Lil Tjay
Tione Jayden Merritt
Lil Tjay is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2017.
- Profession
- Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
- Born
- April 30, 2001
- Years active
- 2017–present
Early life
A native of the Bronx, Tione Merritt blended melodic singing with drill energy on early breakout tracks.
Career
His hits "Pop Out" and "Calling My Phone" with 6lack reached the top ten, and his album "True 2 Myself" charted highly.
Major achievements
He scored multiple platinum singles and top-ten hits before age twenty-one.
Legacy
Lil Tjay fused melodic vulnerability with New York drill, broadening the subgenre's appeal.
References
Frequently asked questions about Lil Tjay
- What is Lil Tjay known for?
- Lil Tjay is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2017. Lil Tjay is recognized as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- Where is Lil Tjay from?
- Lil Tjay is from New York City, New York.
- When was Lil Tjay born?
- Lil Tjay was born on April 30, 2001, in New York City, New York.
- What kind of music does Lil Tjay make?
- Lil Tjay's music spans Hip-hop, Melodic rap, and Brooklyn drill.
- Is Lil Tjay still active?
- Yes — Lil Tjay has been active since 2017 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Lil Tjay been associated with?
- Lil Tjay has been associated with Columbia.
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