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Young Thug
Birth nameJeffrey Williams
Born (1992-08-09) August 9, 1992 (age 32)[1]
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2010-present
Labels300, 1017 Brick Squad, Asylum Records, Atlantic Records

Jeffrey Williams (born August 9, 1992), better known by his stage name Young Thug, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia, who is signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Brick Squad Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records.[2][3] Thug grew to prominence in 2013 after releasing his mixtape 1017 Thug to positive critical reception. He has collaborated with artists such as Gucci Mane, Young Scooter, Rich Homie Quan and Waka Flocka Flame.

Early life

Thug was born in Atlanta, Georgia and is the second youngest of his ten siblings. He later moved to the Jonesboro South projects where he developed his rapping skills.[2][4]

Musical career

After releasing his first three mixtapes I Came From Nothing 1, 2 and 3 in 2011 and 2012, Thug caught the attention of rapper Gucci Mane, who signed him to his label 1017 Brick Squad Records in 2013. Thug followed up with releasing his first mixtape under the label called 1017 Thug. The tape was met with positive reviews from music critics, which noted it for its original style. 1017 Thug was included in a number of year-end lists for 2013, such as Pitchfork's Albums of the Year: Honorable Mention[5] and Complex's The 50 Best Albums of 2013.[6] FACT called it the best mixtape of 2013,[7] Rolling Stone placed it at number five on their 10 Best Mixtapes of 2013[8] and The Guardian placed it among The Five Best Mixtapes of 2013.[9]

Thug's song "Picacho" was noted as one of the standout tracks from the mixtape and, although not released as a single, was included on a number of 2013 year-end lists, such as Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of 2013,[10] Pitchfork's The Top 100 Tracks of 2013,[11] and Spin's 50 Best Songs of 2013.[12]

In July 2013, Complex included him in their list of 25 New Rappers to Watch Out For.[13] On October 17, 2013, Thug released his debut single "Stoner". The song spawned a number of unofficial remixes by rappers, such as Wale, Jim Jones, Jadakiss, Iamsu! and Trick-Trick.[14] Thug expressed his disapproval for the remixes, commenting "If you feel like my song isn't tough enough to the point where you have to freestyle... Don't think I'm happy that you're doing it because of who you are. I'm ready for war."[15] His song "Danny Glover" also received a number of remixes by Waka Flocka Flame and Nicki Minaj, among others.[16] In December 2013, Thug performed at Fool's Gold Day Off show in Miami, among Danny Brown, Trick Daddy and Travis Scott.[17]

On January 18, 2014, Young Thug revealed that he was offered $1.5 million to sign to Future's Freebandz record label, and is uncertain about his current label status with 1017 Brick Squad Records.[18] In March 2014, Thug's affiliation with Cash Money Records and its CEO Birdman resulted in much speculation in the media about him signing to the label. However, the label's publicist later stated this was untrue.[19] On March 28, 2014, Ronald "Caveman" Rosario, director of Urban Music at 101 Distribution, cleared the situation, stating that Thug signed a management deal with Birdman's Rich Gang, and not a record deal, and is still signed to 1017 Brick Squad.[20]

In 2014, Thug also recorded several songs with Kanye West, who praised him for his ability to make songs so fast. Thug announced that he has upcoming mixtapes with Rich Homie Quan, Chief Keef and Bloody Jay.[14] He was featured on the March 2014 cover of The Fader.[21] On March 11, 2014, his single "Stoner" was serviced to rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States by Asylum Records and Atlantic Records.[22] On March 24, 2014, Thug stated his debut album will be titled Carter VI, referencing the albums by Lil Wayne, who has been the main influence for his music career.[23] Two days later, it was revealed that Young Thug is working on a collaboration album with producer Metro Boomin, titled Metro Thuggin, which is set for release in spring 2014. The first song from the project "The BLanguage", which uses elements from Drake's "The Language" was released the same day.[24] In April 2014, Thug released a new 808 Mafia-produced song "Eww", which was named one of the five best songs of the week by XXL.[25] The song was announced to be featured on Thug's debut album, including a guest verse by rapper Drake.[26]

On June 17, 2014, Kevin Liles confirmed that Young Thug had been officially signed to his and Lyor Cohen's label 300 Entertainment.[27] Two singles featuring Young Thug were released to iTunes on July 1, 2014. Asylum Records and Atlantic Records officially released his 2013 song "Danny Glover" under the new name "2 Bitches" and a collaboration single with ASAP Ferg and Freddie Gibbs, titled "Old English" was released by Mass Appeal Records.[28][29]

Musical style

Thug is known for his eccentric[14] and diverse, sing-song style.[7] XXL called him a "rap weirdo" and "the standout guest appearance in Gucci Mane's Trap God 2 and Waka Flocka Flame's DuFlocka Rant 2", commenting that "Thug's charisma, unhinged flow and hooks make his music intriguing."[30] Pitchfork also called his style "extraordinarily distinctive" and wrote that "What Young Thug brings to the table, then, isn't just a weird, experimental approach to rapping, but presence, persona, mystique, and, potentially, star power."[31] The Fader described his music, saying "In a typical Young Thug verse, he slurs, shouts, whines and sings, feverishly contorting his voice into a series of odd timbres like a beautifully played but broken wind instrument."[2]

Personal life

On February 26, 2014, Young Thug was arrested in Atlanta for possession of a controlled substance, driving without a seat belt, reckless conduct, and reckless driving.[32]

Discography

Collaboration albums

  • 2014: Metro Thuggin (with Metro Boomin)

Mixtapes

  • 2011: I Came from Nothing[33]
  • 2011: I Came from Nothing 2[34]
  • 2012: I Came from Nothing 3[31]
  • 2013: 1017 Thug[30]
  • 2014: Black Portland (with Bloody Jay)[35]
  • 2014: Young Thugga Mane La Flare (with Gucci Mane)[36]
  • 2014: The Purple Album (with Gucci Mane)[37]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US R&B/HH
 US Rap
"Stoner"[38][39] 2014 47 13 5 TBA
"2 Bitches" — — —
"Old English"
(with ASAP Ferg and Freddie Gibbs) 		— — — Mass Appeal Vol. 1
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US
R&B/HH
 US
Rap
"Whip Dat D'nope"[40]
(Trapboy Freddy & Richboy Lex featuring Young Thug) 		2014 — — — —
"Cash Talk"[41]
(Figg Panamera featuring Young Thug and Offset) 		— — — The Independent Game
"Fly Talk"[42]
(Seven Montana featuring Young Thug) 		— — — —
"Hookah"[43]
(Tyga featuring Young Thug) 		85 26 19 The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty
"Main Chic"[44]
(YC featuring Young Thug and Cassius Jay) 		— — — —
"Know Bout Me"[45]
(Peewee Longway featuring Young Thug and Offset) 		— — —
"About the Money"[46]
(T.I. featuring Young Thug) 		79 25 18 Paperwork: The Motion Picture
"This Summer"[47]
(The Rock Mob featuring Young Thug) 		— — — —
"Lifestyle"[48]
(Rich Gang featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan) 		38 10 5
"Panoramic Roof"[49]
(Gucci Mane featuring Young Thug) 		— — — The Purple Album
"Okay Okay"[50]
(Yung Booke featuring Young Thug) 		— — — —
"DI$Function"[51]
(Young Scooter featuring Future, Juicy J and Young Thug) 		— — —
"Low"[52]
(Juicy J featuring Nicki Minaj, Lil Bibby and Young Thug) 		— 46 — Pure THC: The Hustle Continues
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B/HH
"Get TF Out My Face"
(Rich Homie Quan featuring Young Thug) 		2014 53 I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"On My Grind" 2012 YC, Chill Will Back From Vacation
"Miracle" 2013 Gucci Mane Trap God 2
"Break Dancin"
"Fell" Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane DuFlocka Rant 2
"Chasen Paper" Gucci Mane, Rich Homie Quan Trap House III
"Off The Leash" Gucci Mane, PeeWee Longway
"Some More" Metro Boomin 19 & Boomin
"Can't See Em"
"Let's Go Play" DJ Esco, Bloody Jay No Sleep
"Any Thing" Gucci Mane The State vs. Radric Davis II: The Caged Bird Sings
"My Boys" 2014 Young Scooter, K Blacca, Vldec Street Lottery 2
"Clappers" (Remix) Wale, Rick Ross, Fat Trel The Gifted
"Jack Tripper" A-Trak, Lex Luger, PeeWee Longway Low Pros
"Communication" Casino Frank Matthews
"All This Money" Casino, 550
"What's Wrong" Figg Panamera, Future The Independent Game
"Ain't No Problems" Waka Flocka Flame, Judo Re-up
"Laugh" Chinx Drugz, Shad Da God —
"Treasure" Dun Deal, Zuse B.A.S.S.
"Put Ya Hands Up" Young Dolph, Gucci Mane Cross Country Trappin
"In Too Deep" Migos, Rich Homie Quan Streets on Lock III
"Freestyle" Migos
"Wrk That DNope" Blaze, Peewee Longway —
"Shine" Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame —
"Juiced" Lotto, Fat Trel Art Of Finesse
"Big Better" Young Scooter Street Lottery 2: Remix Edition
"Drugs"
"Paper Problems" Gucci Mane, Peewee Longway Brick Factory Vol. 1
"Homeboys" Gucci Mane, MPA Duke, Waka Flocka Flame, Young Dolph, OG Boo Dirty
"Love Somebody" Gucci Mane
"New Atlanta" Migos, Jermaine Dupri, Rich Homie Quan No Label 2 (iTunes edition)
"1017" Migos The Green Album
"Problems"
"Blame It on Her" Peewee Longway The White Album
"Crazy"
"All in a Day" Berner, YG, Vital 20 Lights

References

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