Backpack Kid
Instagram Star
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 new 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 1.6 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.