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Lil Yachty's Sister Nina Simone Is an Entrepreneur – Facts about Her

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Lil Yachty's sister, Nina Simone, launched her own business at only 16! The youngster, one of two siblings born to Venita McCollum, once spoke about the effects of growing up with a famous brother.

Lil Yachty, born Miles Parks McCollum, has solidified his name in the hip-hop industry, and the young rapper feels more than lucky to have surmounted so much success. He was only 18 when he achieved stardom, and his music had reached the ears of Beyoncé and the Obama sisters, among other well-known public figures.

Becoming one himself, his personal life and background garnered interest among fans. One aspect of his life that shines on its own is his sister, Nina Simone, a young entrepreneur and media influencer.

Lil Yachty's Sister: Nina Simone's Knack for Hair

Nina established the hair enterprise Pinktensions in late 2020. During quarantine that year, her interest in hair had grown, and she began styling her own, her mom's, and her friends' hair, eager to perfect her craft.

She launched an official Instagram page for the brand; however, the last update was a promotional post from October 2021. Still, she remains active on her personal page . Nina also recently launched a YouTube channel, and at the time of writing, she had amassed over 16K subscribers .

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Nina drew her first breath on June 24, 2003, born to Venita and Shannon McCollum and named after the singer Nina Simone . Her parents separated when her brother was in kindergarten, and her dad moved to the city.

She mainly lived with her mom, but now and then, she and Lil Yachty would visit their dad on weekends. She had another brother, born to her dad from another relationship. It's unknown if she ever cultivated a relationship with him, but Lil Yachty never could.

Still, the singer-songwriter has a strong bond with Nina. In 2017, he shared that he spent approximately $10K spoiling her on her birthday. He also joked about her not following him back on X (formerly Twitter), writing :

"My blood little sister doesn't follow me back, lmao; I'm so lame."

Nina Simone on Growing up with a Famous Brother

In mid-2020, Venita invited Nina to her podcast , "Raising a Rapper," where Nina shared insight into her experience as the sibling of a celebrity. The 20-year-old described being Lil Yachty's sister as "amazing" because of all the privileges that came with it.

She gushed about these privileges, including "meeting new people" — her brother raved about meeting prestigious fans Beyonce , Jay Z, Sasha Obama , and Malia Obama — free tickets to concerts, hearing new music before it's released, and watching her brother at work in the studio.

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But along with these advantages, there were still challenges, which she also touched on in her first YouTube video . Nina shared that adjusting to her brother's fame was "rocky." Her mom's attention had to shift more toward him, which she admitted was difficult for her.

And although Nina has enjoyed being known as Lil Yachty's sister, she sometimes found the attention from the media overwhelming. She mentioned the criticism she often received on social media, as fans dissed her because her brother bought her nice things. However, Nina maintained that Venita also spoiled her.

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Lil Yachty: The Full Profile

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As someone who would describe himself as more of an artist than a rapper, Lil Yachty burst onto the scene in 2016 after one of his SoundCloud tracks went viral. Since then, his aptitude on social media has kept him afloat and kept the collaboration requests rolling in. But what type of a man is Lil Yachty really, and what does the future have in store for him?

Lil Yachty was born under the name Miles Parks McCollum in Mableton, Georgia. He grew up in Atlanta and was introduced to a life of media production through his father, Shannon McCollum, a well-known photographer. At an early age, he became accustomed to being in front of a camera and was introduced to music of many genres, inspiring him to be someone that didn’t hold to one version of what art could be. His musical influences ranged from the likes of Kanye West and Soulja Boy to Coldplay and Fall Out Boy to classics like the Beatles.  

Growing up, Lil Yachty wasn’t afraid to stand out. He liked fashion, he liked bright colors, and he was bullied for it. But he always knew that his differences were what made him stand apart from others, distinct and memorable instead of fading into the background. He would use that to build his brand and his following. 

Going Viral: A Burgeoning Career

Lil Yachty has been grouped with a new generation of rappers. These rappers gain huge fan bases from social media and achieve fame by going viral off Soundcloud and other media platforms. The longevity of their careers depends on if they can adapt to the new trends and keep their fans while remaining distinctly themselves. 

The Beginning of Lil Yachty, the Artist

In 2015, Miles Parks McCollum decided to move to New York City after living in Atlanta and working at McDonald’s. He stayed with a friend and lived humbly, slowly building up his social media presence and networking skills. This slow pace led to him attending college at Alabama State University for what would only be a short two months, before he decided to move back and fully dedicate himself to cultivating a network of like-minded artists. Thus, Miles McCollum became Lil Yachty.

Going Viral

Lil Yachty got his start on Soundcloud, where his song “One Night” went viral after it was used in a comedy video. With these newfound thousands of eyes on him, he was able to capitalize on his months of hard work networking with fashion personalities and get a job modeling for Kanye West’s 2016 Yeezy show in Madison Square Garden. 

Soon after his modeling exposure, he released his first mixtape Lil Boat , which peaked at 106th on the US Billboard 200. The rest of 2016 was filled with successful collaborations and featuring spots. Two features in particular, on “Broccoli” by DRAM and “iSpy” by Kyle, were extremely well received and were nominated for numerous awards, putting Lil Yachty firmly in the public eye. 

Signing With a Label

Nearly a year after signing a joint record deal with Motown Records, Quality Control Music, and Capitol Records, Lil Yachty released his first full-length studio album, Teenage Emotions, in May of 2017. The album peaked at 5th on the US Billboard 200 and paved the way for two additional studio albums released in 2018, Lil Boat 2 and Nuthin’ 2 Prove respectively. 

Throughout 2019 and 2020, Lil Yachty continued his streak of features and collaborations with other artists until he released his fourth studio album in May of 2020, Lil Boat 3 . The album peaked at 14th on the US Billboard 200, the lowest position of any of his albums. However, the lower ranking of his last album didn’t deter the rapper’s determination at all. In fact, it was seemingly bolstered by the fact that Drake , a man who Lil Yachty has long looked up to and idolized, featured on one of Lil Yachty’s Lil Boat 3 tracks, “Oprah’s Bank Account.” 

Image and Musical Style

A unique figure in the crowd, Lil Yachty has long said he doesn’t want to be put in a mold, stuck in one genre or image. He wants to be considered an artist more than a rapper. 

When Lil Yachty broke out on the scene, he was instantly recognizable for his brightly dyed red hair with beads, usually styled artfully in his face. However, 2020 saw the rapper ditch the red braids for his natural black color. Although some fans tried to analyze it as a sign of a turn to darker tones in his music, Lil Yachty has maintained that (much like Ariana Grande) his new hair is due to the strain that the red dye had on his hair, causing it to not grow correctly and to even fall out. So yes, the red dye is gone, but he still maintains his braids and beads. 

Although Lil Yachty once was well known for his sparkling grill, nowadays, you’ll see him rocking a pair of very expensive veneers, as has been the trend for social media stars in 2020. 

As someone who has deliberately kept a more mysterious and yet still open persona, Lil Yachty doesn’t have a specific style. Or, at least he won’t share it. He seems to be open to all types of fashion but isn’t one to follow specific trends. He does what he feels looks and feels right in the moment, whether it be matching his beads to his clothes or admiring crop tops on men. 

For a man with such a unique combination of influences, styles, likes, and dislikes, defining him is actually very straightforward. He’s easygoing. This easygoing nature is what has appealed to his fans for so long. He’s humorous, fun, and distinctly lighthearted, a recipe for success on social media. 

Musical Style

Early on in his career, Lil Yachty’s music was disregarded by established rappers who thought his generation of Soundcloud rappers wasn’t authentic or real to the genre. He was accused of being style over substance, with his rap style specifically being called “ mumble rap .”

These early criticisms didn’t seem to phase Lil Yachty much, as he had long wanted himself to be genre-defying with his music anyways. He rejected restrictions of what people consider to be real rap. As his fanbase is mainly young like him, he wants to remain relatable, wholesome even, wanting to rap more about teenage life than alcohol and drugs. In fact, in his early days, he claimed to not like the taste of alcohol or the effects of drugs, saying he didn’t need either in his life. 

Lil Yachty has described his music as “happy bubblegum trap” and “boat music,” an interesting choice of description since three of his four albums are named Lil Boat 1 , Lil Boat 2 , and Lil Boat 3 .

He wants his music to be fun and genre defying. To that end, he raps about video games and samples music and themes from cartoons to include in his songs. Lighthearted and fun, Lil Yachty doesn’t want his music to be a copy of rappers before him; he wants to be distinctly unique. An artist more than a rapper, a recognizable brand above all else. 

Accomplishments

With 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs, four full studio albums, and a fervent young fan base founded on social media, Lil Yachty is quickly blazing a path in the music industry. He continues to reap the rewards of his hard-won networking skills, collaborating with dozens of rappers and producers – some up and coming, while others are people he has admired for ages. In 2016, he even appeared in a Sprite commercial with Lebron James, expanding his network even further beyond artists in the music business.  

Lil Yachty has appeared in three movies: Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve , Long Shot , and How High 2 . He has also done voice work in one animated movie: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies . 

Awards – Songs

“Broccoli” by Dram featuring Lil Yachty

  • 2017 Billboard Music Awards nominations for top rap collaboration, top rap song, and top audio streaming song 
  • 2017 MTV Video Music Awards nominations for best hip hop video and best collaboration. 
  • 2017 Grammy nomination for best rap/sung collection. 

“iSpy” by Kyle featuring Lil Yachty

  • 2017 MTV Video Music Awards nomination for best visual effects.
  • 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards nomination for best video. 

Awards – Personal

  • 2017 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards nomination for best new international artist.  

Personal Life

Although he gained fame through social media, Lil Yachty’s personal life has been fairly quiet when compared to the blatant over-exposure of other artists and influencers. 

Famous Friends and Feuds

At the beginning of his career, Lil Yachty was a part of a group called The Sailing Team, composed of other rappers and producers such as K$upreme, Burberry Perry, and his own sister Kodie Shane. However, since 2019 Lil Yachty has stated that The Sailing Team is no more, claiming that his effort in the group outweighed the rest of their contributions. 

Lil Yachty gained his initial fame from social media. He owes much to it, and yet it has also landed him in controversy and feuds. Most controversy comes from his twitter account, and song lyrics, namely his song “E-ER,” which fans have felt sexualizes a female TikTok star inappropriately. 

One of Lil Yachty’s most famous controversies was a three-day feud with Soulja Boy over a photo and leaked audio. It resulted in a public reconciliation over social media and a few extra thousand followers each for them. 

Issues With the Law

In 2015, Lil Yachty was arrested in Florida for credit card fraud and stayed in jail until he paid a bail of $11,000. He cited the incident as something he never wanted to repeat. However, the dreaded year of 2020 brought more issues with the law in the form of speeding and crashing Ferraris. 

He is also currently being sued for assault and battery following an altercation with a man during the 2019 Rolling Loud festival. 

What’s Next?

Lil Yachty has promised his fans new music for 2021 and has so far released a music video called “ Royal Rumble ,” a collaboration with six other rappers all hailing from Michigan. He also has plans to tour starting in May, with a stop at the Rolling Loud Festival in Portugal in June. 

Beyond music, he will have a role in the upcoming Mattel Films movie based on the game Uno. So far, it is said to be a heist movie based in Atlanta, following Atlanta’s underground hip hop culture. 

Other than that, he stays a constant influence on social media, recently showing off his closet and impressive collection of shoes. As someone who was built on the backbone of social media, the race to stay relevant is ever important to an artist such as Lil Yachty. The music industry held more interest in him in the beginning of his career, as he had skyrocketed so fast and so young into the public eye. However, Lil Yachty still peaks interest and is bound to remain in the game for a while, if at least due to his business skills. 

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Lil Yachty’s Siblings, Brother: Meet the Rapper’s Sister Nina on Instagram!

Lil Yachty’s Siblings, Brother: Meet the Rapper’s Sister Nina on Instagram!

Lil Yachty does not have a brother, but as per sources, Nina McCollum is his sibling sister. Kodie Shane is not Lil Yachty's sister, contrary to popular belief. As viewers wonder about his sister's Instagram, Nina does not seem to be active on the social media platform.

Lil Yachty is an American rapper , singer , and songwriter best known for his hit single One Night. His real name is Miles Parks McCollum, and he is also known as King Boat, Lil Boat, and Nautica Boat Boy. His two mixtapes, Summer Songs 2 and Lil Boat, catapulted him to fame. His big break came in August 2015, when his singles Minnesota and One Night were released. Both of these appeared on his debut EP, Summer Songs.

The young rapper currently has contracts with Capital Records, Quality Control Music, and Motown Records. Yachty has collaborated with several well-known rappers, including D.R.A.M. and Chance the Rapper. His official website also sells his merchandise. Aside from that, the website includes glimpses into Yachty's personal life as well as information about his upcoming performances, concerts, and tours.

The recording artist and Kodie Shane were prominently featured in the music video for All In. Even though their unique contribution has become a fan favorite, they are still looking for more information on the Lil siblings. Many people are wondering if he has a brother. Let's learn more about Lil Yachty's brother/siblings.

Previously, we touched on the stories of Lojain Omran and Jessica Biel .

Lil Yachty Does Not Have a Brother, but He Does Have a Sibling Sister Named Nina McCollum, Who Is Not Active on Instagram.

Lil Yachty ( @lilyachty ) has only one sibling, a sister named Nina McCollum , but doesn't have a brother. Although Kodie Shane is rumored to be his sister, this is not true. Kodie is the sailing team's lone female member and was named after a cowboy by her grandfather. She's quickly gaining a devoted following, drawn in equal parts by her multifaceted, elastic sound and her completely endearing smile. Lil and Kodie are prominently featured in the music video for All In.

Lil was born to parents Venita and Shannon McCollum and has one sibling. Two kids, a son and a daughter were born to Shannon and Venita. Miles Parks McCollum , better known by his stage name Lil Yachty, was born on August 23, 1997, to Venita.

Nina McCollum, Lil Yachty's sister, was born years later. Shannon and Venita McCollum divorced shortly after their daughter was born. The rapper's sister, Nina, hasn't appeared in any public settings. Instagram is one of her inactive social networks. She might be working undercover.

Miles, who was raised in Mableton, Georgia, began attending Alabama State University in the fall of 2015 before leaving to focus on his music. He changed his name to Yachty and relocated from Atlanta to New York City to begin his career.

Lil's rumored sibling, Kodie Shane ( @kodieshane ) was born on October 28, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Danny C Williams and Hop. Her grandfather named her after William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody, an American scout, bison hunter, and showman. When she was a toddler, her family moved to Chicago, Illinois. Her father was a member of the male musical group Rick, Ran, and Dan from Detroit. Furthermore, her mother manages her professional career.

Who Is Lil Yachty’s Daughter’s Mummy? Is He Linked to Megan Denise?

Lil Yachty is said to have given birth to his first child in October 2021 and claims he has never changed a single one of her diapers because he doesn't want to. He is a first-time father to a baby girl and has not revealed anything about the baby's mother. So far, the singer/songwriter has remained silent on the identity of his child's mother. It's impossible to say for certain without him or his mother confirming it, in part because his relationship history is so hazy.

For the time being, it appears that the 25-year-old singer wishes to keep his family matters private, though this may prove impossible due to the fame he has already achieved. Unlike many rappers, Lil Yachty is not always open about his relationships, making it difficult to separate the rumors from the reality of who he's dating. He's released several albums since then, and there's been a lot of speculation about who he's dating.

Many have linked the rapper to Instagram model Megan Denise, claiming that the two started dating in 2017 but have yet to marry. According to some sources, Lil Yachty was previously dating another Instagram model from India before he met Megan. Furthermore, he has been linked to model India Love, who appears in the music video for Forever Young . Even though many sources have linked them romantically, they have insisted that they are simply friends.

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Until the pandemic, Lil Yachty never stopped to think about how quickly he became famous. “It was a full year from walking across the stage in high school to then I’m in this penthouse in midtown Atlanta , I got this G-wagon, put my mother in a house,” Yachty explains. “It’s a fast life. You not ever getting the chance to think about a lot of shit.”

Yachty’s 2016 hit “Minnesota,” which had the treacly energy of a nursery rhyme, earned the then-17-year-old the title “King of the Teens.” But since then, he’s become an elder statesman of a certain brand of young superstar — and something like the Gen Z answer to Diddy. He collaborated with brands like Nautica and Target; he appeared in the movie How High 2 ; he signed an endorsement deal with Sprite. Signees to his new label imprint, Concrete Boys, even get an iced-out chain.

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Born Miles Parks McCollum, Yachty embodies many of the ways the music industry has changed in the past decade. He rose to fame on the internet and commands attention with or without new music. Over Zoom in March, he’s calm and reserved, pausing intently before he responds to questions. The youthful exuberance is still there, though. At one point, his mom, who lives nearby, calls to ask what he wants from the grocery store. “I need Pop-Tarts,” he says sweetly. “I really want them cinnamon-bun Pop-Tarts.”

He can afford lots of Pop-Tarts. Yachty reportedly made $13 million on endorsements in 2016 and 2017. (“Work hard, play hard,” he responds when asked about the number.) He spends more than $50,000 a month on various expenses, according to one recent headline. (“If anything I pay a little more. I have many assets and insurance, plus an elaborate payroll.”) He’s working on a Reese’s Puffs cereal collaboration, a film based on the card game Uno, and he was one of the first rappers to hop on the crypto craze, selling something called a “YachtyCoin” last December in an auction on the platform Nifty Gateway. According to a report from Coinbase, the token sold for $16,050. Yachty explains that when he was first discovered by Quality Control records founder Kevin “Coach K” Lee, “one of the biggest things he talked about was being a brand. Being bigger than just an artist — being a mogul.” 

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In fact, collaboration has come to be a useful tool for Yachty as he sheds the King of the Teens title for something more akin to a rap mogul. “I only work with people I have friendships with, who I really admire,” Yachty says. “And I love working with newer artists, up-and-coming artists.”  Within the world of hip-hop, Yachty has found for himself somewhere between a megastar and internet hero, and it would appear that he’s just settling in. “I just fuck with new talent. Not even like, ‘let me sign you, get under my wing,’ ” he explains. “Just ‘hey, I’ve been in this spot before. I know what that’s like, bada bing, bada boom.’ ”

Yachty started Concrete Boys last year. One of the first signees was his childhood friend Draft Day, who offers one of the more exciting features on Lil Boat 3, on the cut “Demon Time.” “I feel old sometimes,” Yachty admits. “I feel old as fuck when someone’s popping and I don’t know who they are. Which is rare, because I be on my shit.”

Yachty is also at the forefront of a new realm of social platforms, namely Twitch and Discord, that engender more direct communication within communities. Yachty frequently talks directly to fans on both platforms, and in April he collaborated with Discord on “sound packs,” which allowed users to replace the app’s normal notifications with sounds he created. 

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I ask Yachty where he sees himself in five years. “Hopefully, a really successful actor,” he responds. “And with a bangin’ eight pack. I’ll probably cut my hair up, maybe a little beard. Real sex-symbol shit, you know what I’m saying?” For Yachty, who opened the door to a new brand of celebrity rapper, it doesn’t register as wishful thinking. His enduring celebrity is proof of what’s possible with a solid flow and internet savvy. “I just want to do everything. Because I’ve realized I can,” Yachty explains. “I’ve learned the power I have. The only thing stopping me is me, for real.”

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Here Are Rappers’ Popular Sisters You Should Be Following on Social Media

For rappers who are constantly in the public eye, nothing is more comforting than having a bond with a sibling to share some of the ups and the downs in the hectic rap game. While there are many hip-hop brotherly connections— Pusha-T and No Malice of the Clipse ;  Chance The Rapper and Taylor Bennett ; to  Juicy J and Project Pat —there are other rappers who have popular siblings that don't rap but are still in the public eye.

Latto  shares that bond with her sister, Brooklyn Nikole, who has been seen by the rapper's side from red carpets to her own radio Apple Music radio show. On the flip side, Nikole is making her presence felt on social media as a fashion model and businesswoman.

Similarly, Cardi B 's sister, Hennessy Carolina, who initially gained fame in reality television, is an influencer on social media as well as does plenty of hosting duties at clubs. Hennessy, 27, often posts videos on TikTok of herself being a great aunt to Kulture and Wave, Cardi's two children with Offset.

Some people may have been surprised that Lil Yachty has a younger sister named Nina McCollum or Nina Simone, as she is affectionally called on social media. The hairstylist often shares fly ’fits on her Instagram page. Recently, she got a major look courtesy of her famous brother who featured her in his new video for "Strike (Holster)."

So with that, XXL  highlights some famous siblings you should follow on social media. Check them out below.

Brooklyn Nikole

While Latto brings big energy to the rap game, her sister, Brooklyn Nikole, delivers her stylish energy to social media. The 20-year-old fashion model has over 425,000 followers on her Instagram page. Brooklyn just launched her own beauty line called Beauty by Brooklyn . Recently, Latto invited her sister to to appear on the  777 Radio show on Apple Music. You can listen to their chat below.

Hennessy Carolina

Cardi B is one of the most popular rappers on social media, and her sister, Hennessy Carolina, is a famous social media star as well. Hennessy is the young sister of the Bronx rhymer and gained fame on  VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York for two seasons, 2016 to 2018.

Hennessy parlayed her reality television exposure into a fashion and social media career. The 27-year-old fashionista has over 8 million followers on Instagram. Meanwhile, on TikTok, Hennessy shares videos to her 275,000 followers of her daily activities, which include being a doting aunt to Cardi's two children with Offset, daughter Kulture, 3, and son Wave, 7 months.

Kayla B, born Kayla Bennett, is the late rapper King Von ’s sister, and she is also a rapper. Much like her brother, the 27-year-old rhymer is making a name for herself in the Chicago drill music scene. On social media, Kayla regularly shares her music with her 619,000 followers on her Instagram page. In her latest song and video for "Phony," the Chi-town native warns haters that she's not one to play games with. Kayla B is ready to continue in her late brother's footsteps.

Polo G isn't the only musically inclined member of his family. The Chicago rapper's older sister, Leilani, is an up-and-coming R&B singer. Much like her brother, the 25-year-old artist rap-croons in her songs, which are often about tumultuous relationships (peep her "T-Shirt" video below). On her Instagram page, Leilani showcases life as a rising artist with style.

Nina Simone

Nina Simone, born Nina McCollum, is Lil Yachty 's younger sister. Nina has been active on social media promoting her hair and beauty brand called Pinktensions . She's also been sharing her stylish photos with her 156,000 followers on her Instagram page. Recently, Nina got a major look courtesy of her famous brother Lil Boat. In his new video for his song "Strike (Holster)," Nina makes a cameo at the end of the clip. Nina recently posted a Q&A video where she answered many of her fans' questions. You can watch it below.

HiDorraah is the younger sister of Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who is currently going through a tough legal battle. Before the legal drama, Thugger was mentoring HiDorraah's blossoming rap career. Thug featured HiDorraah on his Slime Language 2 (Deluxe) album in 2021, with the bouncy rap ballad "Como Te Llama." Recently, HiDorraah has been keeping her fans updated on her brother's legal case via Instagram and Twitter. She also has several photos on her IG page that reveal the close bond between her and her big brother Young Thug.

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