Dylan Gilmer

Dylan Gilmer (born March 4, 2009), known professionally as Young Dylan, is an American actor, rapper, and television host. He rose to prominence after his rap videos went viral when he was six years old, and he has since appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, performed at NBA All‑Star Weekend, and starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom Tyler Perry's Young Dylan (2020–2025). At age 6, his parents posted a home video of him rapping Bryson Tiller's "Don't", which went viral.

Career

Viral sensation & early media appearances He first gained national attention after appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show multiple times, and performing during the NBA All‑Star Celebrity Game halftime shows. In 2019, at age ten, he competed on Season 14 of America's Got Talent and advanced to the Judge Cuts, though he was eliminated before the quarterfinals.

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan (2020–2025) In 2020, Dylan was cast by Tyler Perry to star as a fictionalized version of himself in the Nickelodeon sitcom Tyler Perry's Young Dylan, which aired from February 29, 2020, through April 30, 2025, for five seasons and 85 episodes.

Dylan has recorded and released original music, including singles like "Tik Tok" and "Get Litty", and has made frequent appearances on children‑oriented television, including hosting NFL Slimetime and co‑hosting Peacock’s The Kids Tonight Show in 2021.

Side Hustle

Episode; "When Worlds Collide" That Girl Lay Lay Episode; "Dylan and Rebecca's Cleve-Land-Land Adventure" Play-Doh Squished

Episode; "Planes, Trains, Cars"

The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode; "Episode 105" Guest Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023 Musical performer The Tiny Chef Show Guest star 2025 Elio Bryce Discography

Tik Tok (2022) Get Litty 2022 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) Young Dylan

2023 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) Young Dylan