Real Name: Tione Jayden Merritt

Aliases:

BORN:

Apr 30, 2001

AGE:

23

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.

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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.

Lil Tjay

Real name: Tione Jayden Merritt

Aliases:

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News | Jul 17, 2023, 2:45 AM PDT

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Lil Tjay Drops First Album Since Being Shot: ‘I’m Back Where I Needed To Be’

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