Jake Hill

Biography

Daniel Jacob Hill (born April 10, 1992) is an American rapper and singer-songwriter who performs under several stage names, including iamjakehill, Dixon Dallas, Lil Tra$h, and ur pretty.
As iamjakehill, his music blends rap, alternative rock, and metal, while his other projects explore genres such as pop-punk. In 2023, Hill gained attention for his country music alter-ego, Dixon Dallas. The project's songs, such as "Good Lookin'" and "F-150", went viral on TikTok .

Early life

Daniel Jacob Hill was born on April 10, 1992 in Enterprise, Alabama, US. Hill grew up in a small town in Alabama. He began writing rhymes around age 12 and became "super into music" at 13. His interest was sparked after he started skateboarding and was introduced to the band Silverstein. He initially disliked their album When Broken Is Easily Fixed but forced himself to listen to it to "be cool" and eventually "fell in love with it."
Hill originally aspired to be a guitarist and play metal, but felt this was not possible in his hometown, where he believed "nobody really understands the music industry." He has stated that his music is inspired by his experiences with anxiety and depression, as well as by video games he grew up playing, such as Bloodborne, The Last of Us, and Dark Souls.

Beginnings as iamjakehill

Hill began his music career by "rapping as a joke," as he used to make fun of rap music. After his "joke songs" began "taking off" and he received minor YouTuber opportunities, he decided to pursue it seriously. As iamjakehill, his music blends rap, alternative rock, and metal. His other personas like Lil Tra$h cover genres including alternative rock, rap, and metalcore. Hill has also collaborated with artist Josh A.
On October 28, 2019, Hill canceled a scheduled performance at the White Oak Music Hall in Houston. 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. 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." He ended the video by saying, "Fuck you Morrissey Bitch!" 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." 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." He promised fans he would return to Houston for a free show in 2020.
As of June 2023, Hill had released ten albums, in addition to several EPs and singles. He has referred to his song "By The Sword" as his "biggest song." Hill attributes his success to "turning negative things into a positive outlet" by writing songs about topics like anxiety, depression, and breakups.

Alter-Egos: ur pretty and Dixon Dallas

In addition to his main persona, Hill performs as ur pretty, a pop-punk side project. This persona, also described as pop-funk, features "queer-inclusive" songs, including "Keep Riding Me." As Hill, he has explored queer themes in several musical genres.
In 2023, Hill gained notoriety for his country music alter-ego, Dixon Dallas. 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." Other songs with similar themes followed, including "F-150" and "Something to Feel."
The explicit nature of the songs and Hill's refusal to state his own sexuality led to accusations of gaybaiting and queerbaiting. Hill has responded by stating his sexuality is "immaterial" to his music and that "it doesn't matter." He described the music as "a big f*** you to my past." 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."
By 2023, Hill had amassed millions of listeners across platforms. He scheduled a fall 2023 tour co-headlining as both Jake Hill and Dixon Dallas, with stops in Atlanta, Orlando, and Tampa. 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).

Personal life

His other stated passions include video games, particularly Rocket League, his cat, his family, and cars. He owns a GT 350 R.
Hill has publicly discussed his mental health, advocating for practices like taking Vitamin D supplements, exercising, and eating better, stating these "huge changes" have significantly improved his mental state. He has not publicly disclosed his sexuality.