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==Life and career== ==Life and career==
Tyga was born Michael Stevenson on November 19, 1989, in ].<ref name=Biography/> His mother is of ], ], and ] descent, and his father is ]. <ref name=billboard>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i515a42d3752fc584ea1a8a0189d68623|title=Rapper Tyga(Thank You God Always) Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'|work=Billboard.biz|accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> His cousin is ], 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=MTV|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> He achieved his first recognition opening for ] and ] during the ] in late 2007. Earlier that year he had also released his first mixtape Young On Probation<ref>The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234</ref> which featured ], ] and more. His debut single, "]," was released in 2008 and it's video was directed by Rage. His 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 10|work=illRoots|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> The second part to the series, ''No Introduction the Series: May 10'', was released in May. T.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://illroots.com/2008/05/10/nointroduction2|title=Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – May 10|work=illRoots|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> Don Paul was born Paul Acquah on May 30, 1991, in ].<ref name=Biography/> His mother is of ], and his father is ]. <ref name=billboard>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i515a42d3752fc584ea1a8a0189d68623|title=Student Don Paul(Thank You God Always) Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'|work=Billboard.biz|accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> His sister is ], 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|>{{cite web|url=http://illroots.com/2008/05/10/nointroduction2|title=Tyga – No Introduction: The Series –

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=Billboard|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>
He is currently working on his second album "Careless World". His first single for the album is
"Im On It".


==Discography== ==Discography==

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Tyga

Michael Stevenson (born November 19, 1989) better known by his stage name Tyga, is an American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment.

Life and career

Don Paul was born Paul Acquah on May 30, 1991, in Taifa, Accra. His mother is of Taifa, and his father is African American. His sister is Agnes Acquah, the lead vocalist of the group Don Weezy.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). !width="240" rowspan="2"|Certifications |- !style="width:3em;font-size:75%"|US !style="width:3em;font-size:75%"|US R&B !style="width:3em;font-size:75%"|Rap Albums |- |align="center"|2008 |No Introduction

  • 1st studio album
  • Released on June 10, 2008

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  • RIAA certification:

|- |align="center"|2010 |Careless World

  • 2nd studio album
  • To be Released

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Mixtapes

  • 2007: Young On Probation
  • 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

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. ^ "Student Don Paul(Thank You God Always) Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'". Billboard.biz. Retrieved December 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Jeffries, David. "Tyga Biography". Retrieved November 2, 2008. Allmusic
  3. http://www.mixfeed.info/2009/11/dj-ill-will-dj-rockstar-tyga-black.html
  4. "Artist Chart History – Tyga – Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.

External links

Young Money Entertainment
Key people
Compilations
Singles
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