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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Yung Kriss
| image =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Logan Miller
| birth_date = 1993; 25 years old
| birth_place = [[Evansville, Indiana]], U.S.
| genre = [[Christian hip-hop]]
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Rapper
*singer}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| label = {{flatlist|
* Nkosi 
* Willaway}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[Anno Domini]]
* Don Ready
* [[Charis]]
* Parallel (band)}}
}}

'''Logan Miller''', professional known as Yung Kriss, is an American Christian rapper currently signed with Christian record label Willaway Ministries. He is a former member of the hip-hop group, the Smurf Gang.

Miller has toured and worked with Christian artists such as [[K-Drama (rapper)|K-Drama]], [[Thi'sl]], [[Tony Tillman]], [[the Afters]], [[Hawk Nelson]], [[Audio Adrenaline]], Mission 6, and [[Manafest]]. He has released two studio albums, one mixtape, and five singles.

== Early life ==
Miller was born in [[Terre Haute, Indiana]] in 1993. As a child, he was diagnosed with [[Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder]] and [[Tourette Syndrome]]. Miller was a reluctant student. “[Y]ou would never see me come home with anything higher than an "F." I failed at everything that I did." He said in a 2015 interview.{{cn|date=July 2018}} At an early age, Miller developed a dislike for police due to a frequency of incarceration.

Miller was a serious alcoholic and drug addict. He was fired from his job, and he fell into a state of deep depression. Miller informed his ex-girlfriend of his state. He attempted to commit suicide but was moved by “a vision from God”. His mother was informed of his state by Miller’s ex-girlfriend.

Miller’s former boss [[Anno Domini|Dominique Cosby]], who frequently attempted to convert him, called him shortly after the suicide attempt. Cosby was a Christian rapper signed with Evansville record label Nkosi Records. He frequently praised Miller’s talents. In 2013, Miller moved to the nearby city of Evansville.<ref>“Evansville Musician Finds Faith Through Adversity, Loss.” Tri-State Home Page. Web. 01 Apr. 2018.</ref><ref>”Yung Kriss.” NoiseTrade. Web. 01 Apr. 2018.</ref>

== Music career ==
===Career beginnings and ''Church Music'' (2012-14)===
Miller emerged on the rap scene in Terra Haute under the stage name, Yung Millie. In 2013, Miller’s talent was recognized by his boss Dominique Cosby. Cosby was in touch with Christian record label [[Nkosi Records]]. After his late 2013 conversion, Miller was signed by Nkosi.

Miller was featured in fellow rapper Charis’ extended play ''Brand New''. Mid-2014, he released his first full-scale project under the Yung Kriss brand, his mixtape ''Church Music Vol. 1''.<ref>”Church Music Vol. 1.” NoiseTrade. Web. 01 Apr. 2018.</ref> The mixtape was released to the public at [[K-Drama (rapper)|K-Drama]]’s Drama Fest on October 4, 2014. Miller soon began touring with the Cincinnati native.

===''Not so Young'' and indefinite hiatus (2015-16)===
In November, Miller was featured in [[Thi'sl]]’s Fallen King Tour at the WIRED Music Venue. In February 2015, he was featured at Nkosi’s Commission concert along with Beamz, Charis, and JPG. In March of 2015, Miller launched the Glow Night concert with Charis and JPG. The three rappers also released their single, “Wild One”. In April 2015, Miller was included in the Newburgh run of the Here For You Tour with [[the Afters]] and [[Hawk Nelson]]. He also released “Amazing Grace” with Deante Ramon. That same month, Courtney Johnson and Noland Pruitt featured him on the iMATTER Youth Crusade. Miller arranged funding for a mission trip to [[Managua, Nicaragua]] through his Mission Junkies concert. On April 25, he performed with [[Audio Adrenaline]] and Mission 6 at the Young & Free concert. He also helped launch the Summer in the Sun Tour. Miller continued touring in the [[Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky tri-state area|IIK tri-state area]]. Charis, and Anno Domini, and he were featured on [[WBGW-FM|Thy Word Network]] in August of 2015. He was also featured on [[Manafest]]’s Reborn Tour. In late August, Miller began advertising for ''Not so Young'', his debut studio album. He released his album on September 11, 2015. The album featured fellow Nkosi artists [[Anno Domini]] and [[Charis]], the musical group Irrelevant, Nolan Pruitt, rapper K-Drama, Zion, and rising singer Sophie Rinehart. Miller’s release attracted interest from CCM band [[Unspoken (band)|Unspoken]] which featured him in Evansville’s River City Faith Fest. In October, he was featured in the Heart of the King Tour with [[Tony Tillman]], Thi’sl, and Charis. Miller began learning to play to guitar through online lessons. Anno Domini featured him in his song ‘’All Things 9:22’’ in his debut studio album, ''Follow Me''. Miller also performed in Nkosi Records’ All Youth Matter Block Party. In November 2016, he performed at the funeral of fellow artist Sophie Rinehart. He had worked with the singer in the past, and she was featured in Miller’s song ‘’Ups ‘N’ Downs’’.

===Willaway Ministries, ''The Jesus Exchange'', and Be Together Tour (2017-present)===
In January 2017, Miller covered [[Wiz Khalifa]]’s award-winning song, “[[See You Again]]”, in honor of his deceased brother, Leslie Miller. He began touring with Don Ready and Christian hip-hop group Parallel in early 2017. Miller helped organize the Good Friday Block Party. In May 2017, Nkosi Records shut down. The label launched its reunion tour, and Miller signed with Christian record label Willaway Ministries. In Mid-2017, his song ‘’Just a Moment’’ was featured in the collaboration album, ''the Hurricane Relief Compilation''. He also released his single, "Wide Awake" on [[Soundcloud]]. In late 2017, Miller began working with producer Nathan Simms on his second studio album, ''the Jesus Exchange''. The album was released on July 20, 2018. On September 14, 2018, Miller launched the Be Together Tour with Don Ready and Heather Jones.<ref>Miller, Logan. “Yung Kriss.” Instagram, Facebook Inc., www.instagram.com/yungkriss/</ref>

== Personal life ==
Miller is a devout Christian. He is a regular attendee of [[Crossroads Christian Church (Evansville, Indiana)|Crossroads Christian Church]] and has been closely associated with the church since his conversion. Miller is good friends with fellow rapper Dominique Cosby, professionally known as [[Anno Domini]]. Miller currently resides in [[Evansville, Indiana]] with his wife and child.{{cn|date=July 2018}}

== Discography ==
* ''Church Music Vol. 1'' (2014)
* ''Not so Young'' (2015)
* ''The Jesus Exchange'' (2018)

== References ==
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