Lil Yachty
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
