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'''Christian Ward''' (born September 9, 1985), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Yung Berg''', is an [[United States|American]] [[rapper]] of [[African American]] and [[Stateside Puerto Ricans|Puerto Rican]] decent from [[Chicago]]. His first single was "[[Sexy Lady (Yung Berg song)|Sexy Lady]]" which features R&B singer Junior. Yung Berg had been previously signed to DMX's [[Bloodline Records]] as Ice Berg. He is featured on the Exit Wounds soundtrack. His debut album ''[[Look What You Made Me]]'' was released in 2008.<ref name="raps and sings">{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1590795/20080711/yung_berg.jhtml?rsspartner=rssColdFusion|title=Yung Berg Raps -- And Sings -- With Eve, Trey Songz, Lloyd On Star-Filled Debut|last=Upmalis|first=Jordan|coauthors=Reid, Shaheem|date=2008-07-11|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=2009-06-24}}</ref>
'''Christian Ward''' (born September 9, 1985), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Yung Berg''', is an [[United States|American]] [[rapper]] of [[African American]] and [[Stateside Puerto Ricans|Puerto Rican]] decent from [[Chicago]]. He ruined his budding career by making desparaging comments toward women of color. Yung Berg has been robbed by gangs and fellow rappers due to his racist views toward african americans, hispanics, indians, and all women who are of a darker skin tone. His prejudice comments were made back in 2008 and since then, his music has been banned from all cable networks and radio stations. His first single was "[[Sexy Lady (Yung Berg song)|Sexy Lady]]" which features R&B singer Junior. Yung Berg had been previously signed to DMX's [[Bloodline Records]] as Ice Berg. He is featured on the Exit Wounds soundtrack. His debut album ''[[Look What You Made Me]]'' was released in 2008.<ref name="raps and sings">{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1590795/20080711/yung_berg.jhtml?rsspartner=rssColdFusion|title=Yung Berg Raps -- And Sings -- With Eve, Trey Songz, Lloyd On Star-Filled Debut|last=Upmalis|first=Jordan|coauthors=Reid, Shaheem|date=2008-07-11|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=2009-06-24}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==

Revision as of 08:43, 24 July 2010

Hitmaka

Christian Ward (born September 9, 1985), better known by his stage name Yung Berg, is an American rapper of African American and Puerto Rican decent from Chicago. He ruined his budding career by making desparaging comments toward women of color. Yung Berg has been robbed by gangs and fellow rappers due to his racist views toward african americans, hispanics, indians, and all women who are of a darker skin tone. His prejudice comments were made back in 2008 and since then, his music has been banned from all cable networks and radio stations. His first single was "Sexy Lady" which features R&B singer Junior. Yung Berg had been previously signed to DMX's Bloodline Records as Ice Berg. He is featured on the Exit Wounds soundtrack. His debut album Look What You Made Me was released in 2008.[1]

Career

At age 15, Yung Berg was signed to DMX's Bloodline Records. He made his debut on the Exit Wounds soundtrack on the song "Dog 4 Life" as Iceberg. However, his parents sent him to a military boarding school in Montana in 2001.[2] He moved to Los Angeles after finishing school in 2003.[3][2] In 2005, Yung Berg worked as a hypeman and recording assistant for Disturbing tha Peace member and Chicago rapper Shawnna. Later that year, he founded his Yung Boss imprint and production team Yung Bosses. Berg's debut single "Sexy Lady, which featured R&B singer Junior, became a hit on Los Angeles urban radio, and he signed with Epic Records among many labels that approached him. Berg's six-track EP Almost Famous: The Sexy Lady EP was released in July 2007. "Sexy Lady" peaked at #18 on the Billboard 100. In 2008, Berg released another single "Sexy Can I", a collaboration with singer Ray J, then his debut album Look What You Made Me.[2] The second single was "Do That There", featuring Dude 'n' Nem, followed by "The Business", featuring Casha, which peaked at #33 on the Hot 100.[4]

Yung Berg insulted Miami rapper Brisco on a video podcast.[5] After singer Ne-Yo accused Berg of copying auto-tune vocal style from T-Pain and Lil Wayne, Berg posted a video blog criticizing Ne-Yo.[6]

In December 2008, Berg began casting "exceptionally stand out beautiful dark skin/brown skin women to showcase beauty of all races" for a potential dating reality show that he would host.[7] However, as evidenced by the trailer for his new TV Show, titled "Back In Business", it will not be a dating show. [8][9] In September 2009, was released his song "Baby I'm Back" featuring Rihanna.[10] He also appeared in the music video of singer Kat DeLuna's debut single "Whine Up." Yung Berg announced in an interview on Playboy Radio July 1st 2010 that the Last Train to Paris album by Diddy would feature songs they co-wrote and produced. [11]

Discography

Main article: Yung Berg discography

Awards

  • BET Hip-Hop Awards
    • 2008, Best Ringtone ("The Business") with Casha [Nominated] [citation needed]
    • 2008, People's Champ Award ("The Business") with Casha [Nominated] [citation needed]
  • 2009 ASCAP Pop Award - "Sexy Can I"
  • 2009 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award - "Sexy Can I"

References

  1. ^ Upmalis, Jordan (2008-07-11). "Yung Berg Raps -- And Sings -- With Eve, Trey Songz, Lloyd On Star-Filled Debut". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-06-24. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b c Cordor, Cyril (2008). "Yung Berg > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
  3. ^ "Biography". YungBerg.net. Sony Music Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
  4. ^ "Artist Chart History - Yung Berg - Singles". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
  5. ^ Chery, Carl (2008-07-07). "Yung Berg On Brisco, "I'm punching that nigga in his fucking mouth when I see him"". XXL. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
  6. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2008-10-16). "Ne-Yo Kills Potential Beef With Yung Berg: 'That Ain't My Lane'". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
  7. ^ Osorio, Kim (2008-12-01). "Yung Berg Casting Dark-Skinned Women For His Reality Show". BET. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
  8. ^ http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhoGrkiCYz42YESXLf]
  9. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydPt1YO88ro&feature=related
  10. ^ [1]
  11. ^ http://www.sohh.com/2010/07/yung_berg_books_ticket_for_diddys_last_t.html

External links

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