Bones is the stage name of Elmo Kennedy O’Connor, a well-known American rapper, singer, and composer. Hip hop, cloud rap, emo rap, dark rap, underground rap, and trap metal are among his main musical styles. He also strives to offer new types of music to the public by experimenting with his style of music. With well-known artists such as Xavier Wulf, Eddy Baker, and Christ Travis, he created the “Seshollowaterboyz” collective.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Bones |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Elmo Kennedy O’Connor |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 30 years old |
| Birth Date: | January 11 1994 |
| Birth Place: | Muir Beach, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.95 m |
| Weight: | 60 Kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | In a relationship |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Howl Timothy O’Connor) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | Yes (Samantha Strysko) |
| Is Bones Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $10 million |
Bones Biography
Elmo Kennedy O’Connor was born on January 11, 1994, His father worked as a web designer, while his mother was a fashion designer. Robert Culp, the famous actor, was his maternal grandfather. When he was seven, his family moved to Howell, Michigan. He also lived in Minnesota for two years. He was thirteen years old at the time. He met numerous outstanding musicians in Minnesota, including Xavier Wulf, Chris Travis, and Eddy Baker. The four artists created the Seshollowaterboyz, a hip-hop musical collective.
After dropping out of Howell High School at 16, he moved away from his family. He relocated to the Los Angeles area. Even though he does not live with his family, he always speaks highly of them.
Bones Age, Height, Weight
Bones was born on January 11, 1994, He is 30 years old as of 2024. He stands 1.95 meters tall and weighs 60 kilograms.
Career
He had a knack for music when he was a toddler. He began composing music when he was nine years old after his father purchased an iMac G3. He frequently recorded himself rapping using hip-hop instrumentals that he obtained. However, he released songs online under the name “Th@ Kid” in 2010, when he was 16 years old. He changed his name to Bones in 2012.
He released his debut album, “BONES,” on July 4, 2012. Between 2012 and 2014, he released 12 albums. In 2014, his album “TeenWitch” sparked debate due to its resemblance to the Columbine High School Massacre. He released an album named “Garbage” on June 9, 2014, which drew the attention of several major music media.
O’Connor started “Surrender Dorothy,” a project in which he prioritized acoustic guitar and singing over rap. For this project, he collaborated with TeamSESH producer GREAF. The project resembled indie rock and emo rap in specific ways. Surrender Dorothy revealed a different side of O’Connor as he experimented with his writing technique. Under the moniker surrender of Dorothy, O’Connor has released six EPs.
On March 4, 2015, he had his first sold-out gig at House of Blues. He appeared on ASAP Rocky’s “Canal St.” in a remix of his song “Dirt.” The music also aided his appearance on the Billboard charts.
In May 2015, he began working on a side project with GREAF once more. “OREGON TRAIL” was the name given to it. They also published several songs as part of that initiative. Its plot had some resemblance to a game of the same name. As “OREGON TRAIL,” they’ve published a total of seven songs.
In 2016, he created a new identity named “Ricky A Go-Go” and released songs under that moniker. He performed in London’s KOKO on January 19, 2018. During the tour, he visited countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and Italy. With Xavier Wulf and Eddy Baker, he formed “Seshollowaterboyz.” Chris Travis was also a member of the collective, but he left in 2019.
Bones Net Worth
Since 2011 Bones has released almost 80 music videos. His music career is his primary source of income, and his net worth is believed to be more than $10 million as of March 2024.
Bones Girlfriend, Dating
Bones is dating Samantha Strysko. In March this year, he revealed that his partner is expecting their first child. Howl Timothy O’Connor, their child, was born on August 19, 2019, and named Howl Timothy O’Connor. The pair currently resides in Glendale, California.
