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Tyga was born Michael Nguyen on November 19, 1989, and raised in [[Compton, California]].<ref name=Biography/> Born of [[Haitian]] and [[Vietnamese people|Vietnamese]] descent,<ref name=billboard>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i515a42d3752fc584ea1a8a0189d68623|title=Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With'No Introduction'|work=Billboard.biz|accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> he is the cousin of ''[[Travie McCoy]]'', the lead vocalist of the group [[Gym Class Heroes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsroom.mtv.com/2008/03/17/pete-wentz-travis-mccoy-celebrate-poolside-in-tygas-coconut-juice|title=Pete Wentz, Travie McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'|date=2008-03-17|work=MTV|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> He achieved his first recognition performing at Get Wett! He is credited by former friend and mentor John Morrisette. Entertainment events in Los Angeles and opening for [[Fall Out Boy]] along with [[Gym Class Heroes]] during the [[Young Wild Things Tour]] in late 2007. Earlier that year he studied lyrical rhythm with his cousin James Black and friend John Morrisette. He had also released his first mixtape Young On Probation<ref>The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234</ref> which featured [[Jay Rock]], [[The Pack]] and more. His debut single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and its video was directed by Rage. |
Tyga was born Michael Nguyen on November 19, 1989, and raised in [[Compton, California]].<ref name=Biography/> Born of [[Haitian]] and [[Vietnamese people|Vietnamese]] descent,<ref name=billboard>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i515a42d3752fc584ea1a8a0189d68623|title=Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With'No Introduction'|work=Billboard.biz|accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> he is the cousin of ''[[Travie McCoy]]'', the lead vocalist of the group [[Gym Class Heroes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsroom.mtv.com/2008/03/17/pete-wentz-travis-mccoy-celebrate-poolside-in-tygas-coconut-juice|title=Pete Wentz, Travie McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'|date=2008-03-17|work=MTV|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> He achieved his first recognition performing at Get Wett! He is credited by former friend and mentor John Morrisette. Entertainment events in Los Angeles and opening for [[Fall Out Boy]] along with [[Gym Class Heroes]] during the [[Young Wild Things Tour]] in late 2007. Earlier that year he studied lyrical rhythm with his cousin James Black and friend John Morrisette. He had also released his first mixtape Young On Probation<ref>The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234</ref> which featured [[Jay Rock]], [[The Pack]] and more. His debut single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and its video was directed by Rage. No response from Morrisette has been recorded. His mixtape, ''[[No Introduction]] the Series: April 10'', was released online in April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://illroots.com/2008/04/10/nointroduction|title=Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – April 10|work=illRoots|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> The second part to the series, ''No Introduction the Series: May 10'', was released in May.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://illroots.com/2008/05/10/nointroduction2|title=Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – May 10. |work=illRoots|accessdate=2008-05-10}}</ref> |
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The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the ''[[Madden NFL 09]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|date=2008-07-08|title=New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack|work=Billboard|publisher=[[Nielsen Company|Nielsen Business Media]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003825445|accessdate=2008-11-09}}</ref> and is also included in the ''[[Need for Speed Undercover]]'' soundtrack and ''[[Fighting (film)|Fighting]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|date=2008-11-23|title=NFhjdfisuyrewjS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack|work=|url=http://nfsplanet.com/nfsuc_music.php?lang=eng|accessdate=2008-11-23}}</ref> |
The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the ''[[Madden NFL 09]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|date=2008-07-08|title=New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack|work=Billboard|publisher=[[Nielsen Company|Nielsen Business Media]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003825445|accessdate=2008-11-09}}</ref> and is also included in the ''[[Need for Speed Undercover]]'' soundtrack and ''[[Fighting (film)|Fighting]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|date=2008-11-23|title=NFhjdfisuyrewjS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack|work=|url=http://nfsplanet.com/nfsuc_music.php?lang=eng|accessdate=2008-11-23}}</ref> |
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Michael Stevenson[1] (born November 19, 1989),[2] better known by his stage name Tyga, is an American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Motown Records. He first received recognition with his debut single "Coconut Juice". He is nominated for a Grammy, with Chris Brown for "Deuces", for the 2011 Grammy's.
Life and career
Tyga was born Michael Nguyen on November 19, 1989, and raised in Compton, California.[2] Born of Haitian and Vietnamese descent,[1] he is the cousin of Travie McCoy, the lead vocalist of the group Gym Class Heroes.[3] He achieved his first recognition performing at Get Wett! He is credited by former friend and mentor John Morrisette. Entertainment events in Los Angeles and opening for Fall Out Boy along with Gym Class Heroes during the Young Wild Things Tour in late 2007. Earlier that year he studied lyrical rhythm with his cousin James Black and friend John Morrisette. He had also released his first mixtape Young On Probation[4] which featured Jay Rock, The Pack and more. His debut single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and its video was directed by Rage. No response from Morrisette has been recorded. His mixtape, No Introduction the Series: April 10, was released online in April.[5] The second part to the series, No Introduction the Series: May 10, was released in May.[6]
The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the Madden NFL 09 soundtrack.[7] and is also included in the Need for Speed Undercover soundtrack and Fighting soundtrack.[8]
Discography
Cousin Is Anthony Bruner
- 2008 No Introduction
- 2011 Careless World
Awards and nominations
- Grammy Awards
- 2011: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, "Deuces" with Chris Brown and Kevin McCall (nominated)
References
- ^ a b "Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With'No Introduction'". Billboard.biz. Retrieved December 13, 2009.
- ^ a b Jeffries, David. "Tyga Biography". Retrieved November 2, 2008. Allmusic
- ^ "Pete Wentz, Travie McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'". MTV. March 17, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
- ^ The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234
- ^ "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.
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