Brian Todd Collins (born April 1, 1986), better known by his stage name Kid Ink, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and former record producer. He is signed to RCA Records. He released the independent album Up & Away, an EP titled Almost Home, and his second studio album My Own Lane. The latter spawned the singles "Show Me", "Iz U Down", and "Main Chick". On February 3, 2015, he released his third studio album Full Speed, which spawned the singles "Body Language", "Hotel", and "Be Real".
Kid Ink has 25 tattoos on his face, arms, hands, and torso. He got his first tattoo when he was 16 and has been "addicted" to getting tattoos since. His favorites include portraits of his mother and grandfather on his chest and a tiger on the front of his neck, which represents his Chinese symbol. He showed off his tattoos for one of PETA's "Ink Not Mink" anti-fur ads in 2013.
The rapper has been dating the same girl, fitness model Asiah Azante, for over a decade. The couple became engaged in June 2015. He's invited the whole Radio 1 UAE team for his wedding next year.
Discography
Up & Away (2012)
Almost Home (2013)
My Own Lane (2014)
Full Speed (2015)
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