Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe, known professionally as Lil Tecca, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. Born on August 26, 2002, in Queens, New York, he has made a significant impact with his unique blend of melodic rap and Jamaican influences. His breakout single Ransom reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe |
| Date of Birth | August 26, 2002 |
| Place of Birth | Queens, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Partner | Single |
| Occupation | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels | Republic Records |
| Net Worth | Approximately $3 million |
Early Life and Education
Lil Tecca grew up in Springfield Gardens, Queens, with parents who immigrated from Jamaica. He later moved to Long Island.
Initially interested in basketball, he shifted his focus to music at age 12, inspired by artists like Chief Keef and Speaker Knockerz. He attended Lawrence High School but transitioned to homeschooling as his music career gained momentum.
Career
He began creating music at age 9, initially releasing tracks like “Tectri” and “Callin” on platforms like SoundCloud. These early efforts helped build a small online following.
Lil Tecca’s breakthrough came with Ransom, which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and amassed over 1 billion Spotify streams. This led to a deal with Republic Records and the release of his debut mixtape, We Love You Tecca, which also debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200.
In 2020, he released Virgo World, featuring collaborations with artists like Lil Uzi Vert. We Love You Tecca 2 followed in 2021 with platinum-certified singles like “Never Left.” Recent albums include Tec (2023) and Plan A (2024), both featuring notable collaborations and chart success.
Lil Tecca has toured extensively and collaborated with prominent artists, further solidifying his position in the rap industry.
Personal Life
Currently, Lil Tecca is single and does not have any children. Despite his rapid rise to fame, he remains humble and grounded.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Lil Tecca’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
Discography
- Mixtapes: We Love You Tecca (2019), We Love You Tecca 2 (2021)
- Albums: Virgo World (2020), Tec (2023), Plan A (2024)
- Hit Singles: “Ransom,” “Never Left,” “500lbs
