Kidd Malice: Turning Guilt, Noise, and Chaos Into Purpose
Benjamin Bosworth, known artistically as Kidd Malice, is a rapper, aspiring producer, and content creator from Grand Haven/Ferrysburg, Michigan—an artist shaped as much by self-reflection as by survival. His music doesn’t posture or pretend; it confronts the uncomfortable, questions the narratives people invent, and challenges a culture that too often avoids accountability.
How it all started
Growing up, Kidd Malice openly admits he wasn’t proud of the person he was in high school. He lacked confidence, ran with the wrong crowd, and found himself surrounded by people involved in illegal activity—particularly scamming. Recognizing the direction his life was heading, he made a deliberate pivot his senior year, adopting the name “Kidd Malice” as both a warning and a transformation. Rather than glorifying that world, his music aims to expose it—calling out scammers and misinformation without naming names, focusing instead on the larger problem.
leaving negative circles
At the core of Kidd Malice’s artistry is a frustration with how people jump to conclusions instead of asking questions. That tension came to a head when his social media posts began receiving thousands of silent views with no engagement—an experience that genuinely unsettled him. Rumors were formed, meanings were assigned, and stories were invented. Eventually, he deleted his old accounts, choosing peace over paranoia and authenticity over perception. As he puts it plainly: he posts what he wants to post—because he believes in himself.
Musically, Kidd Malice is a sponge. He studied orchestra from 5th through 9th grade, where teachers recognized his natural talent, though effort was always his weak point. He played football, starting at left tackle due to his ability to get low and drive opponents back, but injuries, weight struggles, food allergy complications, and a serious concussion ultimately pulled him away from the sport. Outside of music, he’s developed strong skills in baking and cooking, learning hands-on from various jobs—always absorbing, always adapting.
Outside of music
Beyond music, he’s building a distinct creative lane through content. Under the account @he1labread.17, Kidd Malice plans to post skits centered around an absurd but memorable concept: buying bread in public spaces and doing goofy, unpredictable things with it. The idea was inspired by a thrift-store shirt reading “HELLABREAD.17,” and it’s already evolved into a potential merch brand—Hellabread—blending humor, irony, and identity.
Trials and tribulations
His biggest obstacles haven’t been technical—they’ve been people. Toxic relationships, gatekeepers, negativity, and betrayal slowed his growth and nearly derailed his mental health, culminating in a month-long stay in a psych ward after friends overanalyzed his social media instead of communicating like real people. Rather than breaking him, that experience sharpened his resolve. Kidd Malice now moves with clarity: he wants to be his own best, not better than anyone else.
What’s next
Looking forward, Kidd Malice envisions owning his own studio and label, creating opportunities for small artists with real potential—especially those burdened by past mistakes. He sees himself in them. His mission is to help people move beyond guilt and shame, to remind them that growth doesn’t erase who you were—it redefines it.
His upcoming album, Malice Fever, is currently in development. Planned as a 12-track project, it will chronicle his experiences from high school through 2025—mental health struggles, social paranoia, self-awareness, and transformation. While the release date remains uncertain due to production and financial constraints, the vision is clear: honest music meant to feel like a breath of fresh air for listeners who are struggling too.
“I know who I am,” he says simply. “I’m Kidd Malice.”
And whether through music, content, or community-building, he’s determined to make sure that name—and what it stands for—sticks for generations.
