Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty, born Miles Parks McCollum on August 23, 1997, in Mableton, Georgia, is an American rapper, singer, and entrepreneur who emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in the mumble rap and SoundCloud rap movements of the mid-2010s. He attended Alabama State University briefly before dropping out to pursue music full-time, relocating to New York City where he quickly built a following on SoundCloud and social media platforms.

Yachty burst onto the mainstream in 2016 with his viral hit “One Night” and his feature on D.R.A.M.’s “Broccoli,” which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. His colorful aesthetic, playful personality, and unconventional approach to hip-hop earned him both devoted fans and vocal critics. His debut mixtape Lil Boat (2016) and subsequent albums Teenage Emotions (2017) and Lil Boat 2 (2018) established him as a commercial force in hip-hop, even as he polarized traditional rap audiences.

Beyond music, Lil Yachty has diversified his income through business ventures and brand partnerships. He has collaborated with major brands including Nautica, Target, and Sprite, and ventured into acting with a role in the animated film Teen Titans Go! To the Movies. His entrepreneurial moves include investments in cryptocurrency and NFT projects. His 2023 album Let’s Start Here. marked a dramatic artistic pivot into psychedelic rock, earning surprising critical acclaim.

As of 2026, Lil Yachty has an estimated net worth of $10 million. His wealth comes from music sales, streaming royalties, touring, brand endorsements, acting roles, and various business investments. His ability to reinvent himself artistically while maintaining commercial viability has kept him relevant in the rapidly evolving hip-hop landscape for over a decade.