Young Dylan is an aspiring hip-hop artist. When his mother doesn't come home one day, his grandmother Viola moves him in with his uncle Myles and aunt Yasmine to have parental figures in his life. His style clashes with the styles of Myles' family.
Cast
Main
Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan,[1] an aspiring hip-hop artist
Celina Smith as Rebecca, Young Dylan's older cousin and Charlie's older sister
Hero Hunter as Charlie, Young Dylan's cousin, who used to have an imaginary friend
Jet Miller as Bethany, Rebecca's best friend and Young Dylan's love interest
Mieko Hillman as Yasmine, Young Dylan's aunt, Charlie and Rebecca's mother, Viola's daughter-in-law and Myles's wife
Aloma Lesley Wright as Viola, Young Dylan, Charlie and Rebecca's grandmother, Myles's mother and Yasmine's mother-in-law
Carl Anthony Payne, II as Myles Wilson,[1] Young Dylan's uncle, Charlie and Rebecca's father, Yasmine's husband and Viola's son
Recurring
Rodney Hobbs / Rodney J. Hobbs as Principal Matthews
On October 2, 2019, it was announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry were teaming up to create a comedy series about a 10-year-old rapper with a working title of Young Dylan. Tyler Perry serves as writer for the series, while Tyler Perry Studios produces the series. The series stars Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan.[3][4] On January 23, 2020, the cast for the series was announced. In addition to Dylan Gilmer, the cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne II, Mieko Hillman, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, and Aloma Wright. Tyler Perry also serves as executive producer and director for the series. Michelle Sneed serves as executive producer. Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton serve as producers.[1] Jet Miller was also included in the principal cast as Rebecca's friend Bethany.[5] On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Tyler Perry's Young Dylan, previously Young Dylan, would premiere on February 29, 2020. The series has been given a 14-episode order.[6][7]
On March 18, 2021, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes,[8] which premiered on June 12, 2021.[9] On November 11, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes,[10] which premiered on June 19, 2022.[11]
On July 3, 2024, the series was renewed for a 13-episode fifth season, which premiered on December 18, 2024.[12][11]