Turran Coleman (born May 20, 2002),
known professionally as Luh Kel, is an American singer and rapper. He gained popularity after releasing his debut single "Wrong" in 2019, which peaked at number 37 on the
''Billboard'' Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs chart and spawned a remix with
Lil TJay
Tione Jayden Merritt (born April 30, 2001), known professionally as Lil Tjay, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2017 with his song "Resume", and then the release of his breakthrough song "Brothers" which led h ...
.
The official music video gained over 105 million views on YouTube.
Early life
Kel was born in
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis () is the second-largest city in Missouri, United States. It sits near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers. In 2020, the city proper had a population of 301,578, while the bi-state metropolitan area, which e ...
. He began freestyle rapping with his cousin Kai, and gained popularity on Instagram.
He initially recorded songs in his grandparents' home.
Kel was a member of the local R&B group, Project X.
Career
Kel released his single "Wrong" on April 5, 2019.
The song peaked at number 37 on the
''Billboard'' Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs chart.
It was certified Gold by
RIAA. "Wrong" gained him global recognition, with the song being played worldwide, shared on streaming services and social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
As lead artist
Guest appearances
References
External links
* {{AllMusic , id= mn0003836062 , title= Luh Kel
2002 births
Living people
21st-century American singers
American male rappers
African-American male singers
Musicians from St. Louis
Rappers from St. Louis
Singers from Missouri
21st-century American male musicians