Luh Tyler

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Luh Tyler
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Luh Tyler in 2023
Background information
Birth nameTyler Reed Meeks [1] [2]
Born (2006-02-20) February 20, 2006 (age 18)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. [3]
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2022–present
Labels
Website realluhtyler.com

Tyler Reed Meeks (born February 20, 2006), [1] [2] known professionally as Luh Tyler, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is known for his work in the "Florida rap" style, popularized by artists such as XXXTentacion, Ski Mask the Slump God, Denzel Curry, and Kodak Black. [4]

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Career

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Luh Tyler in 2022

In November 2022, Meeks recorded and released his hit single, titled "Law & Order", that went viral on TikTok. [5]

In February 2023, Meeks appeared as a featured artist, alongside a fellow American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God on the latter's single, called "Florida Water". [6]

On March 31, 2023, Meeks released his debut mixtape, titled My Vision. The tape features guest appearances from fellow American rappers Trapland Pat and NoCap. On April 4, Meeks released a reloaded version from its original version of his debut mixtape. The reloaded version features an added guest appearances from a fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. Upon its release, both the original and reloaded version had peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. [7]

In January 2024, Meeks announced on Instagram that he would be an opening act on A Boogie wit da Hoodie's Better Off Alone Tour during Spring and Summer 2024. [8]

He released his mixtape, titled Mr. Skii. The tape features guest appearances from fellow American rappers Kodak Black, Veeze, Bossman Dlow, BLP Kosher, and Trapland Pat.

Discography

Mixtapes

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[9] 		US Heat.
[10]
My Vision (or Reloaded version) [11] —2

Studio Albums

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Mr. Skii
  • Released: August 23, 2024
  • Label: Motion, Atlantic
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
1973

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References

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  2. 1 2 https://repertoire.bmi.com/Search/Catalog?num=QX8iaNMdEB2GSbXwxEruHg%253d%253d&cae=nke2jc3xzAPMMStCMtytjA%253d%253d&partType=WriterList&search=%7B%22Main_Search_Text%22%3A%22MEEKS%20TYLER%20REED%22%2C%22Sub_Search_Text%22%3Anull%2C%22Main_Search%22%3A%22Writer%2FComposer%22%2C%22Sub_Search%22%3Anull%2C%22Search_Type%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22View_Count%22%3A20%2C%22Page_Number%22%3A0%2C%22Part_Type%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Id%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Id_Sub%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Name%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Cae%22%3Anull%2C%22Original_Search%22%3Anull%2C%22DisclaimerViewed%22%3Anull%7D&resetPageNumber=True&partIdSub=YO0HedHMatLb45JzS23DVw%253d%253d
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  6. ↑ "Danny Towers & DJ Scheme Share 'Florida Water' With Luh Tyler & Ski Mask The Slump God". The Fox. 27 February 2023.
  7. ↑ Berry, Peter A. (11 April 2023). "Luh Tyler's 'My Vision' Proves That He's The Most Exciting Young Rapper in Florida". Complex Networks .
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