Biography
Who is Yungblud?
Early life and real name
Dominic Richard Harrison was born on August 5, 1997, in Doncaster, United Kingdom. His parents are Samantha and Justin Harrison, and he grew up with two younger sisters named Jemima and Isobel.
He attended Ackworth School and later studied at the Arts Educational Schools in London. During his youth, he faced challenges related to an ADHD diagnosis and an energetic personality before pursuing his creative career.
Acting and early music career
Before focusing entirely on music, Yungblud worked as an actor and appeared in television series such as Emmerdale and The Lodge. He transitioned into the music industry by releasing his early singles like King Charles and I Love You, Will You Marry Me in 2017.
His debut EP titled Yungblud was released in January 2018. This was followed by his first full-length studio album, 21st Century Liability, later that same year.
Albums and chart success
In 2019, Yungblud released his second EP, The Underrated Youth, which featured collaborations and personal songwriting. He also shared several singles, including 11 Minutes featuring Halsey and Travis Barker.
His second studio album, Weird!, came out in December 2020 after pandemic-related delays and reached the top of the UK Albums Chart. His self-titled third studio album, Yungblud, was released in September 2022 and also reached number one on the UK Album Charts.
Recent projects and performances
Yungblud continued releasing new music and performing at major festivals, including Coachella in 2023. He released singles such as Lowlife and Abyss, which served as the opening theme for the Kaiju No. 8 anime series.
In 2025, he released his fourth studio album, Idols, through Locomotion Recordings and Capitol Records. He also performed a charity single covering Changes at Ozzy Osbourne's final Black Sabbath concert.
Birthday and age
Yungblud was born on August 5, 1997, which makes Yungblud 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Yungblud shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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