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==Biography and Career== ==Biography and Career==
Tyga, whose real name is Michael Stevenson grew up in Compton, California is Vietnamese and Jamaican , he is the cousin of Travis McCoy, member of the group Gym Class Heroes. Tyga, whose real name is Michael Stevenson grew up in Compton, California is Vietnamese and Jamaican , he is the cousin of Travis McCoy, member of the group Gym Class Heroes. Tyga refuses to use public bathrooms.


On June 10, 2008 released his first album on Decaydance Records labels, and Young Money Entertainment. In 2009 he appears on two of three singles from the album We Are Young Money, which includes artists signed to the label the same name. On June 10, 2008 released his first album on Decaydance Records labels, and Young Money Entertainment. In 2009 he appears on two of three singles from the album We Are Young Money, which includes artists signed to the label the same name.

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Tyga
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Background information
Birth nameMichael Stevenson
Born (1989-11-19) November 19, 1989 (age 35) Compton, California, United States
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2007–present
LabelsYoung Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic, TM3 Records, Last Kings
Websitetygasworld.com

Michael 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, whose real name is Michael Stevenson grew up in Compton, California is Vietnamese and Jamaican , he is the cousin of Travis McCoy, member of the group Gym Class Heroes. Tyga refuses to use public bathrooms.

On June 10, 2008 released his first album on Decaydance Records labels, and Young Money Entertainment. In 2009 he appears on two of three singles from the album We Are Young Money, which includes artists signed to the label the same name. In 2010 he collaborated with Chris Brown on the mixtape Fan of a Fan. In 2010 he announced the release of his second solo album Careless World, announced first quarter 2011. 5 singles were released, I'm on It in particular with featuring Lil 'Wayne, Really Raw featuring with Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg & Game, Far Away (Feat. Chris Richardson), Still Got It (Feat. Drake (singer )) and Rack City. He created his own clothing line and its label in 2011 called Last Kings represented as an Egyptian god. It has several snapback (adjustable cap) and sweatshirts that name. He had released his second album Careless World: Rise Of The Last King on 19/11/11 but due to the sale of its clothing line Last Kings he delayed until 20/12/11. On September 17, 2011, Tyga has launched a series of album Careless World: Rise Of The Last King named Careless World TV http://www.youtube.com/user/ThisIsTyga # p/u/7/sT9-A47- o1E. On 10/10/11, Tyga has announced the release of headphones and perfume Last Kings. The cover of the album Careless World: Rise Of The Last King is released November 22, 2011 on twitter http://twitpic.com/7i1q1l Tyga. Tyga announced on Twitter that the two clips: Rack City, Still Got It will come out during the week of Dec. 5 to Dec. 12 and the clip Make It Nasty & the mixtape # BitchImTheShit come out Sunday, December 4, 2011 | "# BitchImTheShit drops sunday midnight !!!!" RT @ Tyga Twitter. On 07/12/2011 on Twitter, Tyga announced that the album Careless World: Rise Of The Last King was defeated in the January 24, 2012, to produce more sound with other artists (including: S Club 7, Backstreet Boys, Take That, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Big Sean, Game, Lil Wayne, Honey Cocaine and many others). We unveil the list of sounds confirmed!!

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)

References

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

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