KB, whose real name is Kevin Burgess, is an American Christian rapper born in 1988 in St. Petersburg, Florida. A former member of the 116 Clique alongside Lecrae, he made his mark on Christian rap with tracks like Church Clap and albums like Today We Rebel.
Kevin Elijah Burgess was born on July 21, 1988, in St. Petersburg, Florida, into a military family that moved to Illinois for a time before returning to Florida after his parents separated. A troubled teenager, he discovered Christian rap through a CD a friend gave him and found in his faith a new direction. At Trinity College of Florida, he and some friends formed the group HGA (His Glory Alone), which caught the attention of rapper Lecrae.
Spotted by Lecrae, KB toured with him and then signed with Reach Records, the rapper's label, in 2010. There he released several notable projects, including Weight & Glory (2012), Today We Rebel (2017), and the track Church Clap, the only song of his career to be certified gold by the RIAA. A member of the 116 Clique alongside Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, and Tedashii, he left Reach Records in 2020 to join Essential Sound, a Sony Music group label, where he continues a committed solo career.
- Origin
- St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
- Style
- Christian rap (CCM / hip hop)
- Active since
- 2010
- Good to know
- Former member of the 116 Clique, formed around Lecrae; his track Church Clap is certified gold
How did KB get started?
Born into a military family, Kevin Burgess grew up between Illinois and Florida before going through a teenage years marked by personal struggles. A Christian rap CD given to him by a friend changed his path and turned him toward faith and songwriting.
At Trinity College of Florida, he formed the group HGA with other Christian students devoted to rap. Their work caught the attention of rapper Lecrae, who invited him on tour before offering him a contract with his label Reach Records in 2010.
What makes KB distinctive?
KB writes rap that is directly rooted in his faith, with no detours, and a lyrical rigor well regarded in the Christian rap scene. His track Church Clap, featuring Lecrae, remains the most iconic song of his career and the only one certified gold. A longtime member of the 116 Clique, he embodies a generation of Christian rappers who carried the genre beyond church walls, before pursuing a more independent path after leaving Reach Records in 2020.
Where should you start with KB?
Today We Rebel (2017) and the track Church Clap give a good sense of his style. For a more recent introduction, his projects released on Essential Sound, like His Glory Alone, show a more personal side of his songwriting.
songs
GOD CAME THROUGH
A song of praise and testimony about God's faithfulness through hardship.
TOO UNFAZED
A track that affirms unshakable faith in the face of difficulty, in the direct style typical of KB.
SPEAK THRU ME!
A recent collaboration in which KB prays that his music will carry a message greater than himself.
Discography
- 2026This Cannot Be Sold
- 2023His Glory Alone II
- 2020His Glory Alone
- 2017Today We Rebel
- 2015Tomorrow We Live
- 2014100· EP
- 2012Weight & Glory
- 2011Who Is KB?· Mixtape
Read also
Frequently asked questions
Who is KB?
KB, whose real name is Kevin Burgess, is an American Christian rapper born in 1988 in Florida. A former member of the 116 Clique, formed around Lecrae, he is known for tracks like Church Clap and songwriting rooted directly in his faith.
Is KB a Christian?
Yes, KB is an openly Christian rapper. His music, released on Reach Records and then Essential Sound, fits squarely within Christian rap (CCM), with lyrics centered on faith and the grace of God.
What is KB's best known song?
Church Clap, featuring Lecrae, is KB's most famous track. It is the only song of his career to be certified gold by the RIAA in the United States.
What is the 116 Clique?
116 is a collective of Christian rappers formed around Lecrae and his label Reach Records, including KB, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, and Tedashii. The name refers to Romans 1:16.
Where can you listen to KB?
His music is available on the usual streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer) and on his official YouTube channel, where he posts music videos and audio tracks.
What is KB's most recent album?
His latest album, This Cannot Be Sold, was released in 2026 on Provident Label Group, continuing his solo work since leaving Reach Records.