It seems like the age bracket for viral rappers is dropping to high-school age and lower. It’s not unusual to hear about teen or even pre-teen artists.
Among the aspiring artists in the scene right now is Lil RT. Yes, that’s the young boy behind 60 Miles and 60 Miles 2. He’s also the same boy who told Candace Owens to “mind her business” after she said he was a child heading in the wrong direction.
So, how old is Lil RT? He was born in 2014, which means he was 10 years old at the time of writing this article.
In this post, I’ll go over the young rapper’s age and all the controversies surrounding him.
Lil RT: Quick Bio
Before we look closer at the age appropriateness of Lil RT’s rap, let’s start with some basic info.
- Birthdate: June 3, 2014
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
- Hometown: Bankhead, West Atlanta
- Genre: Hip-hop and drill
- Debut Track: 60 Miles (2023)
3 Things You Need to Know About Lil RT’s Age
While looking into the child rapper’s age, I came across some eye-opening facts. Here are three of them:
1. The Rumors About His Age Aren’t True
For a while, fans underestimated Lil RT’s age, but only slightly. They thought the young rapper (he was nine at the time, by the way) couldn’t be more than six years old. However, Lil RT cleared that up in a South by Sole exclusive interview.
During that same interview, he said he wasn’t in school. But I’d chuck that as a childish fib. After all, his mom says she gets her baby ready and takes him to school daily. Who knows? Maybe he just felt like answering most questions with a firm “no” that day.
2. His 10th Birthday Party Was as Controversial as Can Be
Last June, Lil RT celebrated his 10th birthday, and all I can say is that it wasn’t your typical kid’s birthday with balloons, sprinkle-topped cake, and streamers. It was more like a bachelor party.
The videos leaked from the party were so bad that many people were calling it outright child abuse. Some fans even decided to unfollow Lil RT’s accounts in protest.
Needless to say, the kid’s parents (along with pretty much every adult in his life) were getting called out left and right over the birthday clip.
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3. He’s Too Young to Run His Own Social Media Accounts
Lil RT’s mother might be okay with all the raunchy lyrics in her 10-year-old son’s music. But apparently, she draws the line at him managing his social media accounts.
If you head to the young boy’s Instagram account, you’ll find a disclaimer at the top that his mom is the one managing the page.
Overall, his mom seems to support his choices. She said that she doesn’t care if her son wants to play a sport or pursue any career path—she’s still going to stand by him and his siblings.
Controversies Around Lil RT’s Rap: Age-Appropriate or Not?
Depending on who you ask, Lil RT’s rap is either incredibly age-inappropriate or simply a reflection of the sort of childhood he’s seen.
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The teen rapper Lil Tony believes that this is just where Lil RT comes from and that no one can blame him for his art. He once said in a podcast that Lil RT is “from the hood” and hasn’t exactly seen “rainbows.”
Still, many people aren’t happy with the mature theme in the little boy’s music.
I mean, if you really think about it, you’ll see that this is a child who might not even be able to see a PG-13 movie alone. Yet, he’s out there releasing rap songs with vulgar (and sometimes outright offensive) lyrics.
It’s not just the explicit language, either. Fans are upset because the boy isn’t living his age like a child should. For instance, it looks like Lil RT smokes, and lots of people are at a loss for words.
What’s up With the Young Rapper Trend?
I’d like to point out that Lil RT isn’t the only child artist in the industry. There’s a whole wave of young rappers.
Why is that the case? Well, some believe that technology plays a role here. Self-promotion is now easier than ever, and kids can gather a fan base online. Plus, kids have more access to music, and it’s only natural that they’ll gravitate towards artists within their age bracket.
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Final Thoughts
To wrap up, Lil RT is only 10 years old. But the elementary-school-age MC already attracted tons of fans and more than his fair share of controversies.
What do you think? Is his rap appropriate, or would you rather he shift his talents to more kid-friendly outlets?
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