Backpack Kid Biography: Net Worth, Floss, Instagram, Age, Dance, YouTube, TikTok, Wikipedia, Parents, Height
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Biography
The Floss Master Russell Horning (conceived 19 December 2001) also called Backpack Kid is a young talented 22 years old American dancer, rapper, and social media personality.
The teenage sensation has not looked back since taking the internet by surprise.
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| Birth Name: | Russell Horning |
| Stage Name: | Backpack Kid |
| Born: | 19 December 2001 (age 22 years old) |
| Birth Place: | Laurenceville |
| State Of Origin: | Georgia |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Dancer • SM Perosnality |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Early Life
Russell Horning popularly known as Backpack Kid is an American dancer, rapper, and popular figure on social media. He was raised by his mom– Anita Redd in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He also has a younger sister called Jill.
Education
Backpack Kid currently focuses on his music and dance career and serves as a role model to many of his peers at Georgia. He once took a dance class but left after a month due to personal reasons.
Career
The wunderkind came into the limelight after posting his dance videos on his Instagram page. In 2016, one of his dance videos went viral, gaining the attention of many music artists and icons in America.
That same year, Rihanna had posted his dance moves on her Instagram page which increased his followership. He also got tagged up to 700,000 times on Instagram a year earlier.
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In 2017, he got invited by Katy Perry to dance in her famous song Swiss Swiss on Saturday Night Live. He later went on to create a viral hashtag– #IGotSkillsChallenge before collaborating with fellow dancers Maleo Bowles and Benny Imprint.
His signature move is popularly called Flossing and has been performed by football stars and other athletes. It has also featured in games and ads in recent times.
Backpack Kid is also a rapper and launched his song Flossing featuring DJ Suede. He also launched his debut four-song EP titled Swag Pack Kid on his 17th birthday.
Personal Life
Backpack Kid spends his time with his ‘dance buddies’. Most of his fans keep up with him through his Instagram page.
He is currently single and has yet to reveal anything about his love life.
Awards
- Kids Choice Award for Favourite Dance Trend.
- Shorty Award for Best In Dance
Net Worth
Russell Horning who became an internet sensation with Backpack Kid has an estimated net worth of $500,000.
Social Media
- Instagram- @thebackpackkid
- Twitter- @iambackpackkid
- Facebook- Nil
- TikTok- @thebackpackkid
- Snapchat- @i_spitbarzz
- Phone Number- Private
