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Tyga

Michael Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Tyga (Thank You God Always), was 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 African American and Asian 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.

Discography

Albums

Year Title
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
  • 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


Collaborative albums

Singles

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 - Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-01-19.

External links

Year Song Chart positions Album
U.S. U.S. Pop
2008 "Coconut Juice" (featuring Travis McCoy) 94 64 No Introduction
Young Money Entertainment
Key people
Compilations
Singles
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