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HIP HOP Young Thug

Young Thug Co-Defendant Reportedly ‘Tased Several Times’ Following Drug Deal In Court

Metro Boomin Says Young Thug Has His 'Head Up' Despite RICO Case

Metro Boomin Says Young Thug Has His ‘Head Up’ Despite RICO Case

Young Thug’s Alleged “Hand-To-Hand” Courtroom Drug Deal Caught On Camera

Young Thug’s Alleged ‘Hand-To-Hand’ Courtroom Drug Deal Caught On Camera

Sheek Louch Gives Young Thug Advice Amid RICO Case, Slams YSL Members Who Took Plea Deals

YSL RICO Trial: Unnamed Defendant Accused Of Smuggling Weed Into Jail

YSL RICO Trial: Unnamed Defendant Accused Of Smuggling Weed Into Jail

Young Thug RICO Trial: Jury Selection Delayed Due To Storm Warning

Rich Gang Returns With Explosive New Single “Military”

YSL RICO Case: Potential Juror Investigated For Trying To Contact Young Thug’s Lawyer

Gunna Called Out By 6ix9ine Over Young Thug & YSL Support

Gunna Called Out By 6ix9ine Over Young Thug & YSL Support After RICO Plea Deal

Reese LaFlare Calls Out Houston News Outlet For Mistaking Him For Young Thug

Young Thug RICO Trial: Juror Questionnaires Surface Online

Young Thug RICO Trial: Juror Questionnaires Surface Online

Young Thug: Judge Reads Out Rapper’s Explicit Anti-Police Lyrics In Court

YFN Lucci’s Murder & Racketeering Trial Delayed Due To Young Thug

YFN Lucci’s Murder & Racketeering Trial Delayed Due To Young Thug

Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug & Gunna Sued For $1M Over Alleged Stolen Sample

Young Thug Faces 8 Out Of Possible 65 Charges In YSL RICO Trial

Young Thug Faces Eight Out Of Possible 65 Charges In YSL RICO Trial

Lil Wayne, Birdman & Rich Homie Quan On State’s Witness List In Young Thug RICO Case

Real Name: Jeffrey Lamar Williams

Aliases: Thugger

Young Thug
BORN:
Aug 16, 1991
AGE:
33
NET WORTH:
$8 Million
HEIGHT:
6'3

BIO

Atlanta native super star Young Thug is making plenty of history with his ever-expanding discography, inventive rap style and bold fashion sense. His debut mixtape, I Came From Nothing, was released in 2011. In 2013 he signed to Gucci Mane’s 1017 label and released his debut studio project 1017 Thug which raised him to public acclaim. Thanks to his 2014 hit single, “Stoner,” Young Thug became a staple on the airwaves. In 2015 he released the Barter 6 mixtape, along with 2 Slime Season installments. In 2016 he released Slime Season 3, and landed his first No. 1 single with Camilla Cabello featuring on her hit “Havana." In 2018, fans were given his first compilation album called Slime Language. During 2019, Young Thug gifted fans So Much Fun, which debuted at No. 1 via Billboard 200. He also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with releases Slime Language 2 and Punk. The 13x platinum, 10x diamond selling artist is well on his way to ever-lasting notoriety.

PROPS

  • Young Thug was initially signed to Gucci Mane’s “1017” label. 
  • Thugger began his label YSL Records in 2016.
  • Young Thug won a Song Of The Year Grammy in 2019 for his writing on Childish Gambino’s “This Is America.”

Top Young Thug Questions

What does YSL stand for?

YSL - Young Stoner Life.

Where did “Slime Language 2” chart?

It charted No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Why did Young Thug name his album Barter 6?

It was initially going to be named The Carter 6. But there was controversy in the title since it would have looked like a continuation of Lil Wayne’s The Carter album series.

Why does Young Thug wear women’s clothes?

Because they are slimmer.

What is Young Thug’s breakthrough hit?

Young Thug’s breakout hit was “Danny Glover.”

Did Young Thug sign Gunna?

Young Thug signed Gunna and also paid Lil Baby to get in the studio and leave the streets.

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