Tyga

Tyga: Biography in Details

Who is Tyga?

Michael Ray Stevenson better known by his stage name Tyga is a well-known American rapper famous for his unique flow and catchy hooks.

He has released multiple albums, mixtapes, and singles over the past decade and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He holds American nationality.

Tyga- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

The American rapper was born on 19th November 1989 in Compton, California, United States of America. The father’s name of the rapper is unknown but his mother’s name is Pasionaye Nguyen.

Furthermore, attended Gardena High School but eventually dropped out in his sophomore year to pursue his music career. Similarly, his ethnicity is Afro- American, Jamaican, and Vietnamese and his religion is Christianity.

Tyga- Professional Life, Careers

In 2007, Tyga began his career after he released his first mixtape titled “Young On Probation.” The project featured collaborations with fellow Compton native, Schoolboy Q, and was well-received by the local hip-hop community. The mixtape helped Tyga gain some recognition in the rap scene and landed him a recording contract with Decay dance Records, owned by Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz.

In 2008, Tyga released his first single, “Coconut Juice” featuring Travie McCoy, which received moderate success on the charts. The track’s music video was aired on MTV and BET, giving Tyga further exposure. However, it was his affiliation with the Young Money label, owned by Lil Wayne, that helped catapult him into the limelight.

In 2010, Tyga released his debut album “No Introduction,” which featured Lil Wayne and Drake. The album peaked at number 112 on the Billboard 200, and the lead single, “Diamond Life,” featuring Patty Crash, received significant airplay on the radio.

Tyga’s second album, “Careless World: Rise of the Last King,” which was released in 2012, featured his biggest hit to date, “Rack City.” The single peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Moreover, In 2018, Tyga released his sixth album, “Kyoto,” which featured a more melodic sound and emotional themes. Since then, he has released various singles and collaborations, including “Taste” featuring Offset, which was his first top-ten hit in years.

In addition to his music career, Tyga has also dabbled in acting, appearing in movies such as “Dope” and “Barbershop: The Next Cut”. Similarly, he has also launched his fashion line, collaborated with popular brands, and endorsed various products.

Collaboration

Furthermore, Tyga continued to release music and collaborate with other artists. In 2014, he released his third album, “Hotel California,” which featured collaborations with Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and Rick Ross. The album wasn’t as successful as his previous efforts, but it did receive a Gold certification from the RIAA.

Awards and Achievements

Tyga has had several awards and nominations throughout his music career.

• In 2012, he won MuchMusic Video Award in MuchVIBE Hip-Hop Video of the year.
• He was nominated for BET Awards for Beat Collaboration.
• He was nominated for Best Rap/ Sung Collaboration at Grammy Awards.

Tyga- Net worth, Salary

As for 2023, the rapper’s Net Worth income is around $7 million according to some sources. He has made his fortune from his career as a rapper. However, there is no information about his yearly salary and his monthly salary.

Tyga- Rumors, Controversy

Tyga was involved in controversy several times.

• The rapper was arrested in October 2021, after he was charged with domestic abuse.
• In 2012, He was sued by two ladies that appeared in his music video, after he flashed their private parts without their permission.
• Tyga was once sued for not paying the amount of money for the jewelry after borrowing the diamond.

Body Features- Height, Weight

The 33-year-old Tyga’s height is 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 64kg. Whereas, his body measurement is unidentified and his body type is slim. Furthermore, as for his body features, he has dark brown colored eye color and black colored hair. Similarly, his shoe size is unfamiliar.

Social Media

As for social media, the rapper is active on his Instagram account, joined on September 2011 under the username @tyga with 39.4 million followers. Furthermore, He is also active on the Youtube account joined on 2nd July 2009 with 11.3 million subscribers.

Similarly, The rapper is also active on his Twitter account, which joined on March 2009 with 4.8 million followers. Likewise, He is also active on Facebook with 23 million followers.

Trivia

• Tyga is a rapper.
• He has 39.4 million followers on Instagram.
• On Twitter, he has 4.8 million followers.
• He has 1.3 million subscribers on Youtube.

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