Lil' Troy facts for kids
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Lil' Troy
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| Birth name | Troy Lane Birklett |
| Born | February 24, 1966 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip Hop |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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Troy Lane Birklett (born February 24, 1966), known as Lil' Troy, is an American rapper and songwriter. He became famous for his hit song "Wanna Be a Baller" in the late 1990s.
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About Lil' Troy: A Hip Hop Artist
Lil' Troy is a well-known name in the world of hip hop music. He is not just a rapper but also writes his own songs. He was born in Houston, Texas, and grew up there.
Lil' Troy's Early Music Journey
Lil' Troy started his music career in 1987. He created his own record label called Short Stop. In the same year, he joined a music group called Mass 187. Their song "Gangsta Strut" became popular on local radio stations in Houston.
Becoming a "Baller": Lil' Troy's Big Hit
In the late 1990s, Lil' Troy became very famous across the country. This happened because of his single "Wanna Be a Baller". This song was a huge success! It reached number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This chart lists the most popular songs in the United States.
The success of "Wanna Be a Baller" also helped his first album, Sittin' Fat Down South, become very popular. This album reached the Top 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, which lists the most popular albums.
Album Success and Platinum Status
Because his first song was so popular, a big music company called Universal Music Group signed Lil' Troy. They re-released his first album in 1999, which helped it reach even more people.
His first album was a massive hit! It sold 1.9 million copies in America. This earned it a "Platinum" certification from the RIAA. A Platinum certification means an album has sold over one million copies.
Later Music and New Career Paths
After his first big album, Lil' Troy released another album in 2001 called Back to Ballin. While it was still a good album, it did not have a song that made it onto the music charts like "Wanna Be a Baller" did. He released his third album, Paperwork, in 2006.
Later in his life, Lil' Troy started a new career. He became a truck driver and even started his own company called Birklett Trucking Company in Missouri City, Texas.
Lil' Troy's Music Albums
Here are the albums Lil' Troy has released:
| Year | Title | US Chart Position | US R&B Chart Position | US Independent Chart Position | Certifications |
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| 1998 | Sittin' Fat Down South | 20 | 6 | – | US: Platinum |
| 2001 | Back to Ballin | 95 | 24 | 4 | |
| 2006 | Paperwork | – | – | – |
Lil' Troy's Hit Songs (Singles)
Here are some of the single songs Lil' Troy has released:
| Year | Title | US Hot 100 Chart Position | US R&B Chart Position | US Rap Chart Position | Album |
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| 1998 | "Small Time" | – | – | – | Sittin' Fat Down South |
| 1999 | "Wanna Be a Baller" (featuring Fat Pat, Yungstar, Lil' Will, and H.A.W.K.) | 70 | 40 | 31 | |
| 1999 | "Where's the Love" (feat. Willie D & Ardis) | – | – | – | |
| 2001 | "We Gon' Lean" | — | — | — | Back to Ballin |
| 2001 | "Back to Ballin" | – | – | – |
