Miles Parks McCollum, professionally recognized as Lil Yachty, is a multifaceted American artist, hailing from the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia.
His initial foray into the public eye occurred in 2015, when his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" (featuring the esteemed talents of Quavo, Skippa Da Flippa, and Young Thug) gained widespread recognition on the internet, courtesy of his debut EP, Summer Songs.
Fast forward to March 2016, when Lil Yachty released his inaugural mix-tape, aptly titled Lil Boat.
Not long after, in June 2016, Yachty made the announcement that he had secured a joint venture record deal with the esteemed music labels Motown, Capitol Records, and Quality Control Music.