Tyga
Micheal Ray Nguyen-Stevenson
Tyga is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2007.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- Born
- November 19, 1989
- Years active
- 2007–present
Early life
From Compton, Micheal Stevenson of Vietnamese and Jamaican descent signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money as a teenager.
Career
He scored hits including "Rack City," "Taste," and "Ayy Macarena," sustaining a long run of club and radio singles.
Major achievements
He has charted numerous platinum singles across more than a decade of hits.
Legacy
Tyga is a durable hitmaker whose club anthems have spanned multiple eras of pop-rap.
References
Frequently asked questions about Tyga
- What is Tyga known for?
- Tyga is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2007. Tyga is recognized as a rapper and songwriter.
- Where is Tyga from?
- Tyga is from Los Angeles, California.
- When was Tyga born?
- Tyga was born on November 19, 1989, in Los Angeles, California.
- What kind of music does Tyga make?
- Tyga's music spans Hip-hop, West Coast hip-hop, Trap, and Pop-rap.
- Is Tyga still active?
- Yes — Tyga has been active since 2007 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Tyga been associated with?
- Tyga has been associated with Young Money, Cash Money, and Last Kings.
Related personalities
Jay Rock
Rapper · Songwriter
Jay Rock is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2005.
ScHoolboy Q
Rapper · Songwriter
ScHoolboy Q is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2008.
Ab-Soul
Rapper · Songwriter
Ab-Soul is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2002.
Blueface
Rapper · Songwriter
Blueface is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2017.