Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Lil Yachty came to the public’s attention with his debut single, One Night in 2015. Since then, he has not only signed with Capitol Records but has also put forth a number of albums such as his most recent, Teenage Emotions. To learn more about the rapper, read on below.
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Lil Yachty– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Miles Parks McCollum
Nick Name
Lil Yachty
Occupation and Job
Rapper, Hip Hop Artist, Singer
Famous For
Lil Yachty rose to fame in the summer of 2015 for his singles, Minnesota, and One Night, the latter of which was featured in a viral video. Since then, he has signed a joint record deal with Motown Records, Capitol Records, and Quality Control Music.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 21 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on August 23, 1996
Place of Birth/Hometown
Lil Yachty was born in Mableton, Georgia, though he grew up in Atlanta. In 2015, he moved to New York City to launch his music career.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is African American
Lil Yachty Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’10.5″ tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 179cm tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 161 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 73kg
Body Measurements
At this time, Lil Yachty’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
His waist size has not been disclosed
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size is unknown at this time
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Lil Yachty’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Lil Yachty in a Relationship?
While some have speculated that the rapper is currently in a relationship, nothing has been confirmed or revealed as of yet. We will update this section as soon as we know more about his dating status.
Lil Yachty’s Girlfriends
At this time, we do not have any information on his prior relationships.
Mother
Shannon McCollum
Father
Unknown
Sisters
As far as we know, Lil Yachty is an older child and does not have any siblings.
Brothers
As far as we know, Lil Yachty is an older child and does not have any siblings.
Children
As far as we know, Lil Yachty does not have any children.
High School
As a student, Lil Yachty went to a local high school in Atlanta, Georgia. Soon after his graduation, he moved to New York City to launch his career.
Did Lil Yachty Go to College
No, as far as we know, Lil Yachty has not gone to college. It’s unknown whether or not he plans on going in the future.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any information on Lil Yachty’s net worth.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Lil Yachty has an estimated net worth of $250,000
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
He enjoys creating new beats in his spare time
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
He has stated that his favorite music artist of all time is Chance The Rapper
Favorite Sports
Basketball
Horoscope
Born on August 23rd, he is a Virgo
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Lil Yachty’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Lil Yachty’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/lilyachtysailingteam/
Lil Yachty’s Twitter Username
Lil Yachty’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/lilyachty
Lil Yachty’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X3TRsCt36QPjF1p5f3HTg
Lil Yachty’s Snapchat Username
Lil Yachty’s Snapchat username is @lilyachty
Other Interesting Facts:
- In 2015, he moved to New York City, after which he stayed with a friend while networking with various fashion personalities
- Last February, he made his modeling debut in Kanye West’s fashion line, Yeezy Season 3
- He has sampled sounds from various themes including those of Charlie Brown, Rugrats, Mario Bros, among various others
- At one point, he appeared in a Sprite commercial alongside LeBron James, in which he is seen playing the piano in an ice cave
- In the fall of 2015, he was arrested alongside one other for credit card fraud; the charges have since been expunged
- Earlier this year, his collaboration with D.R.A.M., Broccoli, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
- He has collaborated with many artists including TM88, Carnage, TheGoodPerry, Kyle, T-Pain, and Tee Grizzley, among others
- This April, he made a cameo in the TV series, Lopez where he appeared as himself
- His music has been used in the TV series, Atlanta and in the films, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, and The Fate of the Furious
- He has been invited on several TV shows including, Wild ’N Out, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, among a few others
- He describes his own music as being “bubblegum trap”
- His debut album, Teenage Emotions peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Top 200 not long after its release
Lil Yachty Bio – 2018 Update
Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Lil Yachty received a breakthrough after his song, One Night was used in a viral video in 2015. Not only did it chart on the Billboard Top 100, but it later also received platinum accreditation from the RIAA, having sold over a million copies. Not long afterward, he released his debut EP, Summer Songs as a digital download. From there, he eventually collaborated with 88rising and Digital Nad on the albums, Big Boat, and Lost Files, both of which proved to be relatively successful. That same year, the rapper released the mixtape, Lil Boat, a hit that gave rise to another hit single, Minnesota.
What has Lil Yachty been up to this year? This summer, he released his first studio album, Teenage Emotions on May 26, 2017. Featuring guest appearances from Migos, Diplo, YG, and Evander Griim, among others, it spawned the charting single, Peek a Boo, which went on to peak at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition to that, the artist has also landed a few features- for instance in Black Youngsta’s Hip Hopper, Macklemore’s Marmalade, and Calvin Harris’ Faking It. As far as public appearances go, he’s been on the road over the past few months for a concert tour, which is held in support of his latest album. The last show was held in Toronto, Canada, on November 5th, 2017.
