Young Dylan is a multifaceted talent who’s making an impact on the world through his craft. So, he’s the perfect role model to help Nickelodeon, TIME, and TIME for Kids with their first-ever Kid of the Year initiative. Alongside five peers, Young Dylan has recognized five influential young leaders who are making a positive impact on the world. Pop Culturalist sat down with Young Dylan to chat about the special, which airs tonight on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons at 7:30 pm ET.
PC: You’re on the Kid of the Year committee. How did this opportunity come about?
Young Dylan: This opportunity came about when Nickelodeon reached out and wanted me to be a part of this. I was so excited.
PC: What can fans expect from the special?
Young Dylan: Fans can expect to see kids who are the same age as us making a difference in the world.
PC: How challenging was it narrowing the twenty finalists down to five?
Young Dylan: It was really challenging narrowing the kids down because they were all talented and all doing something to make the world a better place.
PC: What was it like collaborating with the rest of the committee and Trevor Noah?
Young Dylan: It was really fun collaborating with the kids committee, and I had met Trevor Noah before, but it was very brief. But this time was so much fun. At lunch, he and I had a rap battle. I never knew Trevor Noah could rap!
PC: What has it meant to you being a part of this special?
Young Dylan: It meant a lot to me because I got to learn a lot about these kids, and that some of them are doing more than grown-ups as far as making this world better.
PC: Besides Kid of the Year, where can fans see you next? What’s ahead?
Young Dylan: Fans should be on the lookout for my new music.
PC: Guilty pleasure TV show?
Young Dylan: Ridiculousness and ESPN.
PC: Guilty pleasure movie?
Young Dylan: This Christmas and Daddy’s Little Girls.
PC: Favorite book?
Young Dylan: Steph Curry’s book.
PC: Favorite play or musical?
Young Dylan: Never been to either. But my favorite concert is Drake and Future.
PC: A band or artist that fans would be surprised to learn is on your playlist?
Young Dylan: Polo G and Toosii.
PC: Hidden talent?
Young Dylan: Drawing and soccer.
To keep up with Young Dylan, follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Watch Kid of the Year tonight on Nickelodeon at 7:30/6:30c.
Photo Credit: Nickelodeon
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