Lathan Echols, also known as “Lil Mosey,” is a 16-year-old American rapper and songwriter who has quickly gained fame and fortune. With hit songs like ‘Pull Up’ and ‘Noticed,’ Lil Mosey’s music has garnered millions of plays on SoundCloud and turned him into an overnight sensation. He has even toured with popular artists like Juice WRLD and YBN Cordae. With his mixtape ‘North’s Best’ and association with Interscope Records, Lil Mosey is poised to become the next big thing in the rap world.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Lathan Moses Stanley Echols
- Age: 21 Years, 21 Year Old Males
- Rappers
- Musicians
- Height: 5’6″ (168 cm), 5’6″ Males
- U.S. State: Washington
Childhood & Early Life
Lathan Echols, known professionally as Lil Mosey, was born on January 25, 2002, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. He moved to Seattle when he was 2 years old. Raised by his mother, he attended Mountlake Terrace High School before transferring to Shorecrest High School. However, he dropped out in tenth grade to focus on his music career. The late Kari Cash, a popular rapper from Seattle, was the first person to support Mosey in his career.
Career
Lil Mosey began making music at a young age, starting in eighth grade. He drew inspiration from Meek Mill’s debut album, “Dreams and Nightmares” (2012). In August 2016, he released his debut single, “Off White,” on SoundCloud, which received over 750 thousand plays. His next song, “So Bad,” garnered over two million streams shortly after its release.
In the summer of 2017, Mosey released his debut mixtape titled “North’s Best,” featuring tracks like “So Bad,” “Supreme Hoodies,” and “Ion See You.” He continued to release new singles such as “Skrt Off” (Freestyle), “2Paid,” “Been On,” and “Lame Sh!t” (Free Kilo). However, his major breakthrough came with the release of his single “Pull Up” in December 2017. The song received over three million views within a month and the music video has been viewed over 17 million times on YouTube.
After the success of “Pull Up,” Lil Mosey was offered a contract by Interscope Records. In 2018, he released his new single “Boof Pack” and followed it up with “Noticed” in July 2018. The music video for “Noticed” has over 36 million views on YouTube. Mosey also announced the release of a project titled “North’s Best” in August 2018, which will consist of different songs from his debut mixtape.
He has also toured with artists like Juice WRLD, YBN Cordae, Smooky MarGielaa, Comethazine, and Smokepurpp. Lil Mosey has not won any awards yet, but his career is on the rise and experts believe he has the potential to win major music awards in the future.
Personal Life
Not much is known about Lil Mosey’s personal life, including his relationship status. He has a significant following on social media, with over 95 thousand followers on SoundCloud, 79 thousand subscribers on YouTube, 510 thousand followers on Instagram, and over 17 thousand followers on Twitter. He has two tattoos, one on his right arm that reads “Loyalty” and another on his chest that reads “Thank God.” With a net worth of $100,000, Lil Mosey has achieved a lot at a young age.