Miles Parks McCollum, born August 23, 1997, and known as Lil Yachty, is an American rapper recognized for his signature cherry-red hair and playful style. He rose to fame in 2015 with the viral hit “One Night” and continued his momentum with the debut mixtape Lil Boat. Signing with Motown, Capitol Records, and Quality Control Music, Lil Yachty released a series of successful albums, including Teenage Emotions, Lil Boat 2, and Let's Start Here, the latter showcasing his shift towards psychedelic rock. He is also known for chart-topping collaborations on tracks like “Broccoli” by DRAM and “ISpy” by Kyle, earning a Grammy nomination for the former. Lil Yachty is noted for his optimistic image and willingness to experiment with different musical genres.