Lil RT (born June 3, 2014) is an American rapper from

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. He gained attention after his song "60 Miles" went viral on YouTube. He and his parents have been criticized for the mature themes and explicit content that are seen in his music.

Early life

Lil RT was born on June 3, 2014 in the West Atlanta neighborhood of Bankhead.

Career

Lil RT's debut single, "60 Miles", was released in October 2023 with Batmaan Jay. The song quickly went viral on YouTube, amassing over 4 million views within a few months. The track features themes of street life and urban struggles. Critics have noted the song's explicit lyrics and mature themes, which have sparked both praise and controversy by prominent commentators. He released a sequel, titled "60 Miles 2", in October 2023, and followed up with "60 Miles 3" featuring Doe Boy. In November 2023, Lil RT appeared on a livestream with Twitch streamer

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. During the stream, Lil RT performed a

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in which he appeared to use the word "rape", rapping "And I got her number, and I'm finna rape her". Cenat then took off his belt as if he was about to discipline him. Both Lil RT and Cenat were criticized for this. Cenat later attempted to clarify the situation by asking Lil RT if he had said "rate" instead, after which Lil RT claimed he did. Also During a Kai Cenat Livestream He was in,When a Fan asked if Kai Cenat Listened to Chicago Drill Rapper and Gangster

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, In which Lil RT said "F King Von.", which made Kai Cenat and other AMP Member

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shocked. Lil RT then said he was "just playing", possibly showing a hint of nervousness and wanting to apologize for what he said instantly. He then said "Long Live King Von." And also Said "he was the greatest rapper ever.". However,After that,Kai Cenat and Fanum had him go apologize to the Audience further to clear up what he just said, Incase

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, a Old Friend Of Von,Was watching. And then Kai Cenat told him to apologize one more time. After Lil RT apologized, Kai(and also Fanum) questioned why he would say such a thing about King, even including his fearsome reputation, and Lil RT played it off. In February 2024, Lil RT performed at a party in Miami's

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neighborhood. The performance included provocative elements, such as dancers

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on him and an

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model dressed in a thong. Conservative commentators criticized the performance.

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called it as an example of "sinister, evil people trying to invade our souls with filth". Owens had previously claimed his lyrics "speak to the corrosion of our culture". West Atlanta rapper Lil Tony defended Lil RT on a podcast, saying "He's been like this. I can't even say it's his fault. This is just where he comes from". In March 2024, Lil RT released a single titled "BIG DOG SH*T" with New York rapper

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. In June 2024, a video from his 10th birthday party went viral on social media. The footage depicted adult women dancing and twerking on Lil RT. Some users called for legal action against his parents.

References

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