Lil Tjay is a American rapper and singer from the Bronx, New York. He rose to prominence in the late 2010s with his debut single “Resume,” which garnered millions of streams on streaming platforms such as Spotify and SoundCloud.

Lil Tjay was born Tione Jayden Merritt on April 30, 2001. He began rapping and singing at a young age, and started gaining a following on social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. In 2017, he released his first single, “Brothers,” which caught the attention of record labels and led to the release of his debut EP, “No Comparison,” in 2018.

Lil Tjay’s music is characterized by his melodic flow and emotive, introspective lyrics. He often raps about his experiences growing up in the Bronx, including struggles with poverty and violence. In addition to his solo work, he has collaborated with a number of other artists, including Polo G, Lil Durk, and Pop Smoke.

Lil Tjay has released a number of successful projects, including his debut album, “True 2 Myself,” which was released in 2019 and spawned the hit single “F.N.” He has won a number of awards and accolades, including a BET Hip Hop Award for Best New Hip Hop Artist in 2020. He has also been nominated for a number of other awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance for his collaboration with Pop Smoke on the song “Mood Swings.”

Albums

  • “No Comparison” (2018) – This was Lil Tjay’s debut EP, which included the hit single “Resume.”
  • “True 2 Myself” (2019) – This was Lil Tjay’s debut studio album, which included the singles “F.N.” and “Leaked.”
  • “F.N.” (2019) – This was a deluxe edition of “True 2 Myself,” which included additional tracks.
  • “State of Emergency” (2020) – This was a collaborative EP with Polo G, which included the single “Headshot.”
  • “Destiny 2” (2021) – This was a collaborative project with Lil Durk, which included the single “Loyalty Before Royalty.”
  • “The GOAT” (2021) – This was Lil Tjay’s second studio album, which included the singles “Calling My Phone” and “Move Right.”
  • “Conversations with Tjay” (2021) – This was a collaborative project with Lil Durk, which included the single “Man Down.”
  • “None of Your Love” (2021) – This was a collaborative project with 6LACK, which included the single “Calling My Phone (Remix).”
Some notable projects that feature Lil Tjay include:
  • “Mood Swings” (2020) – This was a single by Pop Smoke, which featured Lil Tjay and was released as part of Pop Smoke’s posthumous album “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon.” The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  • “Headshot” (2020) – This was a single by Polo G, which featured Lil Tjay and was released as part of the collaborative EP “State of Emergency.” The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  • “Loyalty Before Royalty” (2021) – This was a single by Lil Durk, which featured Lil Tjay and was released as part of the collaborative project “Destiny 2.” The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  • “Calling My Phone” (2021) – This was a single by Lil Tjay, which featured 6LACK and was released as part of Lil Tjay’s second studio album “The GOAT.” The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  • “Man Down” (2021) – This was a single by Lil Durk, which featured Lil Tjay and was released as part of the collaborative project “Conversations with Tjay.” The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Awards

Lil Tjay has received a number of awards and accolades for his music. Some of the awards he has won include:

  • BET Hip Hop Award for Best New Hip Hop Artist (2020) – This award was given to Lil Tjay for his contributions to the hip hop genre as a new artist.
  • Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Song (2020) – This award was given to Lil Tjay for his collaboration with Pop Smoke on the song “Mood Swings.”
  • ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Award for Most Performed Song (2021) – This award was given to Lil Tjay for his song “Calling My Phone.”

Lil Tjay has also been nominated for a number of other awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance for his collaboration with Pop Smoke on the song “Mood Swings.”

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