Jeffery Lamar Williams, better known as Young Thug, was born on August 16, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter recognized for his unique vocal style and fashion choices. Young Thug has had a significant impact on modern hip-hop and trap music.
Young Thug began his career in 2011 with a series of mixtapes, including his debut, I Came from Nothing. He caught the attention of Gucci Mane's 1017 Records in 2013, leading to the release of his mixtape 1017 Thug. This mixtape earned him critical praise and set the stage for his rise in the music industry. In 2014, Young Thug gained mainstream recognition with hit singles like Stoner and Danny Glover. He also appeared on tracks by artists like T.I., Tyga, and Rich Gang.
His breakthrough continued as he signed with 300 Entertainment and collaborated on the mixtape Tha Tour Pt. 1. Over the next few years, he released projects such as Barter 6, Slime Season, and Jeffery. In 2017, Young Thug made a major impact with his feature on Camila Cabello’s Havana, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2018, he released Slime Language, a compilation album with his label YSL Records.
Young Thug's debut studio album, So Much Fun (2019), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and included hits like The London and Hot. He continued his success with the 2020 collaboration Slime & B with Chris Brown, which produced the top-ten single Go Crazy. In 2021, he scored his third number-one hit on the Hot 100 with Way 2 Sexy, alongside Future and Drake. That year, he also released his second album, Punk, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Young Thug's influence on hip-hop and trap music is undeniable. His unconventional style, both musically and fashionably, has made him a key figure in shaping modern rap. With numerous chart-topping hits and albums, Young Thug continues to be a trailblazer in the music industry.
