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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, Cash Money Records and Universal Motown. He first received recognition 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.

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.

Discography

Albums

Mixtapes

• 2007: Young On Probation
• 2008: No Introduction The Series: April 10
• 2008: No Introduction The Series: May 10
• 2008: Slaughterhouse
• 2009: The Free Album (with Clinton Sparks)
• 2009: Outraged & Underage (with DJ Ill Will, DJ Rockstar & Young Money Entertainment)
• 2009: The Potential (with Young Money Entertainment)
• 2009: Black Thoughts (with DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar)
• 2010: Fan of a Fan (with Chris Brown, DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar)

Singles

With Young Money

As featured performer

References

1. ^ "Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'". Billboard.biz. Retrieved December 13, 2009.
2. ^ Jeffries, David. "Tyga Biography". Retrieved November 2, 2008. Allmusic
3. "Pete Wentz, Travis McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'". MTV. March 17, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
4. The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234
5. "Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – April 10". illRoots. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
6. "Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – May 10". illRoots. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
7. Cohen, Jonathan (July 8, 2008). "New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved November 9, 2008.
8. "NFS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack". 2008-11-23. Retrieved 2008-1123. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
9. "Artist Chart History – Tyga – Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
10. "Artist Chart History – Tyga – Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.

External links

• Official website

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Discography
Studio albums	No Introduction Careless World: Rise of the Last King Hotel California Fan of a Fan: The Album The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty BitchImTheShit2 Kyoto Legendary
Compilations	We Are Young Money Rich Gang Young Money: Rise of an Empire
Mixtapes	Well Done 3 Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout Rawwest Nigga Alive
Singles	"Coconut Juice" "Far Away" "Still Got It" "Rack City" "Faded" "Make It Nasty" "Do My Dance" "Dope" "Molly" "For the Road" "Show You" "Wait for a Minute" "Hookah" "Ayo" "Ride Out" "Bitches N Marijuana" "Stimulated" "Feel Me" "Taste" "Swish" "Dip" "Girls Have Fun" "Light It Up" "Haute" "Ayy Macarena" "Like It Is" "Vida Loca" "Sip It" "Freaky Deaky" "Nasty" "Brand New"
Featured singles	"Deuces" "Loyalty" "The Motto (Remix)" "Ayy Ladies" "Get Low" "Gold" "Live It Up" "Celebration" "So Many Girls" "Bubble Butt" "Iz U Down" "Loyal" "Girls" "Bend Ova" "Collide" "Do It Again" "Kream" "Low Key" "Go Loko" "Loco Contigo" "Juicy" "California" "West Coast Shit" "Chosen" "Spicy (Remix)"
Other songs	"Startender"
Category

• 1989 births
• African American rappers
• American people of Jamaican descent
• Crush Management artists
• Living people
• Musicians of Vietnamese descent
• People from Compton, California
• Rappers from Los Angeles, California