The Atlanta music scene is replenished with new and interesting faces almost every year. Lil Yachty is one of the latest on the list of new arrivals. The rapper stands out not only for his bright hair, but also for his own musical style, which he calls bubblegum trap.
The rapper became popular thanks to the possibilities of social networks. Although, like any resident of Atlanta, Lil Yachty "hyped" on crazy productivity. What is not a clip, then a “gun”.
Childhood and youth of Miles Parks McCollum
Lil Yachty was born on August 23, 1997 in Maybelton, USA. His real name is Miles Parks McCollum. The future star grew up in a traditionally creative family. My father worked as a professional photographer.
Between photo shoots, dad often listened to music, thanks to which he instilled in his children a love of creativity. Miles' sister Cody Shane, by the way, also sings. And the mother is known on the Internet under the nickname Momma Boat.
Miles began writing his first tracks while studying at Pebblebrook High School. In his free time from school, the young man worked part-time at McDonald's, and texts came to his mind at the checkout counter.
After graduating from high school, Miles became a student at Alabama State University. The guy had quite a bit. Soon he left a higher educational institution, because he wanted to devote himself completely to creativity and music.
The creative path of Lil Yachty
In 2015, Lil Yachty decided to conquer New York, so he moved to the metropolis. Soon his tracks appeared on the Instagram account he created with his friend. Thanks to the bright and provocative videos, the rapper was noticed.
He caught the attention of producer Burberry Perry. Actually, this is how The Saling Team appeared. The team's office was set up directly in Lil Yachty's apartment. The performers gained wide popularity after the song Minnesota was played on OVO Sound radio.
A little later, Miles recorded the song One Night. Previously, the track was used as an accompaniment to a humorous video. These songs were featured on Lil Boat's debut mixtape.
Early work gave the rapper a collaboration with DRAM. Soon the musicians presented a real "gun". We are talking about the musical composition Broccoli, which became a hit in the United States of America. The track entered the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Lil Yahty signing to record labels
The creation of a top track brought the rapper to a new level. He signed with Quality Control Music, Capitol Records and Motown Records. For fans, this means one thing - working on a debut album.
In 2017, the artist's discography was replenished with a long-awaited disc. We are talking about the collection Teenage Emotions. Of the guests on the record were: Migos, Stefflon Don and Diplo.
A successful debut in music motivated the rapper to prove himself also in cinema. He "gave a voice" to the cartoon character "Teen Titans Go!". Later, the artist played a cameo role in the second part of the film "The Perfect Toy".
Soon there was information that the artist was preparing a second studio album for recording. The compilation featured Offset and 2 Chainz. The second studio album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200. In the same year, the rapper became a guest musician for Bhad Bhabie, Steve Aoki and Social House.
The rapper was not going to rest. In the fall, Lil Yachty's discography is replenished with a new collection. It's about Nuthin' 2 Prove. Before the release of the third studio album, the artist presented the single Who Want the Smoke?, recorded in collaboration with Cardi B and Offset.
The third studio album did not repeat the success of previous works. The album only reached number 8 on the US rap chart. But this did not upset the performer - he continued to create in the same "spirit".
Lil Yachty style
The rapper's tracks are a combination of hip-hop, trap, pop and mumble rap. The artist loves to sample sounds from Super Nintendo, Mario Bros, Rugrats, Cotton Candy, and even Pixar movie scenes.
In addition to conquering the musical Olympus, the star also realized herself as a model. So, recently Lil Yachty took part in the show Yeezy Season 3, created by Kanye West. The performer is the face of many popular brands. The rapper's calling card is red dreadlocks.
Lil Yahty's personal life
The rapper does not like to talk about his personal life. Since he is in the spotlight, from time to time he is credited with novels with girls.
Journalists said that the rapper had an affair with India Love and Megan Denise. The latter in her interview confirmed the information about the relationship. Lil Yahti ignored the girl's comments and did not officially announce his status.
Fans of the star note that their idol is in excellent physical shape. Thanks to sports, he maintains the body in perfect condition. True, Lil Yachty says that he often walks past the gym. Rehearsals take up a lot of free time.
Interesting facts about rapper Lil Yachty
- The musical compositions of Lil Yahti were used as the soundtrack for the movie "Three X's".
- On Instagram, the singer has a little less than 10 million subscribers.
- The rapper starred in a Sprite commercial. In the frame, the performer played the song on the piano while sitting in an ice cave.
- Together with a friend, Lil was arrested for illegal activities with credit cards. This happened at the beginning of 2015. However, the charges were soon dropped.
- The artist is an ardent opponent of alcohol and drugs.
Lil Yachty today
Lil Yahty keeps his fans up to date with new developments. So, in 2019, the rapper told the "fans" that he was working on a new album.
Despite all the expectations of the fans, the rapper's discography was replenished with a new album only in 2020. The collection was called Lil Boat 3.
“There are people in my life who have been with me for a long time and supported all my undertakings. Thank them for this. If my loved ones like it, then I'm going in the right direction. The album is just fun and fun,” says Lil Yachty.
The collection, which includes 19 tracks, boasts several big names. For example, the track Oprah's Bank Account featured Da Baby and Drake. In addition, there are features with Young Thug, Future, A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator.
In the summer of 2020, it became known that the rapper was in a car accident. He crashed his Ferrari 488 worth over $330. The American artist received minor injuries, wrote Billboard. The accident was the fault of the rapper. He lost control and crashed into a fence.
Lil Yachty in 2021
In April 2021, the premiere of a new mixtape by rapper Lil Yachty took place. The collection was called Michigan Boy Boat. The record was topped by 14 tracks. The mixtape was warmly received by the American rap community.
