Miles Parks McCollum is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor who rose to fame in 2015 with the hit singles “One Night” and “Minnesota” from his EP Songs of the Summer.
His debut mixtape, Lil Boat, was released in March 2016. Notably, in June of that year, Yachty revealed that he had signed a joint-venture record deal with Motown, Capitol Records, and Quality Control Music.
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- Full name: Miles Parks McCollum
- Stage name: Lil Yachty
- Date of Birth: August 23, 1997
- Age: 26
- Birthplace: Mableton, Georgia.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Songwriter and rapper
- Height: 1.8m
- Parent: Shannon McCollum
- Siblings: Kodie Shane
- Spouse: Rubi Rose, India Love and Megan Denise
- Children: 1
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $8 million
Early life and education
The talented rapper and musician Lil Yachty was born on August 23, 1997, in the vibrant town of Mableton, Georgia. Growing up, he was blessed to have a loving and supportive family. His father, Shannon McCollum, played a major role in shaping Lil Yachty’s life.
Although his mother’s name remains a mystery, her presence has also influenced him. Additionally, Lil Yachty shares a special bond with his sister, Kodie Shane. They have weathered the ups and downs of their childhood together, forming an unbreakable sibling bond.
Lil Yachty is from Mableton, Georgia, and attended Pebblebrook High School, where he excelled in grades and participated in football and drama clubs.
Despite his achievements, he dropped out of high school in his senior year to focus on his music career. After that, he briefly attended Alabama State University in 2015, but eventually dropped out after a short period to focus on his music career.
Profession
In 2017, Lil Yachty released his debut studio album, Teenage Emotions. In 2018, he released two more studio albums, Lil Boat 2 and Nuthin’ 2 Prove. In 2020, he released his highly anticipated album, Lil Boat 3. Yachty’s fifth studio album, Let’s Start Here, was released in 2023, showcasing his inspiration from psychedelic rock.
His albums have achieved great success on the Billboard charts, with Lil Boat 2 reaching number 2. Yachty has also released various mixtapes and EPs throughout his career, including his most recent project Michigan Boy Boat (2021).
In addition to his successful music career, Lil Yachty has expanded his talents into acting. The multi-talented artist has showcased his acting abilities in several films, including the 2019 film How High 2 and the 2018 animated film Teen Titans Go! The Movie.
Additionally, Yachty has even taken on the role of a reality TV star, starring in a series titled “Lil Yachty: Life on a Boat” in 2017. Through these diverse endeavors, Lil Yachty continues to showcase his versatility and passion for entertaining audiences through different mediums.
Awards and nominations
BET Hip Hop Awards
- Best New Hip-Hop Artist
- Lil Boat Best Mixtape
- Best Club Hit: “One Night”
- Best Collaboration Award (Broccoli)
- MTV Video Music Awards
Best Newcomer (2016)
- Teen Choice Awards
- Select Music: Breakthrough Artists
- Music of choice: Hip-Hop/R&B song “Broccoli”
Social Media
- Twitter: @lilyachty
- Instagram: @lilyachty
- Facebook: Lil Yachty Sailing Team
- Snapchat: Lil Yachty
- YouTube: Lil Yachty
Personal life
Lil Yachty’s relationship history includes relationships with: Selangie Arlene Henriquez in 2021, India Love in 2017, Megan Denise from 2017 to 2018, Rubi Rose from 2016 to 2017, Kodie Shane, JT, and Mariah the Scientist.
He also met Teanna Trump in 2019 and Blac Chyna in 2017. Moreover, Lil Yachty started dating Juliet Charlotte (aka 222juliet) in December 2021.
Lil Yachty, 26, has chosen to keep his relationship status private and has not made any public statements about his love life. However, he has been rumored to have had affairs with several high-profile women in the past, such as Rubi Rose, India Love, and Megan Denise.
Despite these speculations, Lil Yachty has always denied being in a serious relationship. Yachty announced on October 20, 2021 that he has become the father of a baby girl. However, he chose not to reveal the identity of the child’s mother.
Discography
Studio albums:
- Teen emotions
- Boat 2
- Unable to prove
- Boat 3
- Let’s start here
Mixtape:
- boat
- Summer Songs 2
- Collaborative Mixtapes:
- Team A: Familiar territory
- Extended gameplay:
- Summer Songs
- Birthday combination
- Birthday Collection 2
- Birthday Combo 3
- Michigan Boys Boat
singles:
- “One Night”
- “Minnesota”
- “iSpy” (with Kyle)
- “Broccoli” (with DRAM)
- “Hide and Seek”
- “Minnesota (Remix)” (with Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff)
- ‘Better’
- “All Around Me” (with Future)
- “Where Are You?” (with Diplo)
- “Oprah’s Bank Account” (with Drake and DaBaby)
- “Popstar” (featuring Drake)
- “Be flexible”
- “Oprah’s Bank Account (Remix)” (with Drake, DaBaby and Lil Baby)
- “Small Boat 3”
- “Michigan Boy Boat” (with Tee Grizzley, Offset and Lil Durk)
- “Hit Bout It” (with Playboi Carti)
net worth
Lil Yachty’s net worth is estimated to be $8 million. This huge fortune is mainly derived from his successful music career where he probably earned a huge amount of income from album sales, concerts, and royalties.
His financial success is also attributed to endorsement deals with various brands and involvement in other lucrative business ventures.
