History of Yung Miami in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 10, 2025

Yung Miami, whose real name is Caresha Romeka Brownlee, is an American rapper who rose to fame as one half of the hip hop duo City Girls, formed in 2017. In 2021, she embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut single, "Rap Freaks," which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. She also appeared on the remix of Lola Brooke's "Don't Play with It", alongside Latto, which further solidified her presence in the music scene.

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February 11, 1994: Yung Miami's birth

On February 11, 1994, Caresha Romeka Brownlee, known professionally as Yung Miami, was born. She is an American rapper who would later form the hip hop duo City Girls.

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2013: Birth of First Child

In 2013, Yung Miami became a mother with the birth of her first son.

2013: Homophobic Statements

In 2013, Yung Miami made statements expressing that she would not want one of her sons to be gay and would react violently if she found out that he was, creating a stir.

2017: Formation of City Girls

In 2017, Yung Miami and JT formed the hip hop duo City Girls in Miami, Florida, marking the beginning of their collaborative music career.

May 2018: Release of Debut Mixtape 'Period'

In May 2018, the City Girls released their debut mixtape, titled 'Period', marking an early milestone in their music career.

July 2018: Mainstream Recognition with Drake's "In My Feelings"

In July 2018, the City Girls gained mainstream recognition after being featured on Drake's song "In My Feelings," which significantly boosted their visibility.

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August 2018: Criticism and Apology for Past Homophobic Tweets

In August 2018, Yung Miami faced criticism after past homophobic tweets resurfaced. She issued a public apology on Instagram.

November 2018: Release of Debut Album

In November 2018, the City Girls released their debut album, featuring collaborations with artists such as Cardi B, Lil Baby, and Jacquees, marking a significant achievement in their discography.

2019: Birth of Daughter

In 2019, Yung Miami had her second child, a daughter.

June 19, 2020: City on Lock Album Leak and Release

On June 19, 2020, City Girls's second studio album, City on Lock, leaked online, prompting an official release at midnight on the same day. The album's first single, "Jobs", was released with a music video hours before the album.

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2020: Death of Son's Father

In 2020, Yung Miami's son's father was fatally shot, marking a tragic event in her life.

2021: Relationship with Sean Combs

In 2021, Yung Miami began a relationship with rapper Sean Combs.

2021: Start of Solo Career and Release of "Rap Freaks"

In 2021, Yung Miami began her solo career, releasing her single "Rap Freaks" in October of that year, which became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo act.

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June 9, 2022: Launch of Caresha Please Podcast

On June 9, 2022, Yung Miami launched her podcast, Caresha Please, on Revolt TV and other media platforms, interviewing various celebrities and musicians.

2022: Announcement and Release of Resha Roulette Drinking Game

In late 2022, Yung Miami announced and released her drinking game "Resha Roulette", a card game for players 21+, consisting of 120 cards and 4 shot glasses, marking her venture into entrepreneurship.

2022: Success of 'Caresha Please' Podcast

Since its debut in 2022, the podcast 'Caresha Please' has accumulated over 50 million views on YouTube and generated numerous viral moments on TikTok and Instagram.

April 2023: Allegations in Rodney Jones Jr. Lawsuit

In April 2023, a lawsuit alleged that Yung Miami transported "pink cocaine" on a private jet for Sean Combs and accepted payments as a prostitute for him.

October 10, 2023: Yung Miami wins "Best Hip Hop Platform" at BET Hip Hop Awards

On October 10, 2023, Yung Miami won the "Best Hip Hop Platform" award at the BET Hip Hop Awards for Caresha Please, but the win was criticized as undeserved.

February 2024: Accusations in Rodney Jones Jr. Lawsuit

In February 2024, Yung Miami was accused in a lawsuit filed against Sean Combs by his producer Rodney Jones Jr. of transporting "pink cocaine" to Combs.

August 8, 2024: Release of Caresha Please Season 2

On August 8, 2024, Yung Miami released the first episode of the second season of Caresha Please, where she was interviewed by Saucy Santana and addressed her breakup with Sean Combs and her relationship with JT.

September 2024: Resha Roulette Featured on Basketball Wives

In September 2024, Yung Miami's card game, Resha Roulette, was featured on an episode of Basketball Wives, boosting its visibility.

September 2024: Jane Doe Lawsuit Allegations

In September 2024, a lawsuit by a Jane Doe against Sean Combs alleged that Yung Miami harassed her by making repeated calls demanding an abortion.

September 2024: Entertainment Career Focus

In a September 2024 podcast interview, Yung Miami stated that she considers herself an entertainer, leveraging "rap" as a segue into the entertainment industry.

February 14, 2025: Release of "Resha Roulette: Reloaded"

On February 14, 2025, Yung Miami released "Resha Roulette: Reloaded", a new version of her card game featuring new cards, play money and a spinner wheel, which sold out in three days.