The Atlanta rapper, featured on hits ‘Take Me Thru Dere’ and ‘Whim Whamiee,’ talks her first headlining show and new album.
Atlanta rapper YK Niece, born Shanice Cameron, will perform her first major headlining show Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at the Buckhead Theatre. (Courtesy)
If there were an award for rap’s most valuable player in 2025, YK Niece would make the short list.
With each feature, the 22-year-old Atlanta native made the argument even more cogent, positioning herself as not only the guest you want on a song but the one you really need. She has the energy to rile any audience — from small club appearances to arena shows to Billboard charts.
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YK Niece, a 22-year-old Atlanta rapper, grew up in a single-parent household in Atlanta’s West Side. She credits her mom for molding her into the person she is today.