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Tyga was born Michael Stevenson on November 19, 1989, in ].<ref name=Biography/> He is of ] and ] descent,<ref name=billboard>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i515a42d3752fc584ea1a8a0189d68623|title=Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'|work=Billboard.biz|accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> and a cousin of ], the lead vocalist of the group ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsroom.mtv.com/2008/03/17/pete-wentz-travis-mccoy-celebrate-poolside-in-tygas-coconut-juice|title=Pete Wentz, Travis McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'|date=2008-03-17|work=]|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> He achieved his first recognition opening for ] and ] during the ] in late 2007. His first single, "]," was released in 2008 and was directed by Rage. His first mixtape, ''No Introduction the Series: April 10'', was released online in April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://illroots.com/2008/04/10/nointroduction|title=Tyga - No Introduction: The Series - April 10th|work=illRoots|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> The second part to the series, ''No Introduction the Series: May 10'', was released in May.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://illroots.com/2008/05/10/nointroduction2|title=Tyga - No Introduction: The Series - May 10th|work=illRoots|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> Tyga tragically died on the twenty third of February, when in a fight with one of his fellow rap partners, Gudda Gudda. Currently, this has not been brought to the public's attention (today is 2/24/10). apparently this was supposed to to be done by another member of young money (Tyga was in the rap group young money, and Gudda Gudda, Lil Wayne, and other people were in it too), Lil Wayne. this is the reason he had an illegal gun in his possession. Tyga, an extremely talented person, will be missed. Tyga was born Michael Stevenson on November 19, 1989, in ].<ref name=Biography/> He is of ] and ] descent,<ref name=billboard>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i515a42d3752fc584ea1a8a0189d68623|title=Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'|work=Billboard.biz|accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> and a cousin of ], the lead vocalist of the group ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsroom.mtv.com/2008/03/17/pete-wentz-travis-mccoy-celebrate-poolside-in-tygas-coconut-juice|title=Pete Wentz, Travis McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'|date=2008-03-17|work=]|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> He achieved his first recognition opening for ] and ] during the ] in late 2007. His first single, "]," was released in 2008 and was directed by Rage. His first mixtape, ''No Introduction the Series: April 10'', was released online in April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://illroots.com/2008/04/10/nointroduction|title=Tyga - No Introduction: The Series - April 10th|work=illRoots|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> The second part to the series, ''No Introduction the Series: May 10'', was released in May.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://illroots.com/2008/05/10/nointroduction2|title=Tyga - No Introduction: The Series - May 10th|work=illRoots|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> Tyga tragically died on the twenty third of February, when in a fight with one of his fellow rap partners, Gudda Gudda. Currently, this has not been brought to the public's attention (today is 2/24/10). apparently this was supposed to to be done by another member of young money (Tyga was in the rap group young money, and Gudda Gudda, Lil Wayne, and other people were in it too), Lil Wayne. this is the reason he had an illegal gun in his possession. Tyga, an extremely talented person, will be missed.


The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the '']'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|date=2008-07-08|title=New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack|work=]|publisher=]|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003825445|accessdate=2008-11-09}}</ref> and is also included in the '']'' soundtrack and '']'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|date=2008-11-23|title=NFS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack|work=|url=http://nfsplanet.com/nfsuc_music.php?lang=eng|accessdate=2008-1123}}</ref>Tyga has an upcoming album titled Careless World. A single is confirmed and shot for a music video,named "Im On It". The single was previously thought to feature ] and ], but Tyga had commented on only Lil Wayne's name.


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Tyga

Michael Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Tyga (Thank You God Always), is an American rapper signed by Young Money Entertainment with distributution from Universal Motown.

Life and career

Tyga was born Michael Stevenson on November 19, 1989, in Compton, California. He is of Jamaican and Vietnamese descent, and a cousin of Travis McCoy, the lead vocalist of the group Gym Class Heroes. He achieved his first recognition opening for Fall Out Boy and Gym Class Heroes during the Young Wild Things Tour in late 2007. His first single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and was directed by Rage. His first mixtape, No Introduction the Series: April 10, was released online in April. The second part to the series, No Introduction the Series: May 10, was released in May. Tyga tragically died on the twenty third of February, when in a fight with one of his fellow rap partners, Gudda Gudda. Currently, this has not been brought to the public's attention (today is 2/24/10). apparently this was supposed to to be done by another member of young money (Tyga was in the rap group young money, and Gudda Gudda, Lil Wayne, and other people were in it too), Lil Wayne. this is the reason he had an illegal gun in his possession. Tyga, an extremely talented person, will be missed.


Discography

Albums

Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications
US US R&B Rap Albums
2008 No Introduction
  • 1st studio album
  • Released on June 10, 2008
 112 25 9
  • RIAA certification:
2010 Careless World
  • 2nd studio album
  • To be Released
  • RIAA certification: N/A

Mixtapes

  • 2008: No Introduction The Series: April 10
  • 2008: No Introduction The Series: May 10
  • 2008: Slaughterhouse
  • 2009: The Free Album
  • 2009: Outraged & Underage
  • 2009: The Potential
  • 2009: Black Thoughts
  • 2010: Black Thoughts Vol.2

Collaborative albums

Singles

Year Song Chart positions Album
U.S. U.S. Pop
2008 "Coconut Juice" (featuring Travis McCoy) 94 64 No Introduction
2010 "I'm On It" (featuring Lil Wayne) - - Careless World

References

  1. ^ "Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
  2. ^ Jeffries, David. "Tyga Biography". Retrieved 2008-11-02. Allmusic
  3. "Pete Wentz, Travis McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'". MTV. 2008-03-17. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
  4. "Tyga - No Introduction: The Series - April 10th". illRoots. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
  5. "Tyga - No Introduction: The Series - May 10th". illRoots. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
  6. "Artist Chart History - Tyga - Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
  7. "Artist Chart History - Tyga - Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-01-19.

External links

Young Money Entertainment
Key people
Compilations
Singles
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