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Lala Baptiste Bio: family, boyfriend, height, ethnicity, net worth
Lala Baptiste, an American Instagram influencer, has a net worth of $500k, has one sister, a boyfriend, lives in LA: Catch up with her full biography.
Who Is Lala Baptiste?
Yes, Lala Baptiste is Gen Z. She was born on May 16, 1999, so she’s 26 years old. She’s a Gen Z American Instagram star and YouTuber, known for her @lalatheislandgal Instagram where she now has 1 million followers and @LalaBaptiste YouTube with 385k subscribers.
She posts mainly lifestyle, fashion, and modeling content. She’s been dating her boyfriend, Lil Tjay, since 2019, and although there have been rumors about breakup and so the current dynamic of their relationship seems shaky, for the most part. Got it? Well, now, we tell you everything else we found out about her. :)!
Quick Info
- Real Name: Nyela Baptiste
- Nickname: Lala
- Birthday: May 16, 1999
- Age: 26 years old
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Current Home: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Ethnicity: Mixed (Trinidadian and other) descent
- Net Worth: Estimated to be $500k thousand
Early Life
Lala Baptiste was born on May 16, 1999, in Atlanta, Georgia, to parents of mixed descent, her mother, Simone, is Trinidadian, and her father has a mixed ethnic background. Her real name is Nyela Baptiste.
She grew up with a younger sister. Lala is very close to her family. In November 2016, she shared an Instagram video of her maternal great-great-grandmother, which got 50k likes. She’s a Christian and follows the Christian religion.
When she was 17 years old, she began posting on Instagram in 2016, while still in high school. She attended a local high school in Atlanta, graduating in 2017, at 18. After graduating high school, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue modeling and content creation. She currently lives in Los Angeles.
Boyfriend
Lala Baptiste has been dating her long-term boyfriend, Lil Tjay, since 2019. She appeared together with him in Pop Smoke’s “Mood Swings” music video in 2020. In September 2020, Lala posted a YouTube house tour, mentioning a home bought by her boyfriend, which got 300k views.
Rumors of a breakup surfaced in 2022 after they unfollowed each other on social media, but Lala dismissed the claims in a YouTube video, “My Truth,” with 600k views, asking fans to respect her privacy. Apparently, they later broke up in a later year.
More recently, Lala got linked to DDG and tweeps are hinting that they are dating. Even, a recent outpouring has netizens saying that she and DDG already broke up. In a May 25, 2025, video, Lala clarified the current dynamic of her relationship with DDG.
What Happened Between Lala and Rubi Rose?
Lala Baptiste and Rubi Rose were best friends until a major fallout in 2020. In February 2020, Lala set up a blind date between Rubi and DDG, documented in a YouTube video with 1.6 million views.
Later that year, Lala introduced Rubi to Lil Tjay for his birthday, and they briefly connected. Rubi flew to see Tjay, but he left her stranded without a return flight after she called the police, upset over seeing another girl’s texts on his phone. This led to public drama, with Tjay embarrassing Rubi on Snapchat.
By September 2020, Lala and Tjay went public with their relationship, appearing in a cozy Instagram photo. Rubi felt betrayed, tweeting that Lala was a “snake” and “backstabber,” ending their friendship. Rubi clarified on Twitter that her issue was Lala’s disloyalty, not Tjay, stating, “It’s not about the n***a… it’s about a girl I called my sister being a snake.”
Lala responded in her YouTube video “My Truth” (600k views), claiming their friendship was business-driven due to Rubi’s label and defending her relationship with Tjay. The two have not reconciled since.
Career Timeline
At 17, in April 2016, Lala Baptiste debuted on Instagram @lalatheislandgal, posting modeling photos that gained 1 million followers. In 2017, at 18, she launched her YouTube channel @LalaBaptiste, posting her first video, “First Video: Q/A w/LaLa Baptiste,” on August 15, 2017, with 100k views.
In 2020, her YouTube video setting up a blind date between DDG and Rubi Rose got 1.6 million views. In 2020, she became a FashionNova ambassador and launched her clothing brand, Nyela Collection, designing hand-made luxury items.
In 2021, she appeared in Christian Combs’ “Naughty” music video and modeled for Savage x Fenty. In 2022, she posted a TikTok fashion haul that went viral with 500k views. In 2023, she joined OnlyFans, sharing exclusive content for $25 monthly. She posts on Snapchat and TikTok, where she has 500k followers.
Social Media Handles
- Instagram: @lalatheislandgal with 1 million followers
- YouTube: @LalaBaptiste with 385k subscribers
- TikTok: @lalatheislandgal with 500k followers
- Snapchat: @nyebaptiste with 20k subscribers
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches tall (173 cm)
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
- Body Type: Curvy
- Ethnicity: Mixed (Trinidadian and other) descent
- Skin Tone: Light skin color
- Hair Color: Dark brown hair color
- Eye Color: Brown eye color
Net Worth
Lala Baptiste’s net worth is estimated to be $500k thousand in [year]. She makes money from Instagram sponsorships, YouTube revenue, TikTok deals, OnlyFans subscriptions, FashionNova endorsements, and her Nyela Collection clothing brand.
Fun Facts
Her sister nicknamed her Lala from Nyela.
Her 2020 DDG-Rubi Rose blind date video got 1.6M views.
Launched Nyela Collection in 2020.
Modeled for Savage x Fenty in 2021.
Her great-great-grandmother’s 2016 Instagram video got 50k views.
FAQ
Who is Lala Baptiste’s boyfriend?
Her boyfriend is Lil Tjay, dating since 2019. They broke up and she recently started dating DDG, well… as rumored.
How tall is she?
Lala Baptiste is 5 feet 8 inches tall (173 cm).
How did Lala get famous?
She started posting modeling photos on Instagram in 2016.
Where is she from?
She is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. However, she currently lives in Los Angeles.
What does Lala do?
She’s an Instagram influencer, YouTuber, TikTok star, and model.
What is Lala Baptiste’s net worth?
Her net worth is estimated to be $500k thousand in [year].
Who are Lala’s siblings?
She has one younger sister.
What’s her YouTube about?
She posts lifestyle, fashion vlogs, and tutorials.
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