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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 Nguyen 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 10No Introduction the Series: May 10 , was released in May.
The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the Madden NFL 09 Need for Speed Undercover Fighting
Discography
Albums
Year
Title
Peak chart positions
US
US R&B
Rap Albums
2008
No Giggles
1st studio album
Released: June 10, 2008 112
25
9
2010
David Durski
2nd studio album
To be Released on September 17, 2010 TBR
TBR
TBR
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
^ "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."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.
"NFhjdfisuyrewjS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack" . November 23, 2008. Retrieved November 23, 2008."Artist Chart History – Tyga – Albums" . Billboard . Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009."Artist Chart History – Tyga – Singles" . Billboard . Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
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