Rapper and singer Ivan B has built a massive audience with his deeply personal and melodic brand of hip-hop. • He’s also known as Ivan BnW or Bread ’n’ Water. These nicknames reference his upbringing in the Mormon church, which has influenced his lyrics and worldview. • Ivan released his debut mixtape, The Pursuit, in 2014 at the age of 18. • Before turning to music, Ivan B went to acting school for a few years. He doesn’t rule out a return to acting in the future. • His 2020 single “Only Sometimes” is a somber and reflective track detailing his struggles with depression.