Lil RT | |
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 Lil RT in April 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 2014 (age 10) Atlanta, Georgia, US |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
Lil RT (born June 2014) is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. [1] He gained attention after his song "60 Miles" went viral on YouTube. [2] Conservative commentators have criticized him and his parents for the explicit content and mature themes in his music. [3] [4]
Lil RT was born in June 2014 in the West Atlanta neighborhood of Bankhead. [1] [5]
Lil RT's debut single, he seems to be really popular, from the twitch streamer Kai Cenat "60 Miles", was released in October 2023 with Batmaan Jay. [6] The song quickly went viral on YouTube, amassing over 4 million views within a few months. [1] The track features themes of street life and urban struggles. Critics have noted the song's explicit lyrics and mature themes, which have sparked both praise and controversy by prominent commentators. [7] He released a sequel, titled "60 Miles 2" with Florida rapper SCY Jimm in October 2023, and followed up with "60 Miles 3" featuring Doe Boy. [8] [4]
In November 2023, Lil RT appeared on a livestream with Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. [2] During the stream, Lil RT performed a freestyle rap in which he appeared to use the word "rape", rapping "And I got her number, and I'm finna rape her". [2] Cenat then took off his belt as if he was about to discipline him. Both Lil RT and Cenat were criticized for this. [2] [7] Cenat later attempted to clarify the situation by asking Lil RT if he had said "rate" instead, after which Lil RT claimed he did. [2]
In February 2024, Lil RT performed at a party in Miami's Little River neighborhood. [1] The performance included provocative elements, such as dancers twerking on him and an OnlyFans model dressed in a thong. [1] Conservative commentators criticized the performance. Candace Owens called it as an example of "sinister, evil people trying to invade our souls with filth". [9] Owens had previously claimed his lyrics "speak to the corrosion of our culture". [1] [3] West Atlanta rapper Lil Tony defended Lil RT on a podcast, saying "He's been like this. I can't even say it's his fault. This is just where he comes from". [1]
In March 2024, Lil RT released a single titled "BIG DOG SH*T" with New York rapper Lil Mabu. [10]
In June 2024, a video from his 10th birthday party went viral on social media. [5] The footage depicted adult women dancing and twerking on Lil RT. [5] Some users called for legal action against his parents. [5]
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