24kGoldn Bio
Golden Landis Von Jones, known professionally as 24kGoldn, is an American rapper and singer from San Francisco, California. He first gained recognition with the 2019 single “Valentino” and achieved major commercial success with the 2020 single “Mood,” featuring Iann Dior, which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album, El Dorado, arrived in 2021 and featured guest appearances from Future, Iann Dior, Swae Lee, and DaBaby.
Born into a mixed-heritage family and raised in the Bay Area, 24kGoldn blends hip-hop, trap, and pop influences in his music. He signed with Barry Weiss’s Records, an imprint of Columbia Records, and was also featured on XXL’s 2020 Freshman Class, placing in the tenth position after receiving the most fan votes.
Early Life and Background
Golden Landis Von Jones was born on November 13, 2000, in San Francisco, California. His mother, Kimberly Landis, is an Ashkenazi Jewish woman, and his father, Torino Von Jones, is an African-American Catholic. Both of his parents worked as fashion models before he was born. He has a younger sister named Sage Landis Von Jones.
Raised in a household that celebrated both Christmas and Hanukkah, 24kGoldn attended Hebrew school and was exposed to a wide range of cultural traditions. As a child, he appeared in commercials, and during middle school and high school, he sang in the choir. Those early experiences helped shape the importance of music in his daily life. Before he realized he could pursue music professionally, he planned on becoming a hedge fund manager.
24kGoldn attended Lowell High School, a selective public high school in San Francisco, where he graduated in 2018. He credits local rappers Paypa Boy, 24Kay, and Reckless Rinoe for getting him into recording music during his formative teenage years.
Path to Rapper
24kGoldn began releasing music seriously while still in high school. In 2017, he released his first music video for a song titled “Trappers Anthem,” which marked his earliest visible step into the recording world. He received his first record deal through producer D.A. Doman, who helped him connect with the wider music industry.
His big break arrived in January 2019 with the high-energy single “Valentino,” which accumulated over 350 million plays on Spotify and earned a double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The success of “Valentino” led him to sign with Records, an imprint of Columbia Records. In November 2019, he released his debut extended play, Dropped Outta College, and later enrolled at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, joining the Beta-Sigma Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity as a Spring 2019 initiate. He eventually took a leave of absence to focus on his rising music career.
24kGoldn Career
Early Career (2016–2019)
24kGoldn began his professional music career in 2016, releasing early material while still attending Lowell High School. In 2017, he released his first music video for “Trappers Anthem,” a modest but meaningful start that allowed him to learn the basics of recording, filming, and promoting songs online. Those early releases helped him build a small but loyal Bay Area following.
His first major success arrived with “Valentino” in January 2019. The single received over 350 million plays on Spotify and became his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually earning a double platinum certification from the RIAA. The song’s success attracted the attention of major labels, and he signed with Records, an imprint of Columbia Records, before releasing his debut EP, Dropped Outta College, in November 2019.
Breakthrough (2020–2021)
In 2020, 24kGoldn released “City of Angels,” which received an official remix featuring English singer-songwriter Yungblud in May 2020. The single received airplay on US alternative radio beginning March 31, 2020. He was also featured on the remix of Olivia O’Brien’s single “Josslyn,” released on May 20, 2020.
On August 11, 2020, 24kGoldn was included on XXL’s 2020 Freshman Class, placing in the tenth position after receiving the most fan votes. Later that same month, his July 2020 single “Mood,” featuring Iann Dior, climbed the charts and eventually peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. In October 2020, he starred alongside Iann Dior, Machine Gun Kelly, Dana Dentata, Phem, and Tommy Lee in the fictional musical horror podcast Halloween in Hell.
On March 26, 2021, 24kGoldn released his first studio album, El Dorado. The thirteen-song project featured guest appearances from Future, Iann Dior, Swae Lee, and DaBaby, with Lil Tecca and Travis Barker appearing on deluxe edition tracks. The album received moderate commercial reception and helped establish him as a chart-contending artist in his early twenties.
Notable Works and Milestones
24kGoldn’s signature work remains “Mood,” which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the defining songs of 2020. His debut album, El Dorado, and earlier hits like “Valentino” and “City of Angels” further cemented his reputation as a versatile young artist comfortable moving between hip-hop, trap, and pop. He has been recognized by major outlets, including XXL’s Freshman Class list, and continues to release new material that reflects his growth as a songwriter and performer.
24kGoldn Personal Life
24kGoldn was raised by Kimberly Landis, an Ashkenazi Jewish mother, and Torino Von Jones, an African-American Catholic father. Both parents worked as fashion models before he was born, and he grew up celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah, attending Hebrew school as a child. He has a younger sister named Sage Landis Von Jones.
He attended Lowell High School in San Francisco before enrolling at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where he joined the Beta-Sigma Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity as a Spring 2019 initiate. He later took a leave of absence to focus on his music career. Also known by the nicknames “Goldn” and “El Dorado,” he often speaks about wanting to remain grounded while continuing to evolve as an artist.
24kGoldn Upcoming Projects (2025)
On March 11, 2024, 24kGoldn announced an upcoming EP titled Growing Pains, sharing its cover artwork with fans. The EP was released on March 15, 2024, and reflects on the personal and professional challenges he has faced since breaking through as a teenager. As of 2025, additional releases and tour announcements have not been officially confirmed through verified sources.