JID is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his rapid-fire flow, lyrics, and hip-hop style. He is signed to Dreamville Records, founded by J. Cole, in partnership with Interscope Records. He is also a founding member of the Atlanta music collective Spillage Village.
Destin Choice Route was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the youngest of seven children. His nickname “JID” was given to him by his grandmother because of his “jittery” behavior as a child.
He attended Stephenson High School and later earned a football scholarship to Hampton University, where he played NCAA Division I football before leaving to pursue music full-time.
Growing up, he was influenced by artists like Jay-Z and Nas.
Music Career
Early Mixtapes (2010–2015)
JID released several independent projects including:
Cakewalk (2010)
Route of All Evil (2012)
Para Tu (2013)
DiCaprio (2015)
These mixtapes built his reputation in Atlanta.
Breakthrough Album: The Never Story (2017)
His debut studio album, The Never Story, was released in 2017 and received critical acclaim. The single “Never” helped establish him as one of hip-hop’s rising stars.
DiCaprio 2 (2018)
His second studio album featured:
“151 Rum”
“Off Deez” (featuring J. Cole)
“Working Out”
Global Success & “Enemy”
JID achieved global chart success with: Enemy. A collaboration with Imagine Dragons for the Netflix series Arcane. The song became his highest-charting single worldwide.
The Forever Story (2022)
His third studio album, The Forever Story, featured:
“Surround Sound” (feat. 21 Savage & Baby Tate)
“Dance Now”
“Raydar”
The album is considered his best by many.
JID Net Worth (2026)
JID’s estimated net worth is between $4 million and $6 million.
His income sources include:
Music sales and streaming
Touring
Songwriting credits
Major collaborations
Brand partnerships
Awards & Grammy Nominations
JID has received multiple Grammy nominations including:
Best Rap Performance (“Down Bad”)
Best Rap Album (Revenge of the Dreamers III)
Album of the Year (as featured artist on Planet Her by Doja Cat)
Personal Life
JID keeps his personal life private and is not publicly linked to a confirmed long-term relationship as of 2026.
