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'''Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson''' (born November 19, 1989), known by his stage name '''Tyga''' (an acronym for '''T'''hank '''Y'''ou '''G'''od '''A'''lways),<ref>{{cite web|title=Thank You God Always=Tyga|url=https://twitter.com/Tyga/status/9131093992|publisher=T-Raww (Tyga) on Twitter|accessdate=8 October 2012|date=14 February 2010}}</ref> is an ] rapper. He is currently signed to ], ] and ]. He first received recognition with his debut single "]", featuring his cousin ]. Since then he has signed to ] and released his major label debut '']''. The album included the chart topping singles "]", "]" and "]". He released his third studio album on April 9, 2013 entitled '']''. '''Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson''' (born November 19, 1989), known by his stage name '''Tyga''' (an acronym for '''T'''hank '''Y'''ou '''G'''od '''A'''lways),<ref>{{cite web|title=Thank You God Always=Tyga|url=https://twitter.com/Tyga/status/9131093992|publisher=T-Raww (Tyga) on Twitter|accessdate=October 8, 2012|date=February 14, 2010}}</ref> is an American rapper. He is currently signed to ], ] and ]. He first received recognition with his debut single "]", featuring his cousin ]. Since then he has signed to ] and released his major label debut '']''. The album included the chart topping singles "]", "]" and "]". He released his third studio album on April 9, 2013 entitled '']''.


==Early life== ==Early life==
Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson was born on November 19, 1989, in the Los Angeles area, and is of ] and ] descent.<ref>{{cite web|author=Log in om een reactie te plaatsen. |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7_8M-6wA8A |title=Tyga talks about his Vietnamese and Jamaican origin |publisher=YouTube |date=2011-06-18 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> He grew up in ] listening to ], ], ] and ] among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/interview-tyga-upcoming-album-hotel-california-good-vs-ymcmb-blogs-corny |title=Interview: Tyga Talks Upcoming Album "Hotel California," G.O.O.D. vs. YMCMB, and Why Blogs Are Corny Now |publisher=Complex |date=2012-10-08 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> He started rapping when his cousin (]) found him in a trainer store and Tyga offered his mixtape which he had made.<ref>Gail Mitchell . billboard.biz. March 26, 2008</ref> Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson was born on November 19, 1989, in the Los Angeles area, and is of ] and ] descent.<ref>{{cite web|author=Log in om een reactie te plaatsen. |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7_8M-6wA8A |title=Tyga talks about his Vietnamese and Jamaican origin |publisher=YouTube |date=June 18, 2011 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> He grew up in ] listening to ], ], ] and ] among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/interview-tyga-upcoming-album-hotel-california-good-vs-ymcmb-blogs-corny |title=Interview: Tyga Talks Upcoming Album "Hotel California," G.O.O.D. vs. YMCMB, and Why Blogs Are Corny Now |publisher=Complex |date=October 8, 2012 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> He started rapping when his cousin (]) found him in a trainer store and Tyga offered his mixtape which he had made.<ref>Gail Mitchell . billboard.biz. March 26, 2008</ref>


On December 3, 2012, debate arose concerning Tyga's upbringing. Tyga claimed to have been brought up in a low socioeconomic area of Compton, which contradicts his claims in 2008 on the television show ''Bustas''. On this show he claimed he grew up in a 'well-to-do' house in the Valley (California), where his parents drove a ] and ]. He also claimed that he attained his nickname from his mother calling him ']'.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tyga On "Bustas" |url=http://www.hiphopstan.com/tyga-bustas-video/|publisher=Hip Hop Stan|accessdate=8 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tyga: I had it easy growing up ... My Mom Drove a Range Rover|url=http://www.tmz.com/person/tyga/|publisher=TMZ|accessdate=8 December 2012}}</ref> There has been speculation that his claims on the show were satirical and not to be taken seriously, and the veracity of his statements has been a subject of heated debate. Tyga responded to the leak of the video by twitter: "When u 14 an ambitious u don't give a f*k about anything. Scripted tv isn't that what we all live for.Hahahaha,"<ref>{{cite web|title=Tweet by Tyga|url=https://twitter.com/Tyga/status/275761862577123329|accessdate=8 December 2012}}</ref> On December 3, 2012, debate arose concerning Tyga's upbringing. Tyga claimed to have been brought up in a low socioeconomic area of Compton, which contradicts his claims in 2008 on the television show ''Bustas''. On this show he claimed he grew up in a 'well-to-do' house in the Valley (California), where his parents drove a ] and ]. He also claimed that he attained his nickname from his mother calling him ']'.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tyga On "Bustas" |url=http://www.hiphopstan.com/tyga-bustas-video/|publisher=Hip Hop Stan|accessdate=December 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tyga: I had it easy growing up ... My Mom Drove a Range Rover|url=http://www.tmz.com/person/tyga/|publisher=TMZ|accessdate=December 8, 2012}}</ref> There has been speculation that his claims on the show were satirical and not to be taken seriously, and the veracity of his statements has been a subject of heated debate. Tyga responded to the leak of the video by twitter: "When u 14 an ambitious u don't give a f*k about anything. Scripted tv isn't that what we all live for.Hahahaha,"<ref>{{cite web|title=Tweet by Tyga|url=https://twitter.com/Tyga/status/275761862577123329|accessdate=December 8, 2012}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==


===2008–10: ''No Introduction'' and mixtapes=== ===2008–10: ''No Introduction'' and mixtapes===
''No Introduction'' was the first independent album by ] rapper Tyga. It was released on June 10, 2008, on ].<ref name=ProHipHop>(April 7, 2008). ''ProHipHop''. Accessed May 9, 2008.</ref> One of the songs from this album, "Diamond Life", was used in the video game '']'', and on '']'', as well as in the 2009 movie '']''. ''No Introduction'' was the first independent album by American rapper Tyga. It was released on June 10, 2008, on ].<ref name=ProHipHop>(April 7, 2008). ''ProHipHop''. Accessed May 9, 2008.</ref> One of the songs from this album, "Diamond Life", was used in the video game '']'', and on '']'', as well as in the 2009 movie '']''.


Tyga released many mixtapes. His 2007 debut mixtape, Young On Probation, garnered him enough attention to sign a record deal with ]. He created ''Fan of a Fan'' with ] and producers DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar. It features other artists such as ], ], and ] featured in several tracks. Four tracks ("Holla at Me", "G Shit", "]" and "]") are also accompanied by a music video. The track "Deuces" was released as the debut single of the mixtape and, as of August 26, 2010, has reached number 14 on the ] and number 1 on the ''Billboard'' ]. The track has also been nominated for ] at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_Ill_Will_Dj_Rockstar_Chris_Brown_Tyga_Fan.m120319.html |title=Chris Brown & Tyga - Fan Of A Fan Hosted by DJ Ill Will & Dj Rockstar // Free Mixtape @ |publisher=Datpiff.com |date=2010-05-17 |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=tyga|chart=Hot 100}} |title=Top 100 Music Hits, Top 100 Music Charts, Top 100 Songs & The Hot 100 |publisher=Billboard.com |date= |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref> The track, among others, was on the tracklist of Chris Brown's fourth studio album, '']''. Tyga also told MTV in an interview that the production of the mixtape took just short of a week.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reid |first=Shaheem |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1639620/20100519/brown__chris__18_.jhtml |title=Tyga Explains Origin Of Fan Of A Fan Mixtape With Chris Brown |publisher=MTV |date=2010-05-20 |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref> Tyga released many mixtapes. His 2007 debut mixtape, Young On Probation, garnered him enough attention to sign a record deal with ]. He created ''Fan of a Fan'' with ] and producers DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar. It features other artists such as ], ], and ] featured in several tracks. Four tracks ("Holla at Me", "G Shit", "]" and "]") are also accompanied by a music video. The track "Deuces" was released as the debut single of the mixtape and, as of August 26, 2010, has reached number 14 on the ] and number 1 on the ''Billboard'' ]. The track has also been nominated for ] at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_Ill_Will_Dj_Rockstar_Chris_Brown_Tyga_Fan.m120319.html |title=Chris Brown & Tyga - Fan Of A Fan Hosted by DJ Ill Will & Dj Rockstar // Free Mixtape @ |publisher=Datpiff.com |date=May 17, 2010 |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=tyga|chart=Hot 100}} |title=Top 100 Music Hits, Top 100 Music Charts, Top 100 Songs & The Hot 100 |publisher=Billboard.com |date= |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref> The track, among others, was on the tracklist of Chris Brown's fourth studio album, '']''. Tyga also told MTV in an interview that the production of the mixtape took just short of a week.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reid |first=Shaheem |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1639620/20100519/brown__chris__18_.jhtml |title=Tyga Explains Origin Of Fan Of A Fan Mixtape With Chris Brown |publisher=MTV |date=May 20, 2010 |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref>


===2011–12: ''Careless World: Rise of the Last King''=== ===2011–12: ''Careless World: Rise of the Last King''===
''Careless World: Rise of the Last King'' was his second studio album. The album was released on February 21, 2012 on Young Money Entertainment, ], and ]. ''Careless World: Rise of the Last King'' is a move to the rapping style he featured in the collaboration album '']'' rather me than the poppy dance element shown on '']''.<ref name="Martin">{{cite web|url=http://www.prefixmag.com/reviews/tyga/careless-world/38039/|title=Tyga: "Careless World"|last=Martin|first=Andrew|accessdate=28 June 2010|location=Prefixmag}}</ref> Tyga stated that the album shows he has grown up but still relates to the kids. Tyga released a new mixtape #BitchImTheShit in preparation for the album. ''Careless World: Rise of the Last King'' was his second studio album. The album was released on February 21, 2012 on Young Money Entertainment, ], and ]. ''Careless World: Rise of the Last King'' is a move to the rapping style he featured in the collaboration album '']'' rather me than the poppy dance element shown on '']''.<ref name="Martin">{{cite web|url=http://www.prefixmag.com/reviews/tyga/careless-world/38039/|title=Tyga: "Careless World"|last=Martin|first=Andrew|accessdate=June 28, 2010|location=Prefixmag}}</ref> Tyga stated that the album shows he has grown up but still relates to the kids. Tyga released a new mixtape #BitchImTheShit in preparation for the album.


The first official single, "]", was released on May 17, 2011 and peaked at 86 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second official single, "]", was released on October 4, 2011. It peaked at 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third official single, "]", was released on December 6, 2011. It was originally listed on Tyga's ''Well Done 2'' mixtape, and was added to the album after it gained commercial success. It debuted at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has peaked at number 8 since then. The fourth official single, "]", was released on January 13, 2012. It peaked on the ] at #33. The first official single, "]", was released on May 17, 2011 and peaked at 86 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second official single, "]", was released on October 4, 2011. It peaked at 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third official single, "]", was released on December 6, 2011. It was originally listed on Tyga's ''Well Done 2'' mixtape, and was added to the album after it gained commercial success. It debuted at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has peaked at number 8 since then. The fourth official single, "]", was released on January 13, 2012. It peaked on the ] at #33.
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Tyga's sixth single, "]" which features ] was released on October 2, 2012 and peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has released various mixtapes such as well-acclaimed ''#BitchImTheShit'' and ''Well Done 3''. Tyga's sixth single, "]" which features ] was released on October 2, 2012 and peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has released various mixtapes such as well-acclaimed ''#BitchImTheShit'' and ''Well Done 3''.


The same year Tyga also ] and co-] (with Justice Young) a multi-]-nominated crossover ], ''Rack City: The XXX Movie'', which starred ], ], ], ], ], Havana Ginger, ], ], ], Stacie Lane and Austin Taylor;<ref name=biavn/><ref>{{cite news|title=Tyga Scoops Three Nominations At Adult Video Film Awards|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/tyga-scoops-three-nominations-at-adult-video-film-awards_3405921|accessdate=7 December 2012|newspaper=]|date=6 December 2012}}</ref> he also signed the soundtrack, that include the hits "Rack City" and "Faded" together with several original songs, and he appeared in the film, in a non-sex role.<ref name=biavn>Steve Javors, "Adult Who's Who: Tyga’s Tail", '']'', Vol. 28/No. 9, Issue 357, September 2012, pp.38-40.</ref><ref name="EXCLUSIVE: Hip-Hop Star Tyga Directs, Stars In 'Rack City XXX'">{{cite web|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/EXCLUSIVE-Hip-Hop-Star-Tyga-Directs-Stars-In-Rack-City-XXX-486562.html|title=Hip-Hop Star Tyga Directs, Stars In 'Rack City XXX'|date=5 September 2012|accessdate=1 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tyga Directs Adult Film 'Rack City: The XXX Movie'">{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/tyga-directs-adult-film-rack-city-the-xxx-movie-news.2803.html|title=Tyga Directs Adult Film 'Rack City: The XXX Movie'|date=6 September 2012|accessdate=1 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tyga Making His Directorial Debut">{{cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2012/9/10/tyga-making-his-directorial-debut-with-rack-city-the-xxx-mov.html|title=Tyga Making His Directorial Debut with 'Rack City: The XXX Movie'|date=10 September 2012|accessdate=1 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tyga Lands Three AVN Award Nominations">{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/12/06/tyga-lands-three-avn-award-nominations-for-porno-flick-rack-city-xxx/|title=Tyga Lands Three AVN Award Nominations For Porno Flick|date=6 December 2012|accessdate=1 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="AVN Nods To Tyga with Three Award Nominations">{{cite web|url=http://www.lilwayne.net/ymcmbnews/detail/avn-nods-to-tyga-with-three-award-nominations-for-rack-city-xxx-the-movie|title=AVN Nods To Tyga with Three Award Nominations|date=10 December 2012|accessdate=1 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tyga Scores 3 AVN Award Nominations">{{cite web|url=http://www.siccness.net/tyga-scores-3-avn-award-nominations|title=Tyga Scores 3 AVN Award Nominations|date=7 December 2012|accessdate=1 June 2013}}</ref> The same year Tyga also ] and co-] (with Justice Young) a multi-]-nominated crossover ], ''Rack City: The XXX Movie'', which starred ], ], ], ], ], Havana Ginger, ], ], ], Stacie Lane and Austin Taylor;<ref name=biavn/><ref>{{cite news|title=Tyga Scoops Three Nominations At Adult Video Film Awards|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/tyga-scoops-three-nominations-at-adult-video-film-awards_3405921|accessdate=December 7, 2012|newspaper=]|date=December 6, 2012}}</ref> he also signed the soundtrack, that include the hits "Rack City" and "Faded" together with several original songs, and he appeared in the film, in a non-sex role.<ref name=biavn>Steve Javors, "Adult Who's Who: Tyga’s Tail", '']'', Vol. 28/No. 9, Issue 357, September 2012, pp.38-40.</ref><ref name="EXCLUSIVE: Hip-Hop Star Tyga Directs, Stars In 'Rack City XXX'">{{cite web|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/EXCLUSIVE-Hip-Hop-Star-Tyga-Directs-Stars-In-Rack-City-XXX-486562.html|title=Hip-Hop Star Tyga Directs, Stars In 'Rack City XXX'|date=September 5, 2012|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tyga Directs Adult Film 'Rack City: The XXX Movie'">{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/tyga-directs-adult-film-rack-city-the-xxx-movie-news.2803.html|title=Tyga Directs Adult Film 'Rack City: The XXX Movie'|date=September 6, 2012|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tyga Making His Directorial Debut">{{cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2012/9/10/tyga-making-his-directorial-debut-with-rack-city-the-xxx-mov.html|title=Tyga Making His Directorial Debut with 'Rack City: The XXX Movie'|date=September 10, 2012|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tyga Lands Three AVN Award Nominations">{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/12/06/tyga-lands-three-avn-award-nominations-for-porno-flick-rack-city-xxx/|title=Tyga Lands Three AVN Award Nominations For Porno Flick|date=December 6, 2012|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="AVN Nods To Tyga with Three Award Nominations">{{cite web|url=http://www.lilwayne.net/ymcmbnews/detail/avn-nods-to-tyga-with-three-award-nominations-for-rack-city-xxx-the-movie|title=AVN Nods To Tyga with Three Award Nominations|date=December 10, 2012|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tyga Scores 3 AVN Award Nominations">{{cite web|url=http://www.siccness.net/tyga-scores-3-avn-award-nominations|title=Tyga Scores 3 AVN Award Nominations|date=December 7, 2012|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref>


===2012–present: ''Hotel California''=== ===2012–present: ''Hotel California''===
Tyga's third studio album is titled '']'' and it will be released in April 9, 2013. The first single was released on December 25, and is titled, "]". The song has a notable feature from rapper ].<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com"/> Before the single dropped Tyga released a nine track mixtape under the name 187.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kuperstein |first=Slava |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21986/title.tyga-announces-187-mixtape-dropping-next-week/ |title=Tyga Announces "187" Mixtape Dropping Next Week &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-11-24 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> ''187'' the mixtape was released on November 30, 2012. It features remixes to songs such as; ]'s "]", ]'s "]" and ]'s "]", among others and new material.<ref name="187 mixtape release">{{cite web| last=Kuperstein|first= Slava|title=Tyga "187" Mixtape Download & Stream| url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21987/title.tyga-187-mixtape-download-stream| accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> Tyga will also release a second Fan of a Fan mixtape with singer ].<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com">{{cite web|title=Tyga Announces "Hotel California" Release Date, First Single|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21927/title.tyga-announces-hotel-california-release-date-first-single|accessdate=19 November 2012}}</ref> On episode three of Tyga's tour vlog Tyga confirmed four features on the upcoming album. Set to be featured on the album are ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=M|first=Danny|title=Tyga Confirms Four Features On "Hotel California" In Episode 3 Of His Tour Vlog|work=Article|publisher=YoungMoneyHQ.com|accessdate=November 24, 2012}}</ref> Tyga's third studio album is titled '']'' and it will be released in April 9, 2013. The first single was released on December 25, and is titled, "]". The song has a notable feature from rapper ].<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com"/> Before the single dropped Tyga released a nine track mixtape under the name 187.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kuperstein |first=Slava |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21986/title.tyga-announces-187-mixtape-dropping-next-week/ |title=Tyga Announces "187" Mixtape Dropping Next Week &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=November 24, 2012 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> ''187'' the mixtape was released on November 30, 2012. It features remixes to songs such as; ]'s "]", ]'s "]" and ]'s "]", among others and new material.<ref name="187 mixtape release">{{cite web| last=Kuperstein|first= Slava|title=Tyga "187" Mixtape Download & Stream| url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21987/title.tyga-187-mixtape-download-stream| accessdate=December 1, 2012}}</ref> Tyga will also release a second Fan of a Fan mixtape with singer ].<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com">{{cite web|title=Tyga Announces "Hotel California" Release Date, First Single|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21927/title.tyga-announces-hotel-california-release-date-first-single|accessdate=November 19, 2012}}</ref> On episode three of Tyga's tour vlog Tyga confirmed four features on the upcoming album. Set to be featured on the album are ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=M|first=Danny|title=Tyga Confirms Four Features On "Hotel California" In Episode 3 Of His Tour Vlog|work=Article|publisher=YoungMoneyHQ.com|accessdate=November 24, 2012}}</ref>


Tyga is set to perform at ] University's Yardfest in the Spring of 2013, despite opposition from critics who've signed a petition seeking to keep him away over what they call his "violently ] lyrics."<ref>{{cite web|title=Harvard student committee retains Tyga for Yardfest, despite protests from students, administration|url=http://www.boston.com/yourcampus/news/harvard/2013/04/harvard_student_committee_retains_tyga_for_yardfest_despite_protests_from_students_administration.html|publisher=boston.com|accessdate=12 April 2013}}</ref> Tyga is set to perform at ] University's Yardfest in the Spring of 2013, despite opposition from critics who've signed a petition seeking to keep him away over what they call his "violently ] lyrics."<ref>{{cite web|title=Harvard student committee retains Tyga for Yardfest, despite protests from students, administration|url=http://www.boston.com/yourcampus/news/harvard/2013/04/harvard_student_committee_retains_tyga_for_yardfest_despite_protests_from_students_administration.html|publisher=boston.com|accessdate=April 12, 2013}}</ref>


== Personal life == == Personal life ==
Tyga has been dating former ] Blac Chyna for over a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globalgrind.com/entertainment/dear-tyga-blac-chyna-you-proved-me-wrong |title=Tyga And Blac Chyna Still Together! |publisher=Global Grind |date=2012-03-13 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> Tyga has been dating former ] Blac Chyna for over a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globalgrind.com/entertainment/dear-tyga-blac-chyna-you-proved-me-wrong |title=Tyga And Blac Chyna Still Together! |publisher=Global Grind |date=March 13, 2012 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref>
They had a son together; named King Cairo Stevenson that was born on October 16, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youngmoneyhq.com/2012/10/16/tyga-blac-chyna-welcome-a-baby-boy-king-cairo-stevenson-pictures/ |title=Tyga & Blac Chyna Welcome A Baby Boy – King Cairo Stevenson [Pictures |publisher=Young Money HQ |date= |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> They had a son together; named King Cairo Stevenson that was born on October 16, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youngmoneyhq.com/2012/10/16/tyga-blac-chyna-welcome-a-baby-boy-king-cairo-stevenson-pictures/ |title=Tyga & Blac Chyna Welcome A Baby Boy – King Cairo Stevenson [Pictures |publisher=Young Money HQ |date= |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref>


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Tyga
File:TygaTyga.jpgTyga in October 2010.
Background information
Birth nameMichael Stevenson
Born (1989-11-19) November 19, 1989 (age 35)
Compton, California, United States
OriginGardena, California, United States
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2007–present
LabelsYoung Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic, Last Kings Entertainment
Websitetygasworld.com
Musical artist

Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), known by his stage name Tyga (an acronym for Thank You God Always), is an American rapper. He is currently signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records. He first received recognition with his debut single "Coconut Juice", featuring his cousin Travie McCoy. Since then he has signed to Young Money and released his major label debut Careless World: Rise of the Last King. The album included the chart topping singles "Faded", "Far Away" and "Make It Nasty". He released his third studio album on April 9, 2013 entitled Hotel California.

Early life

Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson was born on November 19, 1989, in the Los Angeles area, and is of Vietnamese and Jamaican descent. He grew up in Compton listening to Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Cam'ron and Eminem among others. He started rapping when his cousin (Travie McCoy) found him in a trainer store and Tyga offered his mixtape which he had made.

On December 3, 2012, debate arose concerning Tyga's upbringing. Tyga claimed to have been brought up in a low socioeconomic area of Compton, which contradicts his claims in 2008 on the television show Bustas. On this show he claimed he grew up in a 'well-to-do' house in the Valley (California), where his parents drove a Range Rover and CL600 Mercedes Benz. He also claimed that he attained his nickname from his mother calling him 'Tiger Woods'. There has been speculation that his claims on the show were satirical and not to be taken seriously, and the veracity of his statements has been a subject of heated debate. Tyga responded to the leak of the video by twitter: "When u 14 an ambitious u don't give a f*k about anything. Scripted tv isn't that what we all live for.Hahahaha,"

Career

2008–10: No Introduction and mixtapes

No Introduction was the first independent album by American rapper Tyga. It was released on June 10, 2008, on Decaydance Records. One of the songs from this album, "Diamond Life", was used in the video game Need for Speed: Undercover, and on Madden NFL 2009, as well as in the 2009 movie Fighting.

Tyga released many mixtapes. His 2007 debut mixtape, Young On Probation, garnered him enough attention to sign a record deal with Young Money Entertainment. He created Fan of a Fan with Chris Brown and producers DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar. It features other artists such as Bow Wow, Lil Wayne, and Kevin McCall featured in several tracks. Four tracks ("Holla at Me", "G Shit", "No Bullshit" and "Deuces") are also accompanied by a music video. The track "Deuces" was released as the debut single of the mixtape and, as of August 26, 2010, has reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The track has also been nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 53rd Grammy Awards. The track, among others, was on the tracklist of Chris Brown's fourth studio album, F.A.M.E.. Tyga also told MTV in an interview that the production of the mixtape took just short of a week.

2011–12: Careless World: Rise of the Last King

Careless World: Rise of the Last King was his second studio album. The album was released on February 21, 2012 on Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Republic Records. Careless World: Rise of the Last King is a move to the rapping style he featured in the collaboration album We Are Young Money rather me than the poppy dance element shown on No Introduction. Tyga stated that the album shows he has grown up but still relates to the kids. Tyga released a new mixtape #BitchImTheShit in preparation for the album.

The first official single, "Far Away", was released on May 17, 2011 and peaked at 86 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second official single, "Still Got It", was released on October 4, 2011. It peaked at 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third official single, "Rack City", was released on December 6, 2011. It was originally listed on Tyga's Well Done 2 mixtape, and was added to the album after it gained commercial success. It debuted at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has peaked at number 8 since then. The fourth official single, "Faded", was released on January 13, 2012. It peaked on the Hot 100 at #33.

Tyga's sixth single, "Do My Dance" which features 2 Chainz was released on October 2, 2012 and peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has released various mixtapes such as well-acclaimed #BitchImTheShit and Well Done 3.

The same year Tyga also produced and co-directed (with Justice Young) a multi-AVN award-nominated crossover adult film, Rack City: The XXX Movie, which starred Skin Diamond, Jada Fire, Ice La Fox, Sophie Dee, Lexington Steele, Havana Ginger, Kristina Rose, London Keyes, Daisy Marie, Stacie Lane and Austin Taylor; he also signed the soundtrack, that include the hits "Rack City" and "Faded" together with several original songs, and he appeared in the film, in a non-sex role.

2012–present: Hotel California

Tyga's third studio album is titled Hotel California and it will be released in April 9, 2013. The first single was released on December 25, and is titled, "Dope". The song has a notable feature from rapper Rick Ross. Before the single dropped Tyga released a nine track mixtape under the name 187. 187 the mixtape was released on November 30, 2012. It features remixes to songs such as; 2 Chainz's "I'm Different", Meek Mill's "Young & Gettin' It" and GOOD Music's "Clique", among others and new material. Tyga will also release a second Fan of a Fan mixtape with singer Chris Brown. On episode three of Tyga's tour vlog Tyga confirmed four features on the upcoming album. Set to be featured on the album are Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, and Wiz Khalifa.

Tyga is set to perform at Harvard University's Yardfest in the Spring of 2013, despite opposition from critics who've signed a petition seeking to keep him away over what they call his "violently misogynistic lyrics."

Personal life

Tyga has been dating former stripper Blac Chyna for over a year. They had a son together; named King Cairo Stevenson that was born on October 16, 2012.

Discography

Main article: Tyga discography
Studio albums
Compilation albums

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards:

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