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{{short description|American rapper (born 1997)}}

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{{Infobox musician
| image            = Lil Yachty cropped.jpg
| caption          = Lil Yachty in 2016
| birth_name       = Miles Parks McCollum
| alias            = {{hlist|Lil Boat|FaZe Boat|Darnell Boat|C.V. Thomas}}
| birth_date       = {{Birth date and age|1997|08|23}}
| birth_place      = [[Mableton, Georgia]], U.S.
| occupation       = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|record producer|actor<!--Certain parts of this infobox were removed to preserve space.-->}}
| years_active     = 2014–present
| origin           = [[Atlanta, Georgia]], U.S.
| genre            = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Trap music|trap]]|[[pop rap]]<ref name=":1" />|[[mumble rap]]<ref name=ringer />}}
| label            = {{hlist|[[Quality Control Music|Quality Control]]|[[Capitol Music Group|Capitol]]|[[Motown]]}}
| website         = {{URL|lilyachtyofficial.com}}
}}

'''Miles Parks McCollum''' (born August 23, 1997), known professionally as '''Lil Yachty''', is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "[[One Night (Lil Yachty song)|One Night]]" and "[[Minnesota (song)|Minnesota]]" (featuring [[Quavo]], Skippa Da Flippa and [[Young Thug]]) from his debut [[Extended play|EP]] ''Summer Songs''.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Post-Internet Worlds of Atlanta Rappers Lil Yachty and Playboi Carti|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2734247/lil-yachty-playboi-carti-atlanta/|website=MTV|access-date=March 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti, Oddball Rap's Children, at Play| work=The New York Times | date=February 28, 2016 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/29/arts/music/lil-yachty-lil-uzi-vert-and-playboi-carti-oddball-raps-children-at-play.html?_r=0|access-date=March 30, 2016| last1=Caramanica | first1=Jon }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lil Yachty Lil Boat|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21736-lil-boat/|website=Pitchfork|access-date=March 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Meet Lil Yachty, The Atlanta Rapper Born To Go Viral|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/02/22/lil-yachty-interview-kanye-west |website=The Fader|access-date=March 30, 2016}}</ref> He released his debut [[mixtape]] ''[[Lil Boat (mixtape)|Lil Boat]]'' in March 2016. In June 2016, Yachty announced that he had signed a [[wikt:joint venture|joint venture]] record deal with [[Motown]], [[Capitol Records]], and [[Quality Control Music]].<ref name="New Deal">{{cite web |url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.39179/title.lil-yachty-announces-signing-to-quality-control |title=Lil Yachty signs deal with Quality Control |last=Hernandez |first=Victoria |date=June 10, 2016 |website=Hiphopdx.com |access-date=June 11, 2016}}</ref>

Yachty has released five studio albums, beginning with ''[[Teenage Emotions]]'' in 2017. His second and third studio albums, ''[[Lil Boat 2]]'' and ''[[Nuthin' 2 Prove]]'', were released in 2018, followed by ''[[Lil Boat 3]]'', in 2020. Yachty's fifth studio album, entitled ''[[Let's Start Here]]'', was released in 2023, and was inspired by [[psychedelic rock]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-27 |title=Lil Yachty's 'Let's Start Here' Features An MGMT Member & Other Psych-Rock Acts |url=https://uproxx.com/music/lil-yachty-lets-start-here-features-guests/ |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}</ref>  Four of his albums have charted within the top 20 of the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with ''Lil Boat 2'' peaking at number 2. Yachty has also released several mixtapes and EPs throughout his career, with his most recent ''[[Michigan Boy Boat]]'' being released in 2021. Lil Yachty is also notable for his features on the 2016 multi-platinum songs "[[Broccoli (song)|Broccoli]]" by [[DRAM (rapper)|DRAM]] and "[[ISpy (Kyle song)|ISpy]]" by [[Kyle (musician)|Kyle]], his eccentric hairstyle, and his optimistic image.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Ihaza|first=Jeff|date=2021-06-15|title=Rapper and Entrepreneur Lil Yachty -- Future 25|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/lil-yachty-future-25-1179452/|access-date=2021-06-17|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref> Yachty was nominated for a [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] for his work on "Broccoli".<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7597556/grammys-nominees-complete-list-2017|access-date=2021-06-17|magazine=Billboard |language=en}}</ref>

==Early life==
Miles McCollum was born in [[Mableton, Georgia]].<ref name="Birthday">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/08/happy-birthday-lil-yachty/|title=Happy Birthday, Lil Yachty!|website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|last=Madden|first=Sidney|date=August 23, 2016|access-date=December 17, 2016}}</ref> He attended [[Alabama State University]] in fall 2015 but soon dropped out to pursue his musical career.<ref>{{cite web |title=9 Rappers Who Went to College But Didn't Graduate |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/08/rappers-who-went-to-college-but-didnt-graduate/ |last=J. |first=Miranda |website=XXL |date=August 31, 2016 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> He adopted the name "Yachty" and moved from his hometown of [[Atlanta]] to New York City to launch his career. In New York, he lived with a friend and networked with online [[street fashion]] personalities, while he built up his own [[Instagram]] following.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Weiner|first=Jonah|date=November 9, 2016|title=How Lil Yachty Went From Instagram Whiz to Kanye West Collaborator|newspaper=[[Rolling Stone (magazine)|Rolling Stone]]|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/how-lil-yachty-went-from-instagram-to-kanyes-inner-circle-w449066|access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref> He worked at [[McDonald's]] to supplement his income early in his career.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/lil-yachty-on-his-favorite-beatles-song-why-hes-never-been-drunk-194794/|title=Lil Yachty on His Favorite Beatles Song, Why He's Never Been Drunk|first1=Andy|last1=Greene|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=June 20, 2017|access-date=December 29, 2019}}</ref>

==Career==
===2015–2017: "One Night", ''Lil Boat'', and ''Teenage Emotions''===
Yachty first came to prominence in December 2015 when the [[SoundCloud]] version of his song "[[One Night (Lil Yachty song)|One Night]]" was used in a viral comedy video.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/nov/30/best-hip-hop-2016-lil-yachty-dram-chance-the-rapper|title=From Lil Yachty to DRAM, 2016's best hip-hop is all about black joy|last=Pearce|first=Sheldon|date=November 30, 2016|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077|access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref>

In February 2016, Yachty debuted as a model in [[Kanye West]]'s [[Adidas Yeezy|Yeezy Season 3]] fashion line at [[Madison Square Garden]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Rapper debuted 'The Life of Pablo' and Yeezy Season 3 fashion line at Madison Square Garden|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/see-photos-from-kanye-wests-wild-new-york-album-launch-20160211|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=February 12, 2016|access-date=March 30, 2016}}</ref> Yachty's debut mixtape ''[[Lil Boat (mixtape)|Lil Boat]]'' was released in March 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.37844/title.lil-yachty-lil-boat-mixtape-stream-cover-art-tracklist|title=Lil Yachty "Lil Boat" Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist|last=Hernandez |first=Victoria|date=March 10, 2016|newspaper=[[HipHopDX]]|language=en-US|access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref>

In April 2016, Yachty collaborated with [[DRAM (rapper)|DRAM]] on the hit song "[[Broccoli (D.R.A.M. song)|Broccoli]]", which peaked at number 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name=":1" /> He [[Guest appearance|featured]] on [[Chance the Rapper]]'s [[Coloring Book (mixtape)|''Coloring Book'' mixtape]], released in May 2016.<ref name=":0" /> On June 10, 2016 he announced he had signed a joint venture record deal with Quality Control Music, [[Capitol Records]], and [[Motown Records]].<ref name="New Deal" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionably-early.com/2016/06/14/lil-yachty-signs-capitol-records/|title=Lil Yachty Signs With Capitol Records|last=fashionablyearly|date=June 14, 2016|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> Yachty released his second mixtape ''[[Summer Songs 2]]'' in July 2016 with features from [[G Herbo]], [[Offset (rapper) | Offset]], and his former collective the "Sailing Team".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/07/lil-yachty-summer-songs-2-mixtape/|title=Lil Yachty Drops New Mixtape, 'Summer Songs 2′|first=Ben|date=July 20, 2016|last1=Rappaport|access-date=August 5, 2016}}</ref>

In June 2016, Lil Yachty appeared in [[XXL (magazine)|''XXL'']] magazine as part of their [[XXL (magazine)#XXL Annual Freshman List|2016 Freshman Class]]. As part of this appearance, Yachty performed a 'freshman cypher' alongside [[Denzel Curry]], [[Lil Uzi Vert]], [[21 Savage]], and [[Kodak Black]]. As of March 2021, this cypher has received over 180 million [[YouTube]] views, by far the most for the XXL channel.<ref>{{Citation|title=Kodak Black, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty & Denzel Curry's 2016 XXL Freshmen Cypher|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_IbIMUbh-k| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211111/U_IbIMUbh-k| archive-date=2021-11-11 | url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2021-06-17}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In December 2016, he was featured on the hip hop single "[[ISpy (Kyle song)|iSpy]]" by [[Kyle (musician)|Kyle]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gooden|first1=Darren|title=KYLE - "iSpy" ft. Lil Yachty|url=http://artisticmanifesto.com/2016/12/02/kyle-links-lil-yachty-ispy/#.WNqhr2_yvIU|website=Artistic Manifesto|access-date=March 28, 2017|date=December 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503075549/http://artisticmanifesto.com/2016/12/02/kyle-links-lil-yachty-ispy/#.WNqhr2_yvIU|archive-date=May 3, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was featured in [[Tee Grizzley]]'s single "From the D to the A", released in March 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Low|first1=Carver|title=Tee Grizzley - From The D To The A Feat. Lil Yachty {{!}} Stream [New Song]|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/tee-grizzley-from-the-d-to-the-a-feat-lil-yachty-new-song.1973336.html|website=Hot New Hip Hop|date=March 17, 2017|access-date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>

On May 26, 2017, Lil Yachty released his debut studio album, ''[[Teenage Emotions]]''. It features guest appearances from [[Migos]], [[Diplo]], and [[YG (rapper)|YG]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/04/lil-yachty-teenage-emotions-album-tracklist-cover/|title=Lil Yachty Reveals 'Teenage Emotions' Album Tracklist and Official Cover|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|date=April 20, 2017 |access-date=May 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Dandridge-Lemco|first=Ben|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/04/20/lil-yachty-teenage-emotions-cover-release-date-tracklist|title=Lil Yachty Announces Release Date For Debut Album, Teenage Emotions|work=[[The Fader]]|date=April 20, 2017|access-date=May 24, 2017}}</ref> Three promotional singles were released to coincide with the album. The first promotional single, "Harley", produced by K Swisha, was released on April 14, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/harley-single/id1225408556|title=Harley – Single by Lil Yachty|date=April 14, 2017|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=April 29, 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170417072340/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/harley-single/id1225408556|archive-date=April 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Goddard|first=Kevin|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-yachty-harley-new-song.1973691.html|title=Lil Yachty – Harley|work=HotNewHipHop|date=April 14, 2017|access-date=May 24, 2017}}</ref> The second promotional single, "Bring It Back", produced by [[Jean Baptiste (songwriter)|Free School]], was released on May 4, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last=Findlay|first=Mitch|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-yachty-bring-it-back-new-song.1973944.html|title=Lil Yachty – Bring It Back|work=HotNewHipHop|date=May 4, 2017|access-date=May 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Weinstein|first=Max|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/05/lil-yachty-bring-it-back/|title=Lil Yachty Drops His New Song "Bring It Back"|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|date=May 4, 2017|access-date=May 25, 2017}}</ref> The third promotional single, "X Men", produced by 30 Roc and Tillie and featuring a guest appearance from American rapper Evander Griiim, was released on May 18, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last=Carey|first=Jonathan|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-yachty-x-men-feat-evander-griiim-new-song.1974157.html|title=Lil Yachty – X Men Feat. Evander Griiim|work=HotNewHipHop|date=May 18, 2017|access-date=May 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Berry|first=Peter A.|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/05/lil-yachty-x-men/|title=Lil Yachty Flexes on New Song "X Men"|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|date=May 18, 2017|access-date=May 25, 2017}}</ref> He featured in a remix of "With My Team" by Creek Boyz, released December 15, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Burney|first1=Lawrence|title=The Creek Boyz Recruited Lil Yachty For A New Version of "With My Team"|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/paz3zz/the-creek-boyz-recruited-lil-yachty-for-a-new-version-of-with-my-team|website=Noisey|access-date=December 15, 2017|language=en-us|date=December 14, 2017}}</ref>

In 2017, Yachty appeared in several high-profile promotional campaigns. He starred alongside [[LeBron James]] in a [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]] commercial, where he is seen in an ice cave playing the piano.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7541134/lil-yachty-lebron-james-sprite-commercial|title=Lil Yachty and LeBron James Team for Sprite Commercial: Watch|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=October 13, 2016|access-date=May 17, 2017}}</ref> Lil Yachty was picked to be the face of the new [[Nautica (clothing company)|Nautica]] and [[Urban Outfitters]] collection for the Spring 2017 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/uo_happenings_lil_yachty__nautica_meet_and_greet_at_space_ninety_8|title=Lil Yachty Nautica Meet and Greet at Space Ninety 8|publisher=UO Blog}}</ref> Yachty also appeared in the "[[It Takes Two (Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock song)#Carly Rae Jepsen and Lil Yachty version|It Takes Two]]" video with [[Carly Rae Jepsen]] for [[Target Corporation|Target]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Watch Carly Rae Jepsen and Lil Yachty Cover 'It Takes Two' in Target Ad|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/71568-watch-carly-rae-jepsen-and-lil-yachty-cover-it-takes-two-in-target-ad/|publisher=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref>

===2018–2022: ''Lil Boat 2'', ''Nuthin' 2 Prove'', and ''Lil Boat 3''===
[[File:FEQ July 2018 Lil Yachty (43918198405).jpg|thumb|Lil Yachty performing in 2018]]
In January 2018, it was reported that Lil Yachty and [[Takeoff (rapper)|Takeoff]] were working on a collaborative project.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lil Yachty and Takeoff Have a Joint Project Coming Soon|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/01/lil-yachty-takeoff-joint-project-coming-soon/|access-date=February 16, 2018|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|date=January 21, 2018 }}</ref> This project has yet to be released as of 2023, especially following the death of Takeoff in November 2022. Yachty's second studio album, ''[[Lil Boat 2]],'' was released on March 9, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2018/02/20/lil-yachty-announces-lil-boat-2-release-date|title=Lil Yachty announces "Lil Boat 2" release date|work=[[The Fader]]|last=Maicki|first=Salvatore|date=February 20, 2018|access-date=February 21, 2018}}</ref> Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, ''Lil Boat 2'' performed well commercially, debuting at number two on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with 64,000 [[album-equivalent unit]]s. The album featured [[2 Chainz]], [[Quavo]], and [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]], [[Ugly God]], among other guests. On October 19, 2018, Yachty released his third album, ''[[Nuthin' 2 Prove]]''. The project received similarly mixed reception and debuted at No. 12 on the [[Billboard 200]]. Also in 2018, Yachty appeared on [[Bhad Bhabie]]'s platinum single "[[Gucci Flip Flops]]" and [[Social House]]'s gold single "[[Magic in the Hamptons]]", and worked with [[Donny Osmond]] to create a theme song for [[Chef Boyardee]] titled "Start the Par-dee".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/08/27/lil-yachty-and-donny-osmond-team-up-bizarre-chef-boyardee-jingle/1109316002/|title=Lil Yachty on his bizarre Chef Boyardee jingle with Donny Osmond: 'This is very odd'|work=USA TODAY|access-date=October 21, 2018|language=en}}</ref> In December 2018, E-sports group [[FaZe Clan]] announced that Yachty had become their newest member. Yachty took on the name "FaZe Boat", in reference to his 'Lil Boat' nickname and mixtape.<ref>{{cite web|date=18 December 2018|title=Lil Yachty joins FaZe Clan, the Supreme of e-sports|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/18/18146782/faze-clan-lil-yachty-supreme-100thieves-drake-esports-fortnite|access-date=9 December 2019|work=The Verge}}</ref>

After a relatively quiet 2019, Lil Yachty teamed up with fellow Atlanta artists [[Lil Keed]], [[Lil Gotit]], and veteran producer [[Zaytoven]] in February 2020 for a collaborative mixtape, ''A-Team''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mahadevan |first1=Tara |title=Zaytoven Drops Collaborative Project 'A-Team' With Lil Yachty, Lil Keed, and Lil Gotit |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/02/zaytoven-lil-yachty-gotit-keed-a-team |website=Complex |access-date=14 March 2020}}</ref> Yachty released the lead single for his next studio album, ''[[Lil Boat 3]],'' on March 9, 2020. The song, titled "[[Oprah's Bank Account]]", features [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] and [[DaBaby]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/drake-and-dababy-join-lil-yachty-in-video-for-new-song-oprahs-bank-account-watch|title=Drake Joins Lil Yachty on New Song 'Oprah's Bank Account': Listen|date=9 March 2020|work=Pitchfork|last=Moreland|first=Quinn|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-yachty-announces-lil-boat-3-news.105890.html|title=Lil Yachty Announces "Lil Boat 3"|date=10 March 2020|work=HotNewHipHop|last=Zidel|first=Alex|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref> The release was accompanied by a 9-minute [[music video]] directed by [[Director X]], in which Yachty dresses up as a parody of [[Oprah Winfrey]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Yachty Drops 'Oprah's Bank Account' Video with Drake & DaBaby {{!}} Rap-Up|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2020/03/09/lil-yachty-drake-dababy-oprahs-bank-account-video/amp/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=www.rap-up.com}}</ref> ''Lil Boat 3'' was released on May 29, 2020 and debuted at number 14 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="Johnson">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Zoe |date=May 20, 2020 |title=Lil Yachty to Drop Lil Boat 3 Album Next Week |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2020/05/lil-yachty-to-drop-lil-boat-3-next-week/ |access-date=May 21, 2020 |work=[[XXL Magazine|XXL]]}}</ref> A deluxe version of the album titled ''Lil Boat 3.5'' was released on November 27.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ruiz|first=Matthew Ismael|title=Lil Yachty Shares New Album Lil Boat 3.5|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-yachty-shares-new-album-lil-boat-35-listen/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Pitchfork|date=November 27, 2020|language=en-US}}</ref> On October 19, 2020, Lil Yachty announced his intention to release a mixtape before the end of 2020.<ref>{{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/lilyachty/status/1318324298461958150|title=Dropping a mixtape called " Michigan Boy Boy " before the year ends...|user=lilyachty|number=1318324298461958150 |date=October 19, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2020}}</ref> ''[[Michigan Boy Boat]]'' was released on April 23, 2021. The project draws heavily from the burgeoning Detroit rap scene, in contrast with Yachty's usual [[pop rap]] and [[Trap music|Atlanta trap]] style.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Yachty: Michigan Boy Boat|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/lil-yachty-michigan-boy-boat/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Pitchfork|language=en}}</ref>

Throughout 2020, Yachty was one of the many celebrities to gain a large following on social media app [[TikTok]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=King|first=Ashley|date=2020-12-22|title=Lil Yachty Hosting TikTok New Years Eve Countdown – Where to Watch It|url=https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2020/12/22/tiktok-new-years-eve-countdown/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Digital Music News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-21|title=TikTok (And Lil Yachty) Made Me Buy The Revolution Toaster on Amazon|url=https://www.domino.com/content/revolution-toaster-tiktok-lil-yachty/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=domino|language=en-US}}</ref> Yachty performed the theme song for the [[Saved by the Bell (2020 TV series)|2020 revival of ''Saved by the Bell'']], which was a remixed version of the theme from the [[Saved by the Bell|original television series]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Del Rosario|first1=Alexandra|date=18 November 2020|title=Peacock's 'Saved By The Bell' Touts Remixed Theme Song From Lil Yachty|agency=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|url=https://deadline.com/video/saved-by-the-bell-remixed-theme-song-lil-yachty-peacock/|access-date=19 January 2021}}</ref> In early 2021, Yachty was reported to be producing and starring in a live-action movie based on the [[Uno (card game)|UNO]] card game, which is being developed by [[Mattel Films]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2021-02-04|title=Mattel Developing Movie Based On Uno Card Game With Lil Yachty Eyeing Lead Role|url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/mattel-uno-lil-yachty-1234687330/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}</ref> Yachty is featured in the ''[[Pokémon]]'' [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary|25th anniversary]] music album.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=2021-09-15|title=Rapper Lil Yachty Joins Pokémon's 25th Anniversary Celebration|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/rapper-lil-yachty-joins-pokemons-25th-anniversary-celebration/|access-date=2021-09-19|website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors|language=en}}</ref>

On October 11, 2022, Yachty released the non-album single "[[Poland (song)|Poland]]", which had recently went viral online.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mwachia|first=Tim|date=2022-10-20|title=Lil Yachty Explains Poland|url=https://dailyrapfacts.com/44959/lil-yachty-explains-whether-he-actually-took-wock-to-poland-song-debuts-on-hot-100-chart/|access-date=2023-01-31|website=Daily Rap|language=en|archive-date=January 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131130824/https://dailyrapfacts.com/44959/lil-yachty-explains-whether-he-actually-took-wock-to-poland-song-debuts-on-hot-100-chart/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===2023–present: ''Let's Start Here''===
In December 2022, Yachty's fifth studio album, then rumored to be called ''Sonic Ranch'', was leaked online. The album was a departure from Yachty's signature [[Trap music|trap]] sound, and was instead heavily influenced by [[psychedelic rock]]. On January 27, 2023, the album, entitled ''[[Let's Start Here]]'', was released to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2211874/lil-yachtys-new-album-lets-start-here-is-a-wild-psychedelic-rock-odyssey/music/|title=Lil Yachty's New Album ''Let's Start Here.'' Is A Wild Psychedelic Rock Odyssey|website=[[Stereogum]]|last=Breihan|first=Tom|date=January 27, 2023|access-date=January 29, 2023}}</ref>

== Musical style ==
Lil Yachty has called his style "[[Bubblegum pop|bubblegum]] [[Trap music (hip hop)|trap]]."<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> His songs have sampled sounds from ''[[Mario Bros.|Mario Bros]].'', [[Charlie Brown]], the theme from ''[[Rugrats]]'', the startup sound of a [[GameCube]] console, as well as [[J-pop]] singer [[Daoko]].<ref name=":0" /> Other themes in his works include clouds, [[cotton candy]], the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]], and scenes from [[Pixar]] films. His friend [[TheGoodPerry]] is heavily involved in the production of his songs.<ref name=":1" /> Yachty's style has also been described as [[mumble rap]].<ref name=ringer>{{cite web|url=https://theringer.com/mumble-rap-moratorium-lil-yachty-desiigner-15bc3647dae9|title=Declaring a Moratorium on the Term "Mumble Rap"|author=Charity, Justin|publisher=The Ringer|date=April 18, 2017|access-date=May 14, 2017}}</ref>

''[[Rolling Stone]]'' described his music as "catchy, intentionally dinky-sounding tunes packed with off-color boasts delivered in a proudly amateurish singsong."<ref name=":0"/> ''[[The Guardian]]'' called his music "fun, hook-first pop rap oblivious to songcraft and structure that doesn't take itself too seriously, with very little interest in legacy and even less in rap canon."<ref name=":1" />

==Personal life==
In a 2016 interview for [[CNN]], Yachty expressed support for [[Bernie Sanders]] in the [[2016 United States presidential election|2016 presidential election]], and praised Sanders for his work during the [[civil rights movement]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2016/04/21/lil-yachty-gets-political-bernie-sanders-2016-lil-b-rap-origwx-allee.cnn|title=Lil Yachty on getting into Bernie Sanders via Lil B|date=April 24, 2016 |publisher=CNN|access-date=August 13, 2018}}</ref>

On October 20, 2021, Yachty announced the birth of his first child, a girl. The identity of the child's mother was not disclosed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moorwood|first=Victoria|date=2021-10-20|title=Lil Yachty reportedly welcomes baby girl|url=https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/10/20/22736809/lil-yachty-father-baby-girl|access-date=2021-10-21|website=REVOLT|language=en}}</ref>

On December 20, 2018, Yachty signed with [[FaZe Clan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yachty |first=Lil |date=2018-12-18 |title=Lil Yachty joins FaZe Clan, the Supreme of e-sports |url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/18/18146782/faze-clan-lil-yachty-supreme-100thieves-drake-esports-fortnite |access-date=2018-12-18 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref> Yachty participated in competitive ''[[Fortnite]]'' tournaments.

===2022 SafeMoon lawsuit===
{{Main|Cryptocurrency bubble|Cryptocurrency and crime}}

On February 18, 2022, in a class-action lawsuit filed against the [[cryptocurrency]] company [[SafeMoon]] that alleged the company is a [[pump and dump]] scheme, McCollum was named as a defendant along with professional boxer [[Jake Paul]], musician [[Nick Carter (singer)|Nick Carter]], rapper [[Soulja Boy]], and social media personality Ben Phillips for promoting the SafeMoon token on their social media accounts with misleading information.<ref>{{cite news |last=Germain |first=Atahabih |date=February 24, 2022 |title=Soulja Boy and Lil Yachty Named in Suit Accused of Misleading Crypto Buyers in 'Pump and Dump' Scheme |work=[[Atlanta Black Star]] |publisher=Diamond Diaspora Media |url=https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/02/24/soulja-boy-and-lil-yachty-named-in-suit-accused-of-misleading-crypto-buyers-in-pump-and-dump-scheme/ |access-date=July 13, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Cole|first=Ty|date=February 24, 2022|title=Soulja Boy and Lil Yachty Faces Class-Action Lawsuit In Alleged Cryptocurrency Scheme|publisher=[[BET]]|url=https://www.bet.com/article/70b0vf/lil-yachty-soulja-boy-crypto-currency-alleged-scheme |access-date=July 13, 2022}}</ref> On the same day, the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit|U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals]] ruled in a lawsuit against [[Bitconnect]] that the [[Securities Act of 1933]] extends to [[Targeted advertising|targeted solicitation]] using social media.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lawler|first=Richard |date=February 18, 2022 |title=Influencers beware: promoting the wrong crypto could mean facing a class-action lawsuit |website=The Verge |publisher=Vox Media |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/18/22941470/bitconnect-ponzi-bitcoin-securities-act-sec-lawsuit-influencers-youtube-tiktok |access-date=July 13, 2022}}</ref>

===2023 SEC lawsuit===
In March 2023, Yachty was among eight celebrities charged by the [[United States Securities and Exchange Commission]], with violating investor protection laws by promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing that he was a paid sponsor. The lawsuit was connected with crypto asset entrepreneur Justin Sun's Tronix (TRX) and BitTorrent (BBT) companies. He settled the charges for over $400,000 without admitting or denying the claims.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://thehill.com/business/3913168-sec-charges-lindsay-lohan-jake-paul-with-crypto-violations/|title=SEC charges Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul with crypto violations|first=Julia|last=Mueller|work=The Hill|date=March 22, 2023|accessdate=March 22, 2023}}</ref><ref name=lohansec>{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/crypto-charges-lindsay-lohan-jake-paul-lil-yachty-celebrities-1235307430/|title=Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Lil Yachty Among Celebrities Charged In SEC Crypto Case|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|publisher=Deadline Hollywood|date=March 22, 2023|accessdate=March 22, 2023}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Teen Titans Go! To the Movies]]''
| [[John Stewart (comics)|Green Lantern]]
| Voice role<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8241075/lil-yachty-green-lantern-teen-titans-go-movie|title=Lil Yachty Tapped to Voice Green Lantern in Upcoming 'Teen Titans GO!' Movie|magazine=Billboard|date=March 12, 2018|access-date=July 26, 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Life-Size 2|Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve]]''
| The Beatboxer
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pa5zn9/life-size-2-was-cringey-but-the-live-tweets-were-hilarious|title='Life Size 2' Was Cringey, But the Live Tweets Were Hilarious|publisher=[[Vice Media]]|date=December 4, 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Long Shot (2019 film)|Long Shot]]''
| Himself
|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[How High 2]]''
| Roger Silas
| Television film<ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |last2=Andreeva |first2=Nellie |title='How High 2': Mike Epps To Reprise Baby Powder Role In MTV Sequel; Premiere Date Set |url=https://deadline.com/2019/03/how-high-2-mike-epps-reprise-baby-powder-role-mtv-sequel-premiere-date-set-1202571048/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=March 7, 2019}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[A Man Named Scott]]''
| Himself
| Documentary
|-
|2023
|''[[Grown-ish]]''
|Cole Hudson
|Recurring
|-
|}

==Discography==
{{main|Lil Yachty discography}}

=== Studio albums ===
* ''[[Teenage Emotions]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Lil Boat 2]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Nuthin' 2 Prove]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Lil Boat 3]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Let's Start Here]]'' (2023)

==Awards and nominations==
===Billboard Music Awards===
{{awards table}}
|-
| rowspan="3"| [[2017 Billboard Music Awards|2017]]
| rowspan="3"| "[[Broccoli (D.R.A.M. song)|Broccoli]]" <small>(with [[DRAM (rapper)|DRAM]])</small>
| Top Rap Collaboration
| {{nominated}}
|-
| Top Rap Song
| {{nominated}}
|-
| Top Streaming Song (Audio)
| {{nominated}}
|-
{{end}}

===MTV Video Music Awards===
{{awards table}}
|-
| rowspan="3"| {{mtvvma|2017}}
| rowspan="2"| "[[Broccoli (D.R.A.M. song)|Broccoli]]" <small>(with [[DRAM (rapper)|DRAM]])</small>
| Best Hip Hop Video
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Collaboration
| {{nom}}
|-
| "[[iSpy (Kyle song)|iSpy]]" <small>(with [[Kyle (musician)|Kyle]])</small>
| Best Visual Effects
| {{nom}}
|-
{{end}}

===Other awards===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Awards !! Category !! Nominated work !! Result
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2017
| [[59th Annual Grammy Awards|Grammy Awards]]<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7597556/grammys-nominees-complete-list-2017 | title=Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys | magazine=Billboard | date=December 6, 2016 | access-date=January 17, 2016}}</ref>
| [[Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration|Best Rap/Sung Collaboration]]
| "[[Broccoli (D.R.A.M. song)|Broccoli]]" <small>(with [[DRAM (rapper)|DRAM]])</small>
| {{nom}}
|-
| | [[2017 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards|iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards]]
| Best New International Artist
| [[Himself]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[2017 MTV Europe Music Awards|MTV Europe Music Awards]]
| [[MTV Europe Music Award for Best Video|Best Video]]
| "[[iSpy (Kyle song)|iSpy]]" {{small|(with [[Kyle (musician)|Kyle]])}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|2022
|[[64th Annual Grammy Awards|Grammy Awards]]
|[[Grammy Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]]
|''[[Donda]]'' (as a featured artist)
| {{nom}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.lilyachtyofficial.com/}}
*{{SoundCloud|770rd|Lil Yachty}}

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