Lil Tecca Biography (Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family, Career & More)
Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe, better known as Lil Tecca, is an American rapper best known for his single ‘Ransom.’ Since its release, the song has received over 400 million plays on ‘Spotify,’ and it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
His other hit songs include ‘Love Me,’ ‘Bossanova,’ and ‘Did It Again,’ all of which were released on his debut mixtape ‘We Love You Tecca.’ It was released in August 2019 and peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200. A few days after its release, fake news spread on the internet that he was killed in a shootout at JFK International Airport. However, Lil Tecca quickly clarified on Twitter that he was fine.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe |
| Nick Name | Lil Tecca |
| Date of Birth | August 26, 2002 |
| Age | 20 years as of January 2023 |
| Birth Place | Queens, New York City, New York, United States |
| Residence | Queens, New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupations | Rapper, Songwriter and Singer |
| Education | Lawrence High School |
| Net Worth | $3 Million USD as of 2023 |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Debut | Mixtape: ”We Love You Tecca” (2019) |
Physical Appearance
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Chest | 38 Inches |
| Waist | 30 Inches |
| Biceps | 12 Inches |
| Height | 5 Feet 9 Inches |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Shoe Size | 9 US |
Personal Life (Family, Friends, Girlfriends, Children)
| Father | Not Known |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Sibling | Not Known |
| Girlfriend/ Wife | Not Known |
Early Life
Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe was born on August 26, 2002, in New York City’s Queens neighbourhood to Jamaican parents. He grew up in Queens’ Springfield Gardens area before moving to Long Island’s Cedarhurst. Sharpe had dreams of playing in the NBA since he was a child, but at the age of 12, he decided to pursue a career in music instead. He went to Lawrence High School.
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Career
According to Lil Tecca, he began rapping with his friends on his Xbox mic at the age of nine. This was the time when he began to develop an interest in music and rapping. Initially, he had no intention of pursuing a career in music and preferred to pursue a career in the NBA.
During his middle school years, however, he began to lose interest in basketball and decided to focus on music instead. ‘Tectri,’ a track he made with a friend named Lil Gummybear, was released in early 2017. It was his first hit with listeners. Soon after, he released other songs such as ‘Callin,’ ‘My Time,’ and ‘Rags to Riches.’
He gained even more popularity after the release of his first single, ‘Ransom,’ on May 22, 2019. It was initially released independently before being distributed by Republic Records and Galactic Records. Its music video was released on the same day. Cole Bennett edited and directed the film, which was shot in the Dominican Republic. The song became a hit, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
It also charted in the top ten in a number of countries, including Australia, Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. After nearly three months, a remix was created and released on his SoundCloud account as well as other platforms.
His debut mixtape, ‘We Love You Tecca,’ was released on August 30th, 2019. It was released by Republic Records and debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. It featured his first single, ‘Ransom,’ as well as its remix, as well as other tracks such as ‘Shots,’ ‘Out of Luck,’ and ‘Molly Girl.’ Aside from the Billboard 200, it also charted in the top twenty in several other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Norway. His first studio album, ‘Virgo World,’ which he is currently working on, is set to be released in 2020.
Lil Tecca was born on August 26, 2002 in New York City. He is of Jamaican ancestry; both his father and mother are Jamaican immigrants. He was always interested in sports as a child. However, as he grew older, he shifted his focus to music. He is currently a high school student who works hard to balance his music career and his studies.
Facts
- He wanted to play in the NBA.
- He Never Expected to Attend Prom
- He is not a drug user.
- His backup plan was to become a heart surgeon.
- He dropped out of high school to pursue his musical career.
