Lil Richye

The Good Guy

Charlotte

Lil Richye was born February 3rd of 2005 by the name Richye Porter Jr. Richye is the 3rd eldest of his siblings.He has two older sisters (Lize’ and Lexia) and two younger brothers (Keyshawn and Rickye). Richye is mainly inspired by L.L. Cool J, Run DMC, Migos and Future and producer Zaytoven. Even as a baby music has always played a major role in his life as a outlet of self expression. Before being home schooled Lil Richye was an honor student at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, N.C. majoring in musical theatre. He also serves as a junior usher in church, a member of the church junior choir ensemble, and praise team. Lil Richye was 1/3 member of the trio group PB3 with his two younger brothers King K and Tricky Rickye before coming a solo artist. In the summer of 2016 Lil Richye came in second place in the Coast 2 Coast Atlanta edition being the only youth in the competition out of twenty six acts. Also in the summer of 2016 Lil Richye started modeling in the Charlotte Fashion Week in downtown Charlotte. Lil Richye won the best youth hip hop artist of the year award in 2016, 2017 and 2018 at the Queen City Awards in Charlotte, N.C.. In January 2019 Lil Richye will starred in Lifetime’s hit show season five ‘The Rap Game’ hosted by Jermaine Dupri and currently working with his mentor super producer Zaytoven on a new project. Adding the name author to his resume Lil Richye has written two books, one children’s book ‘Big brother Big shoes and a motivational book ‘the no that meant go, GO HARDER’. Lil Richye not only aspires to be a great hip hop artist but to add acting to his resume as well. Lil Richye says he wants to be known for his positive lyrics and his go getter, loving spirit.