Clifford Ian Simpson, known by his stage name Kevin Abstract, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his role as a founding member of Brockhampton. He released his debut album, MTV1987, in 2014 to critical acclaim, and received attention from a number of major music blogs and magazine publications. His second album, American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story, was released in November 2016, his third, Arizona Baby, was released in April 2019, and his fourth, Blanket, was released in November 2023.
Abstract performing in 2018 in Quebec City
Brockhampton was an American rap collective founded in 2014 in San Marcos, Texas. Led by Kevin Abstract and formed partially through the online music discussion forum KanyeToThe, the group's final line-up consisted of vocalists Abstract, Matt Champion, Merlyn Wood, and Dom McLennon, vocalists/producers Joba, Bearface, and Jabari Manwa and producers Romil Hemnani and Kiko Merley, as well as graphic designer Henock "HK" Sileshi, photographer Ashlan Grey, web designer Roberto Ontenient, and manager Jon Nunes.
Brockhampton pictured in 2019; clockwise from left: Dom McLennon, Matt Champion, Kevin Abstract, Romil Hemnani, Robert Ontenient, Bearface, Joba, Merlyn Wood, Kiko Merley, Jabari Manwa, Henock Sileshi, Jon Nunes
Image: FEQ July 2018 Brockhampton (43017650620)
Image: FEQ July 2018 Brockhampton (44108123424)
