Lil Yachty
Miles Parks McCollum
Lil Yachty is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2015.
- Profession
- Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
- From
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Born
- August 23, 1997
- Years active
- 2015–present
Early life
An Atlanta native with red-beaded hair, Miles McCollum rose to fame on the strength of his viral, melodic "bubblegum trap" and a cheerful internet persona.
Career
After hits like "One Night" and "Broccoli," he reinvented himself with the acclaimed psychedelic-rock album "Let's Start Here" and a behind-the-scenes hitmaking role.
Major achievements
He charted platinum singles and earned critical praise for his stylistic reinvention.
Legacy
Lil Yachty exemplifies the genre-fluid, internet-native artist unafraid of constant reinvention.
References
Frequently asked questions about Lil Yachty
- What is Lil Yachty known for?
- Lil Yachty is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2015. Lil Yachty is recognized as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- Where is Lil Yachty from?
- Lil Yachty is from Atlanta, Georgia.
- When was Lil Yachty born?
- Lil Yachty was born on August 23, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia.
- What kind of music does Lil Yachty make?
- Lil Yachty's music spans Hip-hop, Trap, Bubblegum trap, and Psychedelic.
- Is Lil Yachty still active?
- Yes — Lil Yachty has been active since 2015 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Lil Yachty been associated with?
- Lil Yachty has been associated with Quality Control, Motown, and Capitol.
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