Eleven-Year-Old Alaya “Lay Lay” High Becomes Youngest Female Rapper To Sign A Record Deal

At just 11 years old, #AlayaHigh has become the youngest female rapper to sign a major record deal. She has joined forces with Empire Distribution, Records and Publishing Inc.

Prior to inking her major record deal, the Houston-native’s fame began on social media when fans shared videos of her spitting G-rated rhymes, while her dad hyped her up as he filmed. Her most-liked clip showcased her freestyling over BlocBoy JB’s “Shoot,” which went viral on Twitter with more than 100,000 retweets. Over time her popularity grew and more eyes saw her talent. Some of those views were from representatives at Empire.

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On Wednesday (Aug. 1), Alaya, also known as Lay Lay, announced the big news on Instagram. “It’s official!!! I am the YOUNGEST FEMALE RAP ARTIST to sign a record deal.” That wasn’t the only news. She also mentioned that she will soon drop the first single from her upcoming album titled “Go Lay Lay Go.”