Backpack Kid

Instagram Star

Birthday December 19, 2001

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Lawrenceville, GA

Age 22 years old

#4,357 Most Popular

About

Social media personality named Russell Horning, but best known as the Backpack Kid. He's popular for his dance moves which landed him a spot on Katy Perry's SNL performance of her single "Swish Swish." 

Before Fame

He previously attended church camp. He first started blowing up as i_got_barzz when one of his dance videos went viral in January 2016. 

Trivia

He created the #IGotSkillsChallenge. He documents his dance moves on his thebackpackkid Instagram, which has amassed over 1.3 million followers.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He has a younger sister named Jill. 

Associated With

He has collaborated on videos with fellow dancers Mateo Bowles and Benny Imprint.

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Backpack Kid Q&A