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TeccaAmerican rap artist, singer
Date of Birth: 26.08.2002
Country:  USA |
Content:
- The Rise of Lil Tecca: A Biography of an Ascending Rap Star
- Musical Beginnings
- Breakthrough with "Tectri" and "Callin"
- Viral Success with "Ransom"
- Debut Mixtape and False Death Rumor
- "Virgo World" and Beyond
- Personal Life
- Discography
The Rise of Lil Tecca: A Biography of an Ascending Rap Star
Early Life and ChildhoodBorn Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe on August 26, 2002, in Queens, New York, Lil Tecca hails from humble beginnings. His parents, Jamaican immigrants, instilled in him a love for Jamaican music that heavily influenced his early artistic pursuits. Despite his young age (being a Libra), Tecca's life has already been filled with notable events.
Musical Beginnings
Tecca's fascination with rap began in sixth grade, but it wasn't until adolescence that he wholeheartedly embraced music creation. However, his early tracks, recorded on his sister's computer and shared only with friends, have since been lost. His parents only learned of his musical endeavors through her.
Partnering with fellow rapper Lil Gummybear, Tecca began releasing more polished recordings, primarily through Instagram. The duo initially found success on weekends, as schoolwork took precedence.
Breakthrough with "Tectri" and "Callin"
By late 2017 and early 2018, Tecca's trap tracks had gained a loyal following online. Hits like "My Time" and "Callin" propelled him to stardom on streaming services.
Viral Success with "Ransom"
"Ransom," released in early 2019, catapulted Tecca to mainstream popularity. The single amassed over 400 million streams on Spotify and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also charted in various countries, including Australia, Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. A remix featuring Juice WRLD further amplified its impact.
Debut Mixtape and False Death Rumor
Tecca's debut mixtape, "We Love You Tecca," released under Republic Records, solidified his position as a rising star. The project debuted at number 4 on the Billboard-200 and charted in Canada, the UK, and Norway. Shortly after its release, false news of Tecca's death in a Kennedy Airport shooting spread online. He quickly dispelled the rumors on Twitter.
"Virgo World" and Beyond
Lil Tecca dropped his debut studio album, "Virgo World," in September 2020. It debuted in the Billboard-200, and singles like "Dolly" and "When You Down" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Durk, and Polo G) charted on the Billboard Hot 100. He also made a guest appearance on Taz Taylor's "B4 the Storm" album.
Personal Life
Lil Tecca has kept details of his personal life private, citing his age and education. Rumor has it that the rapper is romantically involved with an Instagram model named Raquel Eco.
Discography
2019: We Love You Tecca2020: Virgo World
