# YKNiece > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/YKNiece > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/YKNiece.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YKNiece > Source revision: 1356511844 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{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](/source/Atlanta) | genre = {{hlist|[Hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_music)|[trap](/source/Trap_music)}} | 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](/source/Whim_Whamiee)" with rapper Pluto, which reached number 51 on the [''Billboard'' Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100). Later in 2025, Cameron appeared on the single "[Friend Do Remix](/source/Friend_Do)" with [Belly Gang Kushington](/source/Belly_Gang_Kushington), as well as "[Take Me Thru Dere](/source/Take_Me_Thru_Dere)" with [Metro Boomin](/source/Metro_Boomin), [Quavo](/source/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](/source/Atlanta). She attended [Maynard H. Jackson High School](/source/Maynard_H._Jackson_High_School).{{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](/source/The_Atlanta_Journal-Constitution)}} After high school, Cameron enrolled at [Columbus State University](/source/Columbus_State_University), where she majored in nursing before dropping out due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic). ==Career== Prior to beginning her rap career, Cameron worked as a package handler for [Pepsi](/source/Pepsi). She made her debut in February 2025 with the track "[Whim Whamiee](/source/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](/source/Billboard_Hot_100).{{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}} Shortly after the track's success, Cameron signed with Gaijin Records, who released her debut solo single "Pressure" in May 2025.{{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}} That same month, she featured on the track "Innit" with BunnaB, which went viral on social media.{{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](/source/The_Atlanta_Journal-Constitution)}} In August, she appeared on the track "[Take Me Thru Dere](/source/Take_Me_Thru_Dere)" alongside [Metro Boomin](/source/Metro_Boomin), [Quavo](/source/Quavo) and Breskii, which peaked at number 51 on the Hot 100 and reached the top spot on ''Billboard'''s [Rhythmic Airplay](/source/Rhythmic_Airplay) chart, giving Cameron her first number one on any major music chart.{{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}} In September 2025, she was featured on the remix of "[Friend Do](/source/Friend_Do)" by fellow Atlanta rapper [Belly Gang Kushington](/source/Belly_Gang_Kushington), which peaked at number six on ''Billboard'''s [Bubbling Under Hot 100](/source/Bubbling_Under_Hot_100) chart.{{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}} In May 2026, Cameron was featured on the remix of [DaBaby](/source/DaBaby)'s track "[Pop Dat Thang](/source/Pop_Dat_Thang)," alongside [GloRilla](/source/GloRilla) and [Yung Miami](/source/Yung_Miami).{{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}} That same month, she received three nominations at the [2026 BET Awards](/source/BET_Awards_2026).{{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}} She was also nominated for [Best Female Hip-Hop Artist](/source/American_Music_Award_for_Favorite_Rap%2FHip_Hop_Artist) and [Best Hip-Hop Song](/source/American_Music_Award_for_Favorite_Rap%2FHip_Hop_Song) ("Take Me Thru Dere") at the [American Music Awards of 2026](/source/American_Music_Awards_of_2026).{{Cite web |title=2026 Nominees |url=https://www.theamas.com/nominees/2026-nominees/ |access-date=May 28, 2026 |website=American Music Awards}} ==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](/source/Billboard_Hot_100)
{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2025-06-14/|title=''Billboard'' Hot 100: Week of June 14, 2025|magazine=[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))|access-date=June 11, 2025}} ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [US](/source/Bubbling_Under_Hot_100)[
R&B/HH](/source/Hot_R%26B%2FHip-Hop_Songs)
{{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](/source/Billboard_(magazine))|access-date=June 11, 2025}} ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [US
Rhy.](/source/Rhythmic_Airplay)
{{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}} ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [NZ
Hot](/source/Official_Aotearoa_Music_Charts)
{{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}} |- ! scope="row" | "[Whim Whamiee](/source/Whim_Whamiee)"
{{Small|(with Pluto)}} | rowspan="8" |2025 |51 |12 |28 |36 |''Both Ways'' |- ! scope="row" | "Pressure" |— |— |— |— |{{N/a|Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "Innit"
{{Small|(with BunnaB)}} |— |— |— |— |''Bunna Summa'' |- ! scope="row" | "[Friend Do Remix](/source/Friend_Do)"
{{small|(with [Belly Gang Kushington](/source/Belly_Gang_Kushington))}} |—{{Efn|"Friend Do" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number six on the [Bubbling Under Hot 100](/source/Bubbling_Under_Hot_100) chart.{{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}}|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](/source/Take_Me_Thru_Dere)"
{{Small|(with [Metro Boomin](/source/Metro_Boomin), [Quavo](/source/Quavo) and Breskii)}} |51 |10 |1 |— |''[A Futuristic Summa](/source/A_Futuristic_Summa)'' |- ! scope="row" | "Show Out"
{{Small|(with Big Boogie, [Lil Jon](/source/Lil_Jon) and [J. White Did It](/source/J._White_Did_It))}} |— |— |— |— |''Pain on Paper 4'' |- ! scope="row" | "Boat Remix"
{{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)](/source/Pop_Dat_Thang)"
{{Small|(with [DaBaby](/source/DaBaby) and [GloRilla](/source/GloRilla) featuring [Yung Miami](/source/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](/source/Kevin_Gates) |''Luca Brasi 4'' |- ! scope="row" | "Chicken Talkin Bastard" |2026 |[BossMan Dlow](/source/BossMan_Dlow) |''[Chicken Talkin Bastard](/source/Chicken_Talkin_Bastard)'' |} ==Notes== {{notelist-ua}} == References == {{reflist}} 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 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [YKNiece](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YKNiece) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YKNiece?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.