When he was growing up, Kechardae “KE Drummer Boy” Callins watched his musically-inclined family play instruments at church, and by the time he was five, he followed suit. He became an accomplished drummer and by 2018 began joining major hip-hop stars on stage, playing drums for artists that include Toosii, Trina, Hotboii, LPB Poody, Brooklyn Queen, Tokyo Jetz, Latto, and Asian Doll. You’ll find his artist collaborations on his Instagram channel, @ke_drummerboy.
Callins grew up in Winter Haven, Florida, and since moving further east to Orlando has stayed close to his Winter Haven community, hosting gatherings where neighborhood kids meet at the park to play kickball. KE Drummer Boy has an avid youth following on TikTok @kedrummerboy, entertaining 1.5 million fans with funny skits about real-life situations.