Tione Jayden Merritt, known professionally as Lil Tjay, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2018 with his song “Resume,” and signed to Columbia Records later that year. His stage name is derived from the first letter of his first name and the first three letters of his middle name.
LilTjay was born on April 30, 2001 (age 21 years), in The Bronx, New York, United States.
Who is Lil Tjay father?
Lil Tjay had spent his entire childhood alongside two siblings. All three kids were raised by a single mother who lived in a one-room apartment in the Bronx.
Tjay’s father was absent when he came to this world. The poor mother had to work day and night to earn a livelihood for her three children.
Lil Tjay was also exposed to street crime and criminal activities. Lil Tjay was kept in a detention center for almost a year in New York City, where he started to write lyrics of songs while being under custody.
