This article will answer every question you have about Lil Yachty. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about him.
- What does Lil do for a living?
- Who are Lil’s parents and siblings?
- What are Lil’s interests and hobbies?
- Is Lil married or does he have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
- Does Lil have any children?
- Where is Lil now?
- How tall is Lil?
- How much money does Lil earn?
- What is Lil’s net worth?
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Who is Lil Yachty?
Miles Parks McCollum professionally known as Lil Yachty is an American famous rapper and singer. He first gained prominence on the internet in 2015 for his singles “One Night” and “Minnesota” (featuring Quavo, Skippa Da Flippa, and Young Thug) from his debut EP Summer Songs. In March 2016, he released his debut mixtape, Lil Boat. He then announced in June 2016, that he had signed a joint venture record deal with Motown, Capitol Records, and Quality Control Music.
He has released four studio albums beginning with Teenage Emotions in 2017. His second and third studio albums, Lil Boat 2 and Nuthin’ 2 Prove were released in 2018, and in 2020, his most recent album, Lil Boat 3 was released. All four of his albums have charted within the top 20 of the Billboard 200 with Lil Boat 2 peaking at No. 2. Furthermore, Lil has also released several mixtapes and EPs throughout his career. Moreover, he is known for his feature on the 2016 multi-platinum songs “Broccoli” by DRAM and “ISpy” by Kyle his eccentric hairstyle, and his optimistic image. Because of his work on “Broccoli” he was nominated for a Grammy Awards.
How Old Is Lil Yachty?
He is 25 years old as of September 2022, having been born on August 23, 1997, in Mableton, Georgia, U.S. Lil shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; Kobe Bryant (1978-2020), Indiana Massara, Braylon Hall, River Phoenix (1970-1993), and many more.
Lil Yachty Family
Who are Lil Yachty Parents?
He was born to Shannon McCollum (Father) but his mother’s name and whereabouts are not mentioned on the internet.
Does Lil Yachty have Siblings?
He has a younger sister by the name of Kodie Shane.
Lil Yachty Education
He received his high school education at Pebblebrook High School. After high school, he attended Alabama State University in the fall of 2015 but soon dropped out to pursue his musical career.
Lil Yachty Marital Status
He is currently in a relationship with 222juliet. They started dating in December 2021. Moreover, he has been in several relationships and has had several encounters.
Lil Yachty Kids
According to news on the internet, it shows that he has one kid. A girl was born on October 20, 2021, but information regarding his kid’s mother is unknown.
Lil Yachty Career
A Career from 2015 to 2017
In December 2015, he first came to prominence when the SoundCloud version of his song “One Night” was used in a viral comedy video. He then debuted as a model in Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 3 fashion line in February 2016, at Madison Square Garden. In March 2016, his debut mixtape Lil Boat was released. He went on to collaborate with DRAM on the hit song “Broccoli” in April 2016. The song went on to peak at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Next, he featured on Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book mixtape released in May 2016. He announced on June 10, 2016, that he had signed a joint venture record deal with Quality Control Music, Capitol Records, and Motown Records.
That same year in July, he released his second mixtape Summer Songs 2 with features from G Herbo, Offset, and his former collective the “Sailing Team”. Lil then released his debut studio album, Teenage Emotions on May 26, 2017. The album featured guest appearances from Migos, Diplo, and YG, among others. On April 14, 2017, the first promotional single “Harley” was released and produced by K Swisha. Whereas the second promotional single, “Bring It Back” was released on May 4, 2017, and produced by Free School. The year 2017, he appeared in several high-profile promotional campaigns. And also starred alongside LeBron James in a Sprite commercial. There, Lil is seen in an ice cave playing the piano.
A Career from 2018 to Present
It was reported in January 2018, that Li Yachty and Takeoff were working on a collaborative project. The project has yet to be released as of 2022. On March 9, 2018, his second studio album, Lil Boat 2 was released. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Lil Boat 2 went on to perform well commercially debuting at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 with 64,000 album-equivalent units. The album featured 2 Chainz, Quavo, and Offset, Ugly God among other guests. He went on to release his third studio album, Nuthin’ 2 Prove on October 19, 2018.
The project received a similarly mixed reception and debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. In 2018 also, he appeared on Social House’s gold single “Magic in the Hamptons” and Bhad Bhabie’s platinum single “Gucci Flip Flops”. E-sports group FaZe Clan announced in December 2018, that Yatchy had become their newest member. After a relatively quiet 2019, he went on to team up with fellow Atlanta artists Lil Keed, Lil Gotit, and veteran producer Zaytoven in February 2020 for a collaborative mixtape, A-Team. On March 9, 2020, he released the lead single for his next studio album, Lil Boat 3.
Career Continuation
The song titled “Oprah’s Bank Account” features Drake and DaBaby. His fourth studio album, Lil Boat 3 was released on May 29, 2020, and debuted at No. 41 on the US Billboard 200. A deluxe version of the album titled Li Boat 3.5 went on to be released on November 27. Lil Yachty announced on October 19, 2020, his intention to release a mixtape titled Michigan Boy Boat before the end of 2020. Michigan Boy Boat was released on April 23, 2021. Throughout 2020, he was one of the many celebrities to gain a large following on the social media app Tik Tok.
Next, he performed the theme song for the 2020 revival of Saved by the Bell which was a remixed version of the theme from the original television series. Yachty was reported in early 2021, to be producing and starring in a live-action movie based on the UNO card game which is being developed by Mattel Films. Moreover, he is set to feature in the Pokemon 25th anniversary music album.
An Esports Career
Yachty signed with FaZE Clan on December 20, 2018. And he participated in competitive Fortnite tournaments.
Lil Yachty Height and Measurements
Adding up to his well-built body is a height of 5ft 11inches (1.8m) and a weight of 73kg (161lbs).
Lil Yachty Salary and Net Worth
His salary is not mentioned on the internet but has a net worth of $11 million.
