"Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe, known professionally as Lil Tecca, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained mainstream recognition with the release of his single "Ransom", which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. Lil Tecca was born on August 26, 2002 in Queens, New York. He first started rapping in his early teens and gained some recognition through platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube. His style blends elements of trap and melodic rap."