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Tiller in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Bryson Djuan Tiller
Also known as	Pen Griffey
Born	(1993-01-02) January 2, 1993 (age 32) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres	R&B hip hop trap
Occupation(s)	Singer rapper songwriter
Years active	2011–present
Labels	RCA
Children	2

Bryson Djuan Tiller (born January 2, 1993) is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He started his music journey in 2011 with his first mixtape, Killer Instinct Vol. 1. He became famous after releasing his song "Don't" in 2015. This song was a huge hit, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and selling millions of copies.

Because of the success of "Don't," Bryson Tiller signed a record deal with RCA Records. They released "Don't" as the first song from his debut album, Trapsoul (2015), which quickly became a top-selling album. Trapsoul sold over three million copies and included other popular songs like "Exchange" and "Sorry Not Sorry." "Exchange" even earned him a Grammy Award nomination!

His second album, True to Self (2017), went straight to number one on the Billboard 200 chart. In the same year, he was featured with Rihanna on DJ Khaled's hit song "Wild Thoughts," which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Bryson Tiller has won several awards, including two BET Awards for Best New Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. He also received the key to his hometown, Louisville, Kentucky, in 2016.

Early Life
Music Career
Musical Style
- Inspirations
- Music Genre
Personal Life
Awards and Nominations
Discography
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Early Life

Bryson Tiller was born on January 2, 1993, in Louisville, Kentucky. When he was four years old, his mother passed away, and his grandmother raised him. He lived with his cousins until he was 17. Bryson has three brothers.

He went to Iroquois High School and began singing and rapping when he was 15. In 2011, he recorded a mixtape called Killer Instinct Vol.1, which had 21 songs. In 2013, Bryson took a break from school and music after his daughter, Harley, was born. He worked at places like Papa John's Pizza and UPS to support her.

Music Career

Starting Out and Trapsoul (2011–2016)

Tiller in 2016

Bryson Tiller first shared his song "Don't" on SoundCloud in October 2014. It quickly caught the attention of people in the music industry. The song was officially released in May 2015 and became the main song from his first album. "Don't" became very popular, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Many other artists even made their own versions of the song.

Famous music producers like Timbaland and rapper Drake noticed Bryson Tiller's talent. He was offered a chance to sign with Drake's record label, OVO Sound, but he chose to sign with RCA Records instead in August 2015. In September 2015, Rolling Stone magazine named him one of the "10 New Artists You Need to Know."

On October 2, 2015, Bryson Tiller released his first studio album, Trapsoul. It debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 chart and later climbed to number eight. The second song from the album, "Exchange," reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. Another song from Trapsoul, "Sorry Not Sorry," also made it onto the Billboard Hot 100. Many music magazines and websites listed Trapsoul as one of the best albums of 2015.

Tiller performing in July 2016

In January 2016, Bryson Tiller began his Trapsoul Tour to promote his album. On March 12, 2016, the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, gave Bryson Tiller the key to the city and declared March 12 as "Bryson Tiller Day." In May 2016, he performed "Exchange" on the Late Night with Seth Meyers show, which was his first time on US television.

At the BET Awards on June 26, 2016, he performed and won awards for Best New Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. In July 2016, he was featured on DJ Khaled's song "Ima Be Alright" with rapper Future. He also appeared on Travis Scott's song "First Take" in September 2016.

True to Self and Collaborations (2017–2018)

In January 2017, Forbes magazine included Bryson Tiller in their "30 Under 30" list, which highlights successful people under 30. That same month, he announced that his second album would be called True to Self. He finished working on the album by April 2017 and released it on May 26, 2017, earlier than planned.

True to Self debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, making it Bryson Tiller's first album to reach the top spot. In June 2017, he worked with Nike, Inc. to create a new park for kids and teens in his hometown. That same month, DJ Khaled released "Wild Thoughts" featuring Bryson Tiller and Rihanna. This song became a massive hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one in the UK. In August 2017, Bryson Tiller released a song called "Insecure" with singer Jazmine Sullivan, which was the title track for the HBO TV series Insecure. In January 2018, he performed "Wild Thoughts" with Rihanna and DJ Khaled at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

Anniversary and A Different Christmas (2019–2022)

In 2019 and 2020, Bryson Tiller was featured on several songs by other artists. He released a song called "Slept on You" on SoundCloud in April 2020. On September 3, 2020, he released "Inhale" and announced a new album for the fall. The second song, "Always Forever," came out on September 23.

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of his first album, Trapsoul, he released a deluxe version of Trapsoul on September 25, 2020. His third album, Anniversary, was released on October 2, 2020, and included a song with Drake. A deluxe version of Anniversary was released in February 2021, with five new songs and a feature from Big Sean.

In October 2021, Jack Harlow released "Luv is Dro" as a single and music video, which featured Bryson Tiller and Static Major. On October 31, 2021, Bryson Tiller released a mixtape called Killer Instinct 2: The Nightmare Before by sending a private link to his fans.

On November 10, 2021, Bryson Tiller announced his first Christmas album, A Different Christmas, which was released on November 19. He said the project was inspired by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, who is featured on a song called "Lonely Christmas." Bryson Tiller's daughter, Halo, also appears on the last song of the album.

In September 2022, Bryson Tiller released a new song called "Outside," which uses a sample from The Ying Yang Twins' 2005 hit song "Wait (The Whisper Song)." A music video for "Outside" was released in October 2022, featuring The Ying Yang Twins.

Self-titled Album (2024–present)

Before releasing his fourth album, Bryson Tiller shared a mixtape called Slum Tiller on SoundCloud in August 2023. He released two more parts of this mixtape in late 2023 and early 2024. On April 5, 2024, Bryson Tiller released his fourth studio album, Bryson Tiller. This album entered the Billboard 200 chart at number twelve and included the popular song "Whatever She Wants." That summer, Bryson Tiller and Chris Brown were featured on Jeremih's song, "Wait on It."

Musical Style

Inspirations

Omarion (left) and The-Dream (right) were two of Tiller's biggest inspirations while growing up.

Bryson Tiller has said that singer Omarion was a huge influence on him. He explained that listening to Omarion's first album made him want to start singing. He also credits singer The-Dream for inspiring him to write songs. Bryson Tiller said he never really wanted to be a singer, but mostly a songwriter.

Other artists who influenced him include R. Kelly, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and Drake. He also mentioned Jazmine Sullivan, Usher, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., and Mary J. Blige as important to his musical journey.

Music Genre

Bryson Tiller describes his music as a mix of "trap and hip hop-influenced R&B, the perfect marriage between hip hop and R&B." He also raps in his songs, saying that he can express some things through rapping that he can't through singing. Music critics have compared his style to artists like Drake, Jeremih, PartyNextDoor and Tory Lanez.

Personal Life

Bryson Tiller has two daughters. As of 2018, he is in a relationship with Spence Taylor, who is the mother of his second child. Bryson Tiller officially graduated from Iroquois High School in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, in June 2020.