Before this lil’ guy bustin’ out his suit n’ tie turned into an A-list celebrity, he was just bravin’ the summer humidity in Georgia, puttin’ on shows for his family, and cheerin’ on the Dawgs while (briefly) attending the University of Georgia.

Some might say he propelled the Kardashian crew into superstardom. If you’re lookin’ to rock out for New Year’s Eve, this is your guy right here! Grabbing the mic is in his wheelhouse, and he definitely comes with a mega fortune.

Need one more clue? “This is … American Idol!”