| Full Name | Caresha Romeka Brownlee |
| Nickname | Yung Miami |
| Birthday | February 11, 1994 |
| Born In | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Height | 5 feet 2 inches |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Southside |
| Net Worth | Estimated at $1.5 million. |
| Age | 30 |
About
Yung Miami, born as Caresha Romeka Brownlee on February 11, 1994, is a well-known American rapper. She gained fame as one half of the rap duo City Girls, the other member being JT (Jatavia Shakara Johnson). Yung Miami was born and raised in Miami, Florida where she began her music career in 2017. The duo's debut studio album, 'Girl Code', in 2018, gained recognition with hit songs such as 'Twerk' and 'Act Up'. City Girls is known to epitomize the modern era of southern hip-hop. Beyond music, Yung Miami is also a mother to two children.
Associated With
Yung Miami, whose real name is Caresha Romeka Brownlee, is best known for being a part of the rap duo "City Girls," with JT (Jatavia Shakara Johnson). The duo collaborated with Cardi B on the song "Twerk" and with Drake on "In My Feelings," proving their solid connections within the industry. Moreover, Yung Miami has been associated with rapper Kodak Black; however, it was clarified to be only platonic. She has two children; one with her ex-boyfriend Jai Wiggins, who passed away in 2020, and another with Southside (Joshua Howard Luellen), a well-known record producer with whom she ended her engagement in 2021.
Career Highlights
- 2015 - The Beginning: Yung Miami, real name Caresha Romeka Brownlee, began her career by forming the rap duo, City Girls, with her longtime friend JT (Jatavia Shakara Johnson) in Miami, Florida.
- 2017 - First Big Success: City Girls landed a record deal with Quality Control Music in 2017 after their single, “Fuck Dat Nigga” received a massive amount of streams online.
- 2018 - Debut Album: City Girls released their debut studio album, "Period," on May 11, 2018. This was followed by the duo's second studio album "Girl Code," released on November 16, 2018, which included the hit single "Twerk" with Cardi B.
- 2018 - BET Nomination: City Girls were nominated for Best Group at the 2018 BET Awards.
- 2019 - Billboard Success: Their single "Act Up" from their "Girl Code" album charted at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking their highest charting song in May 2019.
- 2020 - BET Awards Nomination: City Girls were again nominated for Best Group at the BET Awards in 2020.
- 2020 - Third Album Release: On June 20, 2020, City Girls released their third studio album, "City On Lock."
Notable Awards
- Yung Miami is one half of the rap duo City Girls, co-membered by JT (Jatavia Shakara Johnson). As of now, Yung Miami, whose real name is Caresha Romeka Brownlee, has not won any individual awards. However, with the City Girls, she received a BET Hip Hop Award nomination for Best Group in 2019. Aside from this, there are no other notable awards associated with Yung Miami specifically as per the available information.
FAQs
What Is the Most Popular Yung Miami Movie/TV Show?
Yung Miami, real name Caresha Romeka Brownlee, is primarily known for her work in music as a member of the rap duo City Girls. She isn't actively involved in acting within the film or television industry, thus she doesn't have a "most popular" movie or TV show to attribute to her. Her appearances have mostly been on music-related shows or interviews, or in music videos which embody her talent and attest to her popularity in the music industry.
How Did Yung Miami Get Famous?
Yung Miami, whose real name is Caresha Romeka Brownlee, gained fame as one-half of the rap duo City Girls, along with her partner JT (Jatavia Shakara Johnson). Their significant rise to fame began when their work caught the attention of music producer and Quality Control Music's co-founder, Coach K, who saw potential in their unique sound. Their debut single, "Fuck Dat Nigga," was released in early 2018 and soon after, the song appeared on Quality Control's compilation album "Control the Streets Volume 1", which significantly increased their visibility. Following that, the duo caught an even bigger break when superstar Drake sampled the City Girls on his hit song "In My Feelings", thus propelling them into the public eye on a global scale. Yung Miami's raw talent, coupled with her charisma and distinctive rap style, have cemented her status in the music industry.
