{{short description|American rapper (born 2003)}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = YKNiece | image = | caption = | birth_name = Shanice Cameron | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|07|30}} | birth_place = | origin = Atlanta, Georgia | genre = {{hlist|Hip hop|trap}} | occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter}} | instrument = Vocals | years_active = 2025–present | label = Gaijin | website = }}
'''Shanice Cameron''' (born July 30, 2003), known professionally as '''YKNiece''', is an American rapper. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she gained mainstream recognition for her single "Whim Whamiee" with rapper Pluto, which reached number 51 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.
Later in 2025, Cameron appeared on the single "Friend Do Remix" with Belly Gang Kushington, as well as "Take Me Thru Dere" with Metro Boomin, Quavo, and Breskii, the latter of which charted at 51 on the Hot 100.
==Early life== Cameron was born on July 30, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Maynard H. Jackson High School.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=After ruling 2025 with guest verses, YK Niece is ready for her close-up |url=https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/01/after-ruling-2025-with-guest-verses-yk-niece-is-ready-for-her-close-up/ |access-date=May 28, 2026 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}</ref> After high school, Cameron enrolled at Columbus State University, where she majored in nursing before dropping out due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name=":0" />
==Career== Prior to beginning her rap career, Cameron worked as a package handler for Pepsi.<ref name=":0" /> She made her debut in February 2025 with the track "Whim Whamiee", which featured her as a lead artist alongside rapper Pluto. The song became a breakout hit for both artists, peaking at number 51 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PLUTO on ‘Whim Whamiee’ Success, Her Love for Future & Why Sexyy Red Is Her ‘Big Sister’ |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/pluto-june-rookie-month-interview-whim-whamiee-sexyy-red-1236009529/ |access-date=May 28, 2026 |website=Billboard}}</ref> Shortly after the track's success, Cameron signed with Gaijin Records, who released her debut solo single "Pressure" in May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pressure - Single - Album by YKNIECE |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/pressure-single/1835625152 |access-date=May 28, 2026 |website=Apple Music}}</ref> That same month, she featured on the track "Innit" with BunnaB, which went viral on social media.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta’s BunnaB made a hit about summer. Now, she’s ready to rule the year. |url=https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2025/07/atlantas-bunnab-made-a-hit-about-summer-now-shes-ready-to-rule-the-year/ |access-date=May 28, 2026 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}</ref> In August, she appeared on the track "Take Me Thru Dere" alongside Metro Boomin, Quavo and Breskii, which peaked at number 51 on the Hot 100 and reached the top spot on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s Rhythmic Airplay chart, giving Cameron her first number one on any major music chart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Metro Boomin’s ‘Take Me Thru Dere’ Tops Rhythmic Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/metro-boomin-quavo-breskii-ykniece-rhythmic-radio-number-1-1236164289/ |access-date=May 28, 2026 |website=Billboard}}</ref> In September 2025, she was featured on the remix of "Friend Do" by fellow Atlanta rapper Belly Gang Kushington, which peaked at number six on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Belly Gang Kushington Is Bringing the Motivation Back to Atlanta Rap: ‘This S–t Is Bliss for Me Right Now’ |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/belly-gang-kushington-billboard-hip-hop-rookie-march-2026-1236208180/ |access-date=May 28, 2026 |website=Billboard}}</ref>
In May 2026, Cameron was featured on the remix of DaBaby's track "Pop Dat Thang," alongside GloRilla and Yung Miami.<ref>{{Cite web |title=POP DAT THANG (Remix) — Song By DaBaby featuring GloRilla, YKNIECE, & Yung Miami |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/993138-pop-dat-thang-remix-dababy-glorilla-ykniece-yung-miami |access-date=May 28, 2026 |website=HotNewHipHop}}</ref> That same month, she received three nominations at the 2026 BET Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cardi B Leads All Nominees For 2026 BET Awards |url=https://deadline.com/2026/05/2026-bet-awards-nominations-list-1236915232/ |access-date=May 19, 2026 |website=Deadline}}</ref> She was also nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Best Hip-Hop Song ("Take Me Thru Dere") at the American Music Awards of 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 Nominees |url=https://www.theamas.com/nominees/2026-nominees/ |access-date=May 28, 2026 |website=American Music Awards}}</ref>
==Discography== === Singles === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+List of singles, with selected peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Year ! colspan="4" |Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2025-06-14/|title=''Billboard'' Hot 100: Week of June 14, 2025|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 11, 2025}}</ref> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />R&B/HH<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs/2025-06-14/|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of June 14, 2025|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 11, 2025}}</ref> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />Rhy.<br /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hot Rap Songs: Week of April 25, 2026 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/rap-song/2026-04-25 |access-date=May 19, 2026 |website=Billboard}}</ref> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | NZ<br />Hot<br /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pluto and YKNIECE Chart History |url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/artists/pluto-and-ykniece/nekrfbcpzszd/singles |access-date=May 21, 2026 |website=Official Aotearoa Music Charts}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "Whim Whamiee"<br />{{Small|(with Pluto)}} | rowspan="8" |2025 |51 |12 |28 |36 |''Both Ways'' |- ! scope="row" | "Pressure" |— |— |— |— |{{N/a|Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "Innit"<br />{{Small|(with BunnaB)}} |— |— |— |— |''Bunna Summa'' |- ! scope="row" | "Friend Do Remix"<br />{{small|(with Belly Gang Kushington)}} |—{{Efn|"Friend Do" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref name="US-Bubbling-singles">{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles/2026-04-25/| title= Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of April 25, 2026 | magazine=Billboard | access-date=May 19, 2026}}</ref>|group=upper-alpha}} | 27 |8 |— |''The Streets is Yours: The Re-Up'' |- ! scope="row" | "Tammat Nun" |— |— |— |— |{{N/a|Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "Take Me Thru Dere"<br />{{Small|(with Metro Boomin, Quavo and Breskii)}} |51 |10 |1 |— |''A Futuristic Summa'' |- ! scope="row" | "Show Out"<br />{{Small|(with Big Boogie, Lil Jon and J. White Did It)}} |— |— |— |— |''Pain on Paper 4'' |- ! scope="row" | "Boat Remix"<br />{{Small|(with Trim and BunnaB)}} |— |— |— |— |{{To be announced}} |- ! scope="row" | "Goin On" | rowspan="2" |2026 |— |— |— |— |{{N/a|Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "Pop Dat Thang (Remix)"<br />{{Small|(with DaBaby and GloRilla featuring Yung Miami)}} |— |— |— |— |{{To be announced}} |}
=== Guest appearances === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ !Title !Year !Other artist(s) !Album |- ! scope="row" | "BBO (Simon Says)" |2025 |Kevin Gates |''Luca Brasi 4'' |- ! scope="row" | "Chicken Talkin Bastard" |2026 |BossMan Dlow |''Chicken Talkin Bastard'' |}
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Category:21st-century American rappers Category:African-American songwriters Category:Living people Category:Southern hip-hop musicians Category:American trap musicians Category:21st-century African-American rappers Category:Rappers from Atlanta