Updated: March 23, 2026
Name: Bryson Djuan Tiller
Date of Birth: January 2, 1993 (age 33)
Origin: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Gender: Male
Height (cm): 173
Nationality: American
Occupation: Singer, Rapper, Songwriter
Genres: R&B, Trapsoul, Hip-Hop
Biography & Career:
Bryson Tiller is an American R&B singer and rapper whose raw, introspective sound redefined contemporary R&B and gave birth to a genre often called "trapsoul" — the perfect marriage between hip-hop and R&B. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, the artist faced hardship from an early age: after losing a mother at just four years old, young Bryson was raised by a grandmother in the city's West End. Attending Iroquois High School, the future star began singing and rapping at 15, writing lyrics in front of siblings and friends.
In 2013, Bryson Tiller became a father to daughter Harley and stepped away from music to provide for the family, working at Papa John's and UPS. With just $600 borrowed from a friend to buy a laptop and a microphone, the determined artist returned to recording in 2014, uploading the now-iconic single Don't to SoundCloud. The track attracted early co-signs from Timbaland and Drake — the latter offered a deal with OVO Sound, which was declined. Instead, a recording contract with RCA Records followed in 2015, and the debut album Trapsoul arrived that October. The record debuted in the top ten of the Billboard 200, earned triple platinum certification, and spawned the Grammy-nominated single Exchange. Rolling Stone placed the artist in their "10 New Artists You Need to Know" list, and in 2016 two BET Awards followed — Best New Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer honored the hometown hero with a key to the city, declaring March 12 as "Bryson Tiller Day".
The second album, True to Self, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, featuring top songs like Somethin Tells Me and Run Me Dry. A guest appearance alongside Rihanna on DJ Khaled's Wild Thoughts peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100 and became one of the most popular songs of 2017. Forbes included the artist in the prestigious "30 Under 30" list that same year. The third album, Anniversary, dropped in 2020 as a tribute to the five-year legacy of Trapsoul, with most streamed songs like Always Forever and Inhale. A fourth self-titled album, Bryson Tiller, was released in April 2024 featuring the hit Whatever She Wants, and in 2025 a first-ever double album project — Solace and The Vices — was announced. Among the most notable facts about Bryson Tiller: over 20 million monthly Spotify listeners, four Grammy nominations, and billions of streams confirm the status as one of R&B's defining voices. The full discography includes albums Trapsoul, True to Self, Anniversary, A Different Christmas, and the self-titled record — each showcasing creative evolution and earning a place in any best album conversation.
Concerts and live shows remain an important part of the career, with tour dates and upcoming events spanning North America, Europe, and beyond — every concert delivering the moody, atmospheric energy fans love. Off stage, Bryson Tiller is a devoted father to two daughters: Harley Loraine Tiller, born in 2013 from a previous relationship with Markea Bivens, and Kelly Jade Tiller, born in 2019 with girlfriend Kendra Bailey. There is no confirmed wife — as of 2026, no marriage has been publicly announced. Ethnicity is African-American, and religion has not been officially stated. Kids and fatherhood remain a central theme in both life and music, with the artist frequently sharing moments with children on Instagram.
Bryson Tiller Best Songs:
Don't
Exchange
Wild Thoughts (with DJ Khaled and Rihanna)
Right My Wrongs
Sorry Not Sorry
Somethin Tells Me
Always Forever
Whatever She Wants
Run Me Dry
Inhale
Bryson Tiller Albums:
Trapsoul
True to Self
Anniversary
A Different Christmas
Bryson Tiller
