KidJay

About

Rapper, songwriter, and podcast host known for his appearance on Season 16 of America's Got Talent in 2021, for his hit song "Golden Child," and for his album Off The Record.

Before Fame

He began rapping in high school and initially performed at school talent shows. He graduated from Ypsilanti Community High School in 2017. He studied audio engineering at Eastern Michigan University. His early performances included opening acts for artists like T.I. and Jermaine Dupri. His big break came when he appeared on America's Got Talent in 2021. He released his first album Off The Record in 2024.

Trivia

He is known for his clean lyrics and has a goal to make music that is accessible to all ages. He believes that avoiding profanity allows his music to reach a wider audience and be more impactful. He has expressed a desire to build an autism-friendly high school.

Family Life

He was born Jason O'Banner Jr. He was born and raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He has an autistic younger brother. He co-hosts the Pop-N-Son-Podcast with his father.

Associated With

He appeared on Season 16 of America's Got Talent along with Dustin Tavella. He met Kevin Johnson in May 2025.