Jaylien Arthur-Henry Cantrell is a talented American rapper, better known by his stage name YN Jay.

He made his mark in the music industry with his debut mixtape titled MVP in 2019. However, it was his song “Coochie” that gained widespread attention and went viral on social media in 2020.

Building on the success of his viral hit, YN Jay continued to make waves in the rap scene. In 2021, he released his first two studio albums, Ninja Warrior and Coochie Chronicles, under the banner of Alamo Records.

Profile Summary

Early Life & Background

Jaylien Arthur-Henry Cantrell was born and raised in Beecher, Michigan on September 23, 1999.

Growing up, he had one older brother named Gabe, who played a pivotal role in inspiring Jay to pursue a career in rapping.

At the age of 10, Jay discovered his passion for music and worked toward becoming a rapper.

During his teenage years, Jay was known to record an impressive eight to ten songs per day. However, tragedy struck when his beloved brother passed away.

This event served as a turning point for Jay, solidifying his decision to pursue rapping as a full-fledged career.

Motivated by his brother’s memory and driven by his own passion, Jay channeled his emotions into his music, using it as an outlet for expression and healing.