Lil Tjay (born Tione Jayden Merritt on April 30, 2001) is a prominent American rapper and songwriter from the Bronx, New York.
He is heavily recognized for his melodic flow, blending raw street lyricism with smooth, R&B-infused vocal hooks, making him a central figure in the modern New York hip-hop scene.
Rise to Fame: He first blew up on SoundCloud in 2017 with his viral track “Resume”, which he wrote while serving a year-long sentence in a youth detention center.
Major Hits: He earned widespread mainstream success with breakout tracks like “Brothers”, his collaboration with Polo G on “Pop Out”, and his highest-charting Billboard hit, “Calling My Phone” (featuring 6LACK).