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Michael Stevenson (born November 19, 1989) better known by his stage name Tyga, is an American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment. He first received recognization with his debut single "Coconut Juice".
Life and career
Tyga was born Michael Stevenson on November 19, 1989, in Compton, California. Born of Jamaican and Vietnamese descent, he is the 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. Earlier that year he had also released his first mixtape Young On Probation which featured Jay Rock, The Pack and more. His debut single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and its video was directed by Rage. His 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. T.
The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the Madden NFL 09 soundtrack. and is also included in the Need for Speed Undercover soundtrack and Fighting soundtrack.
I luv him so much........he is my favorite singer........my favorite song he sings is coconut juice........look from more edits from me lil_gabbz!!!
References
- ^ "Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'". Billboard.biz. Retrieved December 13, 2009.
- ^ Jeffries, David. "Tyga Biography". Retrieved November 2, 2008. Allmusic
- "Pete Wentz, Travis McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'". MTV. March 17, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
- The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234
- "Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – April 10". illRoots. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
- "Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – May 10". illRoots. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
- Cohen, Jonathan (July 8, 2008). "New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved November 9, 2008.
- "NFS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack". 2008-11-23. Retrieved 2008-1123.
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