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Tyga
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Background information
Birth nameMichael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson
Born (1989-11-19) November 19, 1989 (age 35) Compton, California, United States
OriginGardena, California, United States
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2007–present
LabelsYoung Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic
Websitetygasworld.com

Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Tyga (an acronym for Thank You God Always), is an American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records. He is of Vietnamese and Jamaican descent. He first received recognition with his debut single "Coconut Juice", featuring his cousin Travie McCoy.


Last Kings
Founded2011
FounderMichael "Tyga" Stevenson
StatusActive
Distributor(s)Universal Motown
GenreHip-hop, Southern rap, R&B
Country of originUnited States
Official websitehttp://www.lastkingsdesigns.com/

Biography and Career

Tyga grew up in Compton, California. He is of Jamaican and Vietnamese origin, and is the cousin of Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes (Tyga's mother and Travis McCoy's father are siblings).

In early 2007, he released his first mixtape "Young On Probation". He also participated in events of Get Wett! Entertainment in Los Angeles. On June 10, 2008 he released his first album, "No Introduction", on Decaydance Records and Young Money Entertainment. In 2009, he appeared on "Wife Beater", "Bedrock", "Roger That", and "Finale" from the album "We Are Young Money", which includes artists signed to the Young Money label.

In 2010, he collaborated with Chris Brown on the mixtape "Fan of a Fan". Later that year, he announced the release of his second solo album "Careless World: Rise Of The Last King", due to be released on January 24th, 2012.

Discography

Main article: Tyga discography
Solo albums
Collaborative albums
Mixtapes
  • Young On Probation (2007)
  • No Introduction The Series: April 10 (2008)
  • No Introduction The Series: May 10 (2008)
  • Slaughter House (2008)
  • Outraged & Underaged (with DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar) (2009)
  • The Potential (with DJ SB & DJ Ill Will) (2009)
  • The Free Album (with Clinton Sparks) (2009)
  • Black Thoughts (with DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar) (2009)
  • Fan of a Fan (with Chris Brown, DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar) (2010)
  • Well Done (with DJ Drama) (2010)
  • Black Thoughts 2 (with DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar) (2011)
  • Well Done 2 (Finish Him) (2011)
  • #BitchImTheShit (2011)
  • Well Done 3 (Fatality) (TBA)

References

  1. Gail Mitchell Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'. billboard.biz. March 26, 2008

External links


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Compilations
Singles
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