YT, 2001
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YT is 25 years old, born May 5, 2001 · Taurus.
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About
YT turned a viral 2021 single into a UK rap foothold. Born Oluwatola Joseph Fola-Alade in Romford, East London on May 5, 2001, the rapper and songwriter broke through with "Arc'teryx" before anchoring himself in jerk music and the underground rap scene. A Taurus with restless creative energy, YT channels the genre's directness into short, punchy tracks.
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Biography
YT is an English rapper and songwriter born May 5, 2001 in Romford, East London. His real name is Oluwatola Joseph Fola-Alade. He first gained popularity in 2021 with his viral single "Arc'teryx," a track that introduced him to listeners across the UK underground and beyond. After that breakthrough, YT solidified his presence through jerk music and deeper involvement in the UK underground rap scene, establishing himself as a fixture rather than a one-hit curiosity. As a Taurus born in early May, YT embodies the sign's reputation for grounded persistence and material focus—traits that align with his methodical approach to building credibility in a competitive scene. Musicians in the rap and hip-hop sphere typically write, record, perform live, and collaborate on production; YT operates within that framework as both rapper and songwriter. The UK underground rap scene has historically prized lyricism and authenticity over commercial polish, and YT's trajectory reflects those values.
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Trivia
- "Arc'teryx," the viral single that launched YT into public recognition, dropped in 2021.
- YT is from Romford in East London, a neighborhood that has produced several notable UK rappers.
- He works in jerk music, a UK-specific subgenre that blends rapid-fire delivery with dancehall and grime influences.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. YT succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is YT?
- YT is 25 years old (born May 5, 2001).
- When is YT's birthday?
- YT was born on May 5, 2001.
- What is YT's zodiac sign?
- YT is a Taurus, born May 5, 2001.
- What is YT's Chinese zodiac sign?
- YT was born in 2001, the year of the Metal Snake.
- What does YT do?
- YT is a musician.
- Is YT still alive?
- Yes — YT is alive and 25 years old.
- What is YT's life-path number?
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