Backpack Kid

ABOUT BACKPACK KID

Social media personality named Russell Horning, but best known as the Backpack Kid. He's popular for his dance moves which landed him a spot on Katy Perry 's SNL performance of her single " Swish Swish ."

He previously attended church camp. He first started blowing up as i_got_barzz when one of his dance videos went viral in January 2016.

He created the #IGotSkillsChallenge. He documents his dance moves on his thebackpackkid Instagram, which has amassed over 1.3 million followers.

He was born and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He has a younger sister named Jill.

He has collaborated on videos with fellow dancers Mateo Bowles and Benny Imprint .