Lil Tracy

Lil Tracy
Lil Tracy in January 2019
Lil Tracy in January 2019
Background information
Birth nameJazz Ishmael Butler
Also known asYung Dude, Yung Bruh, Souljahwitch, Young Black Monkey Negro, Eblis the Persian Dolphin, Yung Karma, Tracy Minaj
Born (1995-10-03) October 3, 1995 (age 29)
Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.[1]
OriginVirginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2012–present
LabelsVirgin Music[3][4]
Member ofGothBoiClique
Websiteliltracymusic.com
Parents

Jazz Ishmael Butler (born October 3, 1995),[5] professionally known as Lil Tracy, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He was also known under the name Yung Bruh during the beginning of his career. Tracy is best known for his collaborations with the late rapper Lil Peep,[6][7] specifically "Awful Things", which peaked at 79 on the Billboard Hot 100,[8] and for being a prominent member of the "SoundCloud rap" and underground rap scene.[9][10][11]

  1. ^ Ezra Marcus (Spring 2019). "Lil Tracy's Third Life". Retrieved April 30, 2020. Lil Tracy was born Jazz Butler in Teaneck, New Jersey, in 1995, the son of hip-hop and R&B royalty.
  2. ^ Andrew Matson (July 17, 2017). "When Will Lil Tracy Break Out Of SoundCloud Purgatory?". Archived from the original on December 29, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2018. Tracy has been (..) While his style only partly conforms to genre conventions, he has become a leader in the Gen Z category of "SoundCloud rap,"
  3. ^ "Listen To Lil Tracy's New Song 'Hey'". Masked Gorilla. Archived from the original on May 21, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "New Music Friday // 9.20.19". Retrieved May 9, 2020 – via Facebook.
  5. ^ "Who is GothBoiClique member Lil Tracy? | 808sandblues". 808sandblues. May 11, 2017. Archived from the original on December 15, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  6. ^ "Lil Tracy Nods To Lil Peep In 'Demons' Video". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  7. ^ "Lil Tracy Pays Tribute to Lil Peep With New "Demons" Video". Complex. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  8. ^ "Lil Peep Awful Things Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  9. ^ "The Emo Fan's Guide To Emo Rap – Riot Fest". Riot Fest. September 27, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  10. ^ "Who is Lil Tracy and how did he get so famous?". Newsday. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  11. ^ Turner, David. "They Came From Soundcloud: Lil Uzi Vert and the 6 Rappers Who Could Be Rock Stars". W Magazine. Retrieved March 6, 2018.