By Brockhampton

| {{no}}

| Himself

| Documentary Series

Billy Star

| {{yes}}

| Helmet Boy

| Short Film

Saturation Documenatary

| {{no}}

| Himself

| Documentary

rowspan="2" | 2018

| Love Your Parents Tour

| {{no}}

| Himself

| Documentary Series

The Longest Summer in America

| {{yes}}{{efn-ua|Credited under the alias Dude Heifetz.}}

| Himself

| Documentary

2019

| Keeping The Band

| {{yes}}

| Himself

| Series

2020-2021

| In-Focus

| {{yes}}

| {{n/a|None}}

| Interview Series

2021

| Euphoria

| {{no}}

| {{n/a|None}}

| Series

| Creative Consultant

2022

| Christmas Special Vol. 1

| {{no}}

| Himself

| Short Film

| Executive Producer

=Music videos=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of music videos as Kevin Abstract

! scope="col" | Title

! scope="col" style="width:2em;"| Year

! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Album(s)

! scope="col" style="width:7em;"| Director(s)

scope="row" | "Drugs"

| rowspan="2" | 2014

| rowspan="3" | MTV1987

| Kevin Abstract, Henock Sileshi, Franklin Mendez

scope="row" | "Hell/Heroina"

| Tyler Mitchell

scope="row" | "Save"

| 2015

| Ian Gilner, Henock Sileshi

scope="row" | "Echo"

| rowspan="2" | 2016

| rowspan="4" | American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story

| Tyler Mitchell

scope="row" | "Empty"

| rowspan="9" | Kevin Abstract

scope="row" | "Runner"

| rowspan="2" | 2017

scope="row" | "Miserable America"
scope="row" | "The 1-9-9-9 Is Coming"{{efn-ua|"The 1-9-9-9 Is Coming" serves as a music video and teaser for the track Big Wheels on Arizona Baby.}}

| rowspan="4" | 2019

| rowspan="4" | Arizona Baby

scope="row" | "I Got Georgia On My Mind"{{efn-ua|"I Got Georgia On My Mind" serves as a music video and teaser for the track Georgia on Arizona Baby.}}
scope="row" | "Baby Boy"
scope="row" | "Peach"
scope="row" | "Slugger"
{{small|(featuring $NOT & Slowthai)}}

| rowspan="2" | 2021

| rowspan="2" {{n/a}}

scope="row" | "Sierra Nights"
{{small|(featuring Ryan Beatty)}}
scope="row" | "Blanket"

| rowspan="1" | 2023

| rowspan="1" | Blanket

| Kevin Abstract, Cole Bat

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of music videos directed

! scope="col" | Title

! scope="col" style="width:2em;"| Year

! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Album(s)

! scope="col" style="width:7em;"| Director(s)

scope="row" | "Flip Mo"
{{small|(Merlyn Wood featuring Dom McLennon)}}

| 2016

| ALL-AMERICAN TRASH

| rowspan="27" | Kevin Abstract

scope="row" | "Cannon"

| rowspan="14" | 2017

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | "Face"

| rowspan="4" | Saturation

scope="row" | "Heat"
scope="row" | "Gold"
scope="row" | "Star"
scope="row" | "Lamb"

| Saturation Drafts

scope="row" | "Gummy"

| rowspan="4" | Saturation II

scope="row" | "Swamp"
scope="row" | "Junky"
scope="row" | "Sweet"
scope="row" | "Follow"

| Saturation Drafts

scope="row" | "Boys"

| Saturation

scope="row" | "Boogie"

| rowspan="2" | Saturation III

scope="row" | "Rental"
scope="row" | "Bruise"{{efn-ua|A music video for the song "Bruise" by Ryan Beatty.}}

| rowspan="7" | 2018

| Boy in Jeans

scope="row" | "1999 Wildfire"

| rowspan="3" {{n/a}}

scope="row" | "1998 Truman"
scope="row" | "1997 Diana"
scope="row" | "San Marcos"

| rowspan="3" | Iridescence

scope="row" | "New Orleans"
scope="row" | "Thug Life"
scope="row" | "This is Dominic Fike"{{efn-ua|"This is Dominic Fike" is an alternate music video for the single 3 Nights by Dominic Fike.}}

| rowspan=4" | 2019

| Don't Forget About Me, Demos

scope="row" | "Heaven Belongs to You"

| rowspan="4" | Ginger

scope="row" | "Dearly Departed"
scope="row" | "Sugar"
scope="row" | "Sugar"{{Efn-ua|Due to NSFW content and nudity included in the original music video, an alternate version was released intended for a younger audience.}}

| 2020

scope="row" | "Buzzcut"
{{small|(featuring Danny Brown)}}

| rowspan="2" | 2021

| rowspan="2" | Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine

| rowspan="2" | Kevin Abstract, Dan Streit

scope="row" | "Brockhampton Presents: Count On Me"{{efn-ua|"Brockhampton Presents: Count On Me" is a music video composed of the tracks "Count On Me" and "Roberto's Interlude" from their album Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine}}

Notes

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References

{{Reflist}}

External links

  • {{Official website|http://kevinabstract.com/}}

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{{Brockhampton}}

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