Kirk Knight, also known as Kirlan Labarrie, is a versatile American rapper, record producer, and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York, whose gritty lyricism and boom-bap beats as a Pro Era member have fueled collaborations with Joey Bada$$ and Mick Jenkins since his 2012 breakthrough.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Kirlan Labarrie
- Stage Name: Kirk Knight
- Born: November 16, 1995
- Age: 30 years old
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Rapper, Record Producer, Songwriter
- Height: Unknown
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Labarrie
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early Life And Education
Kirk Knight was born on November 16, 1995, in Brooklyn, New York City. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Labarrie—his mother from Antigua and his father from Grenada—in the Flatbush neighborhood’s vibrant Caribbean community.
At Erasmus Hall High School, he joined the chemistry club, scored high on Regents exams, and discovered FL Studio in junior year, shifting from casual raps to serious production. He graduated high school but pursued music over college.
Career
Knight joined Pro Era in 2012 at 16 via his Bada$$ friendship, featuring on 1999 and producing for Summer Knights and B4.DA.$$ (including “Big Dusty”).
He debuted with Late Knight Special (2015, self-produced, peaked No. 33 Billboard Heatseekers), followed by Nyck @ Knight collab with Nyck Caution (2017) and Living Like This (2024).
As Beast Coast (2019 supergroup with Flatbush Zombies and The Underachievers), he toured globally, emphasizing Brooklyn’s rugged sound.
Social Media
- Instagram: @kirknight
- YouTube: Kirk Knight
Personal Life
Kirk Knight, 30, keeps his romantic life private and is currently single with no spouse or children. He resides in Brooklyn, crediting Caribbean heritage for his rhythmic edge and Pro Era bonds for mentorship, while channeling gritty street experiences into nocturnal creativity.
His height is not publicly disclosed.
Net Worth
Kirk Knight’s estimated net worth ranges from $1 million to $5 million. It stems from Pro Era royalties, production credits, mixtape sales, and tours over 13 years.