At just eleven years old, Young Dylan became
the star of his very own show.
And along the way, we got to see him
in all this other cool stuff.
Now let's take a look back at where it all began,
for this rapper, actor, host, extraordinaire.
Dylan got his start rapping, freestyling,
and writing his own songs all before the age of seven.
It's no wonder he got his own featured verse on All That,
only a few years later.
♪ Get up Tia! On my big wagon!♪
♪ 'Cause Young Dyl, He wants a dragon! ♪
♪ I want a dragon ♪
♪ I want a dragon please ♪
♪ I want a dragon ♪
♪ Gimme a dragon now ♪
Oh! Okay.
Dylan showed off his comedy chops with the cast.
And I can dance.
And eventually start as the main musical guest.
I go by the name of Young Dylan and...
Ya'll ready to get turned up? It's on!
After wowing the world with his talent,
Dylan got his very own show on Nickelodeon
and even performed the theme song himself.
♪ There once was a kid from The city of Chi ♪
♪ Nor was they putting Out a regular guy ♪
♪ Everybody follow me. Imma take you on a trip ♪
♪ Buckle up, let's go Imma get you all hip ♪
Young Dylan's show is not that far off from real life,
as he regularly freestyles...
You go by Mr. Matthews. I can see see that on your desk.
One day you gon learn that Young Dylan is the best.
Teaches us the lingo of the rap game...
I've been in there trying to school him,
but he on that dial up.
What are you saying?
You know what dial up is.
Back in the day that's how I used to get my hook up.
and occasionally tugs at our heart strings.
- See you soon? - Uh hmm.
It's time to go.
Since then, we've seen Dylan pop up all over the place.
He gave us words of encouragement
during the Kids Together Town hall.
Next, Dylan guest starred and even took over
co hosting duties on Group Chat with That Girl Lay Lay.
So, this week I decided
hey, why don't I just take over the whole show
and bring my friend Young Dylan to host with me.
Umm. Do you think they know we took over their show?
[chirping]
Don't know, don't care.
This is Group Chat!
After losing a challenge on Unfiltered,
we get to see Dylan bravely drinking a burrito smoothie.
Oh!
- Oh no, Dylan! - You got it!
Oh my gosh.
[screaming]
- Oh! - Oh! Oh no!
Oh!
That was not good!
When kids came together to make their voice heard
during the 2020 election, Dylan joined in
with his own original song.
♪ Look. Look, I've been thinking a lot ♪
♪ Thinkin' 'bout the stuff Who we are, who we not ♪
♪ All this fighting going on Wonder when will it stop? ♪
♪ If my voice was heard What do I really want? ♪
♪ Uh. All this talk. Democratic Republican ♪
♪ It's us, the U.S. It's our government ♪
♪ We get the chance To raise our hands ♪
♪ ‘Cause devided we fall And united we stand, so ♪
Last winter, Dylan also gave his hilarious take on holiday gifts
during the All Star Nickmas Spectacular.
This year, you can just skip all the gifts.
Just give me the money.
But, if you have to give me a gift,
then please, wrap it in money.
That way, if I don't like the gift,
at least I still have the money.
And isn't that what the holidays are all about?
Happy holidays, everyone.
♪ Get money ♪
After that, Dylan collabed again with That Girl Lay Lay
and flexed his hosting abilities at the Kids Choice Awards.
Young Dylan, come in!
What is your location?
Still charting the course, Kenan!
The one award determined my blimp trajectory!
Let's see who the nominees are!
Now regular collaborators,
Dylan then guest starred on Lay Lay's show.
Where we got to see an epic performance from the two.
♪ Young Dylan! Top billin'! ♪
♪ Lay Lay! I know we Supposed to be battlin'! ♪
♪ Maybe even tattlin'! ♪
♪ Instead of being far apart We had a little heart to heart♪
♪ Hey! I envy your style Your passion for the art ♪
♪ And Imma shout your dj out ♪
♪ 'Cause she fly And she's smart ♪
♪ Well, you're the real deal, Dylan and I like your manners ♪
♪ Plus, you got bars. You put it down for Atlanta ♪
♪ What's really dope, Is you're the only girl ♪
♪ 'Bout the dominate rap All across the world ♪
♪ You know we better together All that beefing was whack ♪
♪ The only beef that I want is The boom box triple stacked ♪
♪ Scrubbing together! Can't miss! No cat ♪
♪ Young D and Lay Lay killed The game, and that's a wrap! ♪
Just when you thought he couldn't do more,
this past football season, Dylan got to share his love
of the pigskin as a co host of NFL Slime Time.
Football is back!
It NFL week! Want to live with that fire!
Are you ready, Nick Nation?
‘Cause we're about to turn these highlights into...
slime lights!
Most recently, Dylan even got to share the screen
with hip hop legend Chance, the Rapper, in the season
finale of his show.
Uh, are you Young Dylan?
Um, he is I. I mean, I am he!
I'm sorry.
Yes, I am Young Dylan.
Sorry, I'm just a big fan of yours!
Uh, I'm a really big fan of yours, actually.
Battle Rap sent me a demo.
It was really good.
He did?
I thought he just stabbed me in the back
and forgot all about me.
So...
I know you want to sign me.
Easy. Slow down. Look.
You're talented.
You don't need me to sign you.
Own your own stuff.
Build your own team and just keep at it.
Young Dylan is a thing of the past.
- Yes. - Oh word.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Don't listen to her.
I'm still in it to win it.
Good man. Keep your head up, yo.
Imma keep looking out for you.
And hit me in a couple years for a feature.
I will for sure.
Thanks for putting that fire back in me.
And throughout all this time, Dylan writing new music,
collaborating with different artists,
and taking his rap game to the next level.
But if you're like us and still can't get enough
of this rising star, be sure to tune in
to Young Dylan only on Nick.
♪ They thought I couldn't do it ♪
♪ Now I'm back With another one ♪
♪ Pop! They like I caught the Whole class chewin' bubble gum ♪
♪ Ya idol. Your highest title. I came to take it ♪
♪ I went from grading papers Everyday to making paper ♪
♪ I'm teaching and I'm dreaming ♪
♪ So, you know, I keep on praying ♪
♪ They vote me As their favorite ♪
♪ ‘Cause they got me on their play list ♪