10 Things About YUNGBLUD That Explain Why He’s All Over Your Feed

MOVEMENT MAG
Jul 10
4 min read

Updated: Jul 15

Who is YUNGBLUD and why is he all over your feed? With his wild energy, fierce vulnerability, and boundary-smashing style, YUNGBLUD has recently skyrocketed to one of the most talked-about performers in popular music. Whether you love him, question who he is, or just want to understand the hype, here are 10 things about him that will help you understand this British firebrand shaking up pop, punk, and everything in between.

1. He’s from Doncaster, Not London

Dominic Richard Harrison—aka YUNGBLUD—hails from Doncaster, a working-class town in South Yorkshire, England. Music was in his blood: his grandfather played with T. Rex, and his dad owned a guitar shop. That gritty Northern background fuels his outspoken attitude and working-class pride.

2. He Sounds Like a Movement

His debut album 21st Century Liability (2018) put him on the map, but it was 2019’s The Underrated Youth EP and his hit collab “11 Minutes” (with Halsey and Travis Barker) that made him a household name. His sound is an electrifying mash-up of punk, alt-rock, pop, and hip-hop, designed to speak directly to Gen Z’s struggles with identity, politics, and mental health.

3. Style? Think Billy Idol Meets Sid Vicious Meets Mick Jagger

YUNGBLUD’s look is as iconic as his sound. With his chiseled looks, smudged eyeliner, gender-fluid fashion, spiky hair, lip-curling charisma, and minimal use of shirts, he’s been called a mash-up of Sid Vicious's menace, Billy Idol’s glam, and Mick Jagger’s slinky swagger.

4. He’s Loud About Love and Labels

YUNGBLUD identifies as pansexual and polyamorous, and he uses his platform to support LGBTQ+ rights, gender expression, and mental health. His fan-favorite track “Mars” is a heartfelt tribute to a trans fan and has become a staple of his concerts and queer-inclusive messaging.

5. He’s Not Afraid to Get Political

YUNGBLUD often uses his music and media appearances to speak out against systemic injustice. From protesting gun violence to calling out racism on national TV, his activism is part of his brand.

6. He’s Had His Share of Controversies

YUNGBLUD openly admits that he doesn't often (or ever) wear underwear, and the world got proof of that in one of his more controversial moments while posing for some candid photos with music icon Billie Eilish at Coachella in 2019 for a Billboard magazine photographer he squatted down to do a pose giving the camera a view right up his shorts and his manhood can be seen making its global debut.

7. He Built His Own Festival

In 2023, YUNGBLUD launched BludFest, a self-curated music festival championing alternative, punk, and queer-positive artists. It’s not just a concert—it’s a cultural event built for the outsiders, the misfits, and the youth that feel left out of the mainstream.

8. He’s Got Friends in High (and Loud) Places

From Machine Gun Kelly and Willow to Halsey and Travis Barker, YUNGBLUD has been moving in some of the biggest circles in alt and pop music. In 2025, YUNGBLUD reached a new milestone: performing at the final Black Sabbath concert—a historic farewell to the godfathers of heavy metal. Invited by Ozzy Osbourne himself, YUNGBLUD covered the song "Changes" joined by Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) on guitar, Frank Bello (Anthrax) on bass, II (Sleep Token) on drums, and Adam Wakeman on keys. The performance was widely praised, with Osbourne later calling him “the future of rock and roll.” YUNGBLUD has long cited Ozzy as an influence, both musically and stylistically. The performance marked a symbolic passing of the torch—an old-school rock legend embracing a new-school disruptor.

9. His Shows Are Chaos—In the Best Way

A YUNGBLUD concert is part punk riot, part therapy session, and part glam rock circus. He treats every show like a homecoming, and fans often say they leave feeling seen, safe, and inspired. It’s not just music—it’s a movement.

10. He’s Just Getting Started — With a New Album, a Bold Documentary, and a Global Tour

In June 2025, YUNGBLUD released his fourth studio album, Idols — a fearless, emotionally charged collection and his third consecutive UK No. 1. With sweeping tracks like “Hello Heaven, Hello”, “Zombie”, and “Lovesick Lullaby”, the album blends gritty punk, glam theatrics, and orchestral drama in what critics call his most personal and ambitious work to date.

To accompany the album, he stars in the new feature-length documentary YUNGBLUD. ARE YOU READY, BOY? Directed by award-winning filmmaker Paul Dugdale, the film was shot at Berlin’s legendary Hansa Studios and features intimate, live-in-the-studio performances of Idols songs—no audience, no artifice. It’s a raw, cinematic deep-dive into his creative process and self-exploration, screening worldwide in 150+ UK cinemas and 30+ countries for a limited time.

And he’s taking it global: the IDOLS WORLD TOUR kicks off in late 2025, bringing the album’s explosive energy and message of self-empowerment to arenas around the world.