Lil Tjay

Lil Tjay
Lil Tjay in 2023
Lil Tjay in 2023
Background information
Birth nameTione Jayden Merritt
Born (2001-04-30) April 30, 2001 (age 23)
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
DiscographyLil Tjay discography
Years active2017–present
LabelsColumbia
Websiteliltjaymusic.com

Tione Jayden Merritt[needs IPA] (born April 30, 2001), known professionally as Lil Tjay (/ˈtdʒ/ TEE-jay),[1] is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He rose to prominence with his 2017 single "Resume", and signed with Columbia Records following the success of his 2018 single "Brothers", which received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His guest appearance on Polo G's 2019 single, "Pop Out" marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100—peaking at number 11—while his own single, "F.N" became his first to do so as a lead artist. Each preceded the release of his debut studio album, True 2 Myself (2019), which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200.

His second studio album, Destined 2 Win (2021) was supported by the single "Calling My Phone" (with 6lack), which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2023 song "Gangsta Boo" (with Ice Spice) likewise entered the chart, and his third studio album, 222, was released in July of that year.[2]

  1. ^ a b Callas, Brad (October 11, 2019). "Everything You Need to Know About Lil Tjay". Complex. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
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