Beginnings as iamjakehill
Hill began his music career by "rapping as a joke," as he used to make fun of rap music. [2] After his "joke songs" began "taking off" and he received minor YouTuber opportunities, he decided to pursue it seriously. [2] As iamjakehill, his music blends rap, alternative rock, and metal. [2] His other personas like Lil Tra$h cover genres including alternative rock, rap, and metalcore. [3] Hill has also collaborated with artist Josh A. [2]
On October 28, 2019, Hill canceled a scheduled performance at the White Oak Music Hall in Houston. [1] The cancellation was a protest against a venue-wide ban on the sale and consumption of meat, which had been implemented because the artist Morrissey was performing at the same venue that night. [1] In a video explaining his decision, Hill stated he was told he would have to eat his food "outside like a fucking dog" and said, "I'm not about to bow down to this guy." [1] He ended the video by saying, "Fuck you Morrissey Bitch!" [1] He later tweeted that the cancellation was "about being treated like an equal human" and that he refused to perform where his crew was not "treated as such." [1] He also posted a message of inclusivity, stating, "I don't care if you're black, white, gay, trans, religious, not religious, vegetarian, vegan, etc. I love you all the same." [1] He promised fans he would return to Houston for a free show in 2020. [1]
As of June 2023, Hill had released ten albums, in addition to several EPs and singles. [2] He has referred to his song "By The Sword" as his "biggest song." [2] Hill attributes his success to "turning negative things into a positive outlet" by writing songs about topics like anxiety, depression, and breakups. [2]
Alter-Egos: ur pretty and Dixon Dallas
In addition to his main persona, Hill performs as ur pretty, a pop-punk side project. [2] This persona, also described as pop-funk, features "queer-inclusive" songs, including "Keep Riding Me." [2] [4] As Hill, he has explored queer themes in several musical genres. [5]
In 2023, Hill gained notoriety for his country music alter-ego, Dixon Dallas. [6] The persona went viral on TikTok for the song "Good Lookin'," which features raunchy, explicit lyrics about gay sex, such as "He's bouncing off my booty cheeks, I love the way he rides / I can hardly breathe when he's pumping deep inside." [6] [4] [5] Other songs with similar themes followed, including "F-150" and "Something to Feel." [7] [8]
The explicit nature of the songs and Hill's refusal to state his own sexuality led to accusations of gaybaiting and queerbaiting. [6] [4] Hill has responded by stating his sexuality is "immaterial" to his music and that "it doesn't matter." [6] [8] He described the music as "a big f*** you to my past." [6] [9] He has also cited positive feedback as his motivation, stating, "The amount of messages I get from people saying 'I'm a gay man. We don't have this type of music. It makes me feel seen. It makes me feel heard and comfortable in my skin.' Those messages are what makes me want to keep doing this." [6] [7] [5]
By 2023, Hill had amassed millions of listeners across platforms. [6] He scheduled a fall 2023 tour co-headlining as both Jake Hill and Dixon Dallas, with stops in Atlanta, Orlando, and Tampa. [6] During a March 2025 performance as Dixon Dallas, he performed covers of his other personas' songs, including "Keep Riding Me" (ur pretty) and "By The Sword" (iamjakehill). [3]
