Lil Yachty
Lil Yachty is a trap, mumble rap and melodic rap artist from Mableton, Georgia.
Atlanta-area rapper who helped popularize colorful "bubblegum trap" and later surprised with the psychedelic Let's Start Here.
Who is Lil Yachty?
Lil Yachty (Miles McCollum) is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Mableton, Georgia, near Atlanta.
Known for
His debut singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" and the mixtape Lil Boat (2016). His feature on D.R.A.M.'s "Broccoli" reached the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination. In 2023 he surprised everyone with Let's Start Here., a psychedelic rock album.
Style
Upbeat, melodic and playful, with Auto-Tuned vocals over bright, cartoonish trap beats that often borrow from video game and cartoon sounds.
Impact
Lil Yachty helped define the carefree "bubblegum trap" sound of the SoundCloud era, and later proved he could reinvent himself completely.
Influences
- Kanye West
- Kid Cudi
Lil Yachty: quick answers
What genre is Lil Yachty?
Lil Yachty’s music falls under Trap, Mumble Rap and Melodic Rap. Lil Yachty is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Lil Yachty from?
Lil Yachty is from Mableton, Georgia.
What is Lil Yachty’s real name?
Lil Yachty’s real name is Miles McCollum.
When did Lil Yachty start?
Lil Yachty has been active since 2015.
Who influenced Lil Yachty?
Lil Yachty was influenced by Kanye West and Kid Cudi.
Which artists are similar to Lil Yachty?
If you like Lil Yachty, listen to Chief Keef, Future, Lil Nas X, Migos, Quavo, Takeoff, Travis Scott and Lil Uzi Vert.
