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 AllâÂÂStar Weekend, and starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom Tyler Perry's Young Dylan (2020âÂÂ2025).
Dylan Gilmer was born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland, to parents Damon and Deaundra Gilmer. He developed an early interest in music and grew up listening to Drake. At age 6, his parents posted a home video of him rapping Bryson Tiller's "Don't", which went viral.
He first gained national attention after appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show multiple times, and performing during the NBA AllâÂÂStar 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.
In 2020, Dylan was cast by Tyler Perry to star as a fictionalized version of himself in the Nickelodeon sitcom Tyler PerryâÂÂs 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 âÂÂTik Tokâ and âÂÂGet Litty,â and has made frequent appearances on childrenâÂÂoriented television, including hosting NFL Slimetime and coâÂÂhosting PeacockâÂÂs The Kids Tonight Show in 2021.