Lil' Troy facts for kids

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. Lil' Troy is from Houston, Texas.

Who is Lil' Troy?

Troy Lane Birklett was born in Houston, Texas, on February 24, 1966. He grew up in Houston. He is known for his music and for being a songwriter.

Starting His Music Journey

Lil' Troy began his music career in 1987. He started his own music label called Short Stop. In the same year, he joined a music group called Mass 187. One of their songs, "Gangsta Strut," was played on local radio stations.

His Big Hit: "Wanna Be a Baller"

In the late 1990s, Lil' Troy worked with many other rappers from Houston. He became well-known across the country with his song "Wanna Be a Baller". This song was very popular. It reached number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.

The success of "Wanna Be a Baller" helped his first album, Sittin' Fat Down South, become popular. This album reached the Top 25 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Because of this success, a major music company, Universal Music Group, re-released his album in 1999. His first album was a huge hit. It sold 1.9 million copies in the U.S. and was certified Platinum.

Later Albums and Career

After his first album, Lil' Troy released another album in 2001 called Back to Ballin. This album did not have a song that made it onto the charts, and it was not as successful as his first one. He released his third album, Paperwork, in 2006.

Later in his career, Lil' Troy started a new path. He became a truck driver. He even started his own company called Birklett Trucking Company. This company is located in Missouri City, Texas.

Lil' Troy's Music

Lil' Troy has released several albums and singles throughout his career.

Albums Released

Popular Songs (Singles)

External links

• Lil' Troy on YouTube