Miles Minnick

Miles Minnick
Miles Minnick in 2025
Miles Minnick in 2025
Background information
Born
Miles Tyrone Minnick

1993 or 1994 (age 32–33)
OriginPittsburg, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • actor
Years active2013–present
LabelEmpire
Websitemilesminnick.com

Miles Tyrone Minnick is an American Christian rapper and actor from Pittsburg, California.

In 2025, he entered a joint partnership with Empire Distribution with the launch of his label imprint, Glo. The same year, he became the first solo Christian hip-hop artist to perform at Rolling Loud. He appeared in XXL magazine as part of their 2026 Freshman Class, and was nominated Best New Artist at the BET Awards 2026.

Early life

Minnick grew up in Pittsburg, California, and began creating music at the age of 14. He entered the Bay Area rap scene in 2010 under the stage name Lil' Bailey.

Artistry

Minnick has cited E-40, The HBK Gang, Nelly, Chris Brown, Iamsu!, Lecrae, Mac Dre, and Logic as influences on his music.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with year released
Title Album details
Holographic
Christlike, California
  • Released: May 24, 2024
  • Label: Glo / Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Via Dolorosa
  • Released: August 29, 2025
  • Label: Glo / Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Collaborative albums

List of albums, with year released
Title Album details
West Indies
(with Jon Keith)
  • Released: February 28, 2025
  • Label: Alienz Alive
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Get Well Soon!
(with Lecrae)
  • Released: May 15, 2025
  • Label: Reach
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

EPs

List of EPs, with year released
Title Album details
Somersville
  • Released: April 2, 2026
  • Label: Glo / Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Second to None"
(with Tauren Wells)		 2025 Non-album singles
"Red and Gold Timin'"
(with Bourne Blessed)		 2026
"It Come with The Game"
(with LaRussell featuring ClayDough and Hokage Simon)
"Call Em'" Somersville
"Way I Live"
(with Aha Gazelle)
"Where He At?"
(with Lul DreDay)
"Everything on GLO"
(with Tommy Zuko and CJ Emulous)		 Non-album singles
"Act Up"
(with Dante' Pride)
"Day Ones"
(with Brooke Valentine)

Filmography

Year Title Role Ref.
2013 Still Standing Arthur
2017 Guitar Man Keaton

Awards and nominations

Award Date of ceremony Category Result Ref.
BET Awards June 28, 2026 Best New Artist Nominated

Tours

References

  1. 1 2 Ech, Joey (July 21, 2026). "Miles Minnick - 2026 XXL Freshman Freestyle, Interview and More". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  2. ↑ Saponara, Michael (March 28, 2025). "Miles Minnick Signs with EMPIRE & Releases 'My Twin' Single Featuring 310babii". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 28, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ Boice, Ed (January 14, 2025). "Miles Minnick Will Perform at Rolling Loud LA". Rapzilla. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ Cline, Georgette (June 24, 2026). "2026 XXL Freshman Class Revealed". XXL. Archived from the original on June 24, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Grein, Paul (May 19, 2026). "Cardi B Leads 2026 BET Awards Nominations: Full List". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 20, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  6. ↑ Ball, D'Andre (August 19, 2025). "Miles Minnick Creates 'Slaps for the Soul'". East Bay Express. Archived from the original on June 27, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  7. ↑ Davis, Todd (August 28, 2025). "Miles Minnick on Dropping Slaps for the Soul & 'Via Dolorosa' Album". Parle Mag. Archived from the original on August 28, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  8. ↑ Sarachik, Justin (January 28, 2026). "Miles Minnick Announces the Coast to Coast New Mainstream Tour". Rapzilla. Archived from the original on January 31, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.