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HIPHOPDX Lil Tjay

Lil Tjay (Feat. 42 Dugg) - 'Different'

Lil Tjay (Feat. 42 Dugg) – ‘Different’

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Offset Fires Back At Lil Tjay's 'Broke' Taunt With Fight Challenge: 'Meet Me In New York'

Offset Fires Back At Lil Tjay’s ‘Broke’ Taunt With Fight Challenge: ‘Meet Me In New York’

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Lil Tjay Continues Shots At Offset: ‘I Could Never Be Broke Like Set’

Lil Tjay Continues Shots At Offset: ‘I Could Never Be Broke Like Set’

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Lil Tjay - 'APEX'

Lil Tjay – ‘APEX’

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Lil Tjay Banned From Madison Square Garden After Spitting Incident With Security Guard 

Lil Tjay Banned From Madison Square Garden After Spitting Incident With Security Guard

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Lil Tjay Spits On Security Guard During Row At MSG Boxing Match

Lil Tjay Spits On Security Guard During Scuffle At MSG Boxing Match

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OhGeesy (Feat. Lil Tjay) - 'BABYGIRL'

OhGeesy (Feat. Lil Tjay) – ‘BABYGIRL’

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Lil Tjay Claims Offset Is 'Broke' & Has A Gambling Addiction: 'He Was Panicking'

Lil Tjay Claims Offset Is ‘Broke’ & Owes Him $10K Due To Gambling Addiction

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Lil Tjay (Feat. NLE Choppa) - 'Why'

Lil Tjay (Feat. NLE Choppa) – ‘Why’

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New Music Friday: New Albums From NBA YoungBoy, Smino, Bun B & Statik Selektah & More

New Music Friday: New Albums From NBA YoungBoy, Smino, Bun B & Statik Selektah & More

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Lil Tjay - 'Let It Go Baby'

Lil Tjay – ‘Let It Go Baby’

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New Music Friday: New Singles From Playboi Carti, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, André 3000 & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From Playboi Carti, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, André 3000 & More

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Lil Tjay Accuses Adin Ross Of Being ‘Racist’ & Hits Out At ‘Culture Vulture’ Kai Cenat

Lil Tjay Accuses Adin Ross Of Being ‘Racist’ & Hits Out At ‘D Rider’ Kai Cenat

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Lil Tjay Confirms Romance With 6ix9ine's Ex-GF With 2Pac & Faith Evans Comparison

Lil Tjay Confirms Romance With 6ix9ine’s Ex-GF With 2Pac & Faith Evans Comparison

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Lil Tjay's Lawyer Clears Up Reports Of Arrest In Federal Gang Indictment

Lil Tjay Not Arrested In Federal Gang Indictment, Lawyer Says

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Lithe & Lil Tjay - 'Fall Back'

Lithe & Lil Tjay – ‘Fall Back’

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Real Name: Tione Jayden Merritt

Lil Tjay
BORN:
Apr 30, 2001
AGE:
24
NET WORTH:
N/A
HEIGHT:
5'10

BIO

Bronx, New York artist Lil Tjay started his music career in 2016 by simply releasing tracks on Soundcloud. His first song was “Resume” and it garnered attention quickly online. In 2018, he performed at a showcase and caught the attention of an A&R, leading to the release of his single “Brothers,” which earned him a record deal with Columbia Records. He released his debut EP No Comparison the same year. Tjay’s break broke out moment was his feature on Polo G’s hit single “Pop Out”, which peaked at 11 via Billboard Hot 100. At the end of 2019, Lil Tjay released his debut album True 2 Myself, which reached No. 5 on the US Billboard 200. Since then, Lil Tjay has been growing his fanbase with his highest charting single, “Calling My Phone” featuring 6Lack and it is now 3x platinum. His most recent album, Destined 2 Win, is now RIAA certified gold.

PROPS

  • Lil Tjay went viral with breakthrough single “Brothers”
  • Lil Tjay is a 24x platinum selling artist.

Top Lil Tjay Questions

How did Lil Tjay get his name?

His stage name is derived from the first letter of his first name and first three letters of his middle name.

What was Lil Tjay’s breakthrough single?

“Brothers”

Where is Lil Tjay from?

The Bronx, NY

Who are some of Lil Tjay’s influences?

Drake, Meek Mill, Usher

Who is Lil Tjay signed to?

Columbia Records

What are some of Lil Tjay’s biggest collaborations?

Pop Smoke, J. Cole, Moneybagg Yo, Offset and many more.

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