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| | Birth_name = Michael Stevenson | | Birth_name = Michael Stevenson | ||
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| | Born = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1989|11|19}}<br />], ], {{nowrap|United States}} | | Born = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1989|11|19}}<br />], ], {{nowrap|United States}} | ||
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| '''Michael Stevenson'''<ref name=billboard/> (born November 19, 1989),<ref name=Biography>{{cite web|last=Jeffries|first=David|title=Tyga Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p512765|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=2008-11-02}} ''Allmusic''</ref> better known by his stage name '''Tyga''', is an American ] signed to ], ] and ]. He first received recognition with his debut single "]". He is nominated for a Grammy, with Chris Brown for "]", for the 2011 Grammy's. |
'''Michael Stevenson'''<ref name=billboard/> (born November 19, 1989),<ref name=Biography>{{cite web|last=Jeffries|first=David|title=Tyga Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p512765|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=2008-11-02}} ''Allmusic''</ref> better known by his stage name '''Tyga''', is an American ] signed to ], ] and ]. He first received recognition with his debut single "]". He is nominated for a Grammy, with Chris Brown for "]", for the 2011 Grammy's. | ||
| ==Life and career== | ==Life and career== | ||
| Tyga was born Michael Nguyen on November 19, 1989, and raised in ].<ref name=Biography/> Born of ]n and ] 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 '']'', the lead vocalist of the group ].<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! Entertainment events in Los Angeles and opening for ] along with ] during the ] in late 2007. Earlier that year he had also released his first mixtape Young On Probation<ref>The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234</ref> which featured ], ] and more. His debut single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and its video was directed by Rage. His mixtape, ''] 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. |
Tyga was born Michael Nguyen on November 19, 1989, and raised in ].<ref name=Biography/> Born of ]n and ] 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 '']'', the lead vocalist of the group ].<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! Entertainment events in Los Angeles and opening for ] along with ] during the ] in late 2007. Earlier that year he had also released his first mixtape Young On Probation<ref>The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234</ref> which featured ], ] and more. His debut single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and its video was directed by Rage. His mixtape, ''] 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> | ||
| The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the '']'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|date=2008-07-08|title=New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack|work=Billboard|publisher=]|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 '']'' soundtrack and '']'' 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 '']'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|date=2008-07-08|title=New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack|work=Billboard|publisher=]|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 '']'' soundtrack and '']'' 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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| {{main|Tyga discography}} | {{main|Tyga discography}} | ||
| *2008 '']'' | *2008 '']'' | ||
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| *2011 ''] | *2011 ''] | ||
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| ==Awards and nominations== | ==Awards and nominations== | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| **2011: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, "]" with ] and ] (nominated) | **2011: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, "]" with ] and ] (nominated) | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| {{Tyga}} | {{Tyga}} | ||
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| | DATE OF BIRTH = November 19, 1989 | | DATE OF BIRTH = November 19, 1989 | ||
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Michael Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), 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. Born of Jamaican and Vietnamese descent, he is the cousin of Travie McCoy, the lead vocalist of the group Gym Class Heroes. He achieved his first recognition performing at Get Wett! 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 had also released his first mixtape Young On Probation which featured Jay Rock, The Pack and more. His debut single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and its video was directed by Rage. His mixtape, No Introduction the Series: April 10, was released online in April. The second part to the series, No Introduction the Series: May 10, was released in May.
The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the Madden NFL 09 soundtrack. and is also included in the Need for Speed Undercover soundtrack and Fighting soundtrack.
Discography
Main article: Tyga discography- 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
- ^ "Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With'No Introduction'". Billboard.biz. Retrieved December 13, 2009.
- ^ 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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