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Michael Stevenson, better known by his stage name
Stage name

A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, comedians, musician, and professional wrestling....
 Tyga, is a rapper
Rapping

Rapping is the rhythmic spoken delivery of rhymes, wordplay, and poetry. Rapping is a primary ingredient in Hip Hop music, but the phenomenon predates Hip Hop culture by centuries....
 signed in late 2007 by Young Money Entertainment
Young Money Entertainment

Young Money Entertainment is an United States record label founded by New Orleans Rapping Lil Wayne. The label is an imprint of Cash Money Records and is distributed by Universal Records....
 and Decaydance. Tyga is also the cousin of Travis McCoy
Travis McCoy

Travis McCoy is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes....
, lead vocalist of the group Gym Class Heroes
Gym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes are an United States band from Geneva, New York. The group formed when Travis McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley and decided to form a band....
.

was born and raised in Compton, California
Compton, California

Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, California, California, United States, south-southeast of downtown Los Angeles, California. The city was incorporated in 1888....
. He achieved his first recognition opening for Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy is a Grammy-nominated alternative rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of Patrick Stump , Joe Trohman , Pete Wentz , and Andy Hurley ....
 and Gym Class Heroes
Gym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes are an United States band from Geneva, New York. The group formed when Travis McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley and decided to form a band....
 during the Young Wild Things Tour
Young Wild Things Tour

The Young Wild Things Tour is a four band fall 2007 concert tour featuring Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T's, Cute Is What We Aim For,and Doug ....
 in late 2007. His first single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and was directed by Rage.






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Michael Stevenson, better known by his stage name
Stage name

A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, comedians, musician, and professional wrestling....
 Tyga, is a rapper
Rapping

Rapping is the rhythmic spoken delivery of rhymes, wordplay, and poetry. Rapping is a primary ingredient in Hip Hop music, but the phenomenon predates Hip Hop culture by centuries....
 signed in late 2007 by Young Money Entertainment
Young Money Entertainment

Young Money Entertainment is an United States record label founded by New Orleans Rapping Lil Wayne. The label is an imprint of Cash Money Records and is distributed by Universal Records....
 and Decaydance. Tyga is also the cousin of Travis McCoy
Travis McCoy

Travis McCoy is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes....
, lead vocalist of the group Gym Class Heroes
Gym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes are an United States band from Geneva, New York. The group formed when Travis McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley and decided to form a band....
.

Biography

Tyga was born and raised in Compton, California
Compton, California

Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, California, California, United States, south-southeast of downtown Los Angeles, California. The city was incorporated in 1888....
. He achieved his first recognition opening for Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy is a Grammy-nominated alternative rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of Patrick Stump , Joe Trohman , Pete Wentz , and Andy Hurley ....
 and Gym Class Heroes
Gym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes are an United States band from Geneva, New York. The group formed when Travis McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley and decided to form a band....
 during the Young Wild Things Tour
Young Wild Things Tour

The Young Wild Things Tour is a four band fall 2007 concert tour featuring Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T's, Cute Is What We Aim For,and Doug ....
 in late 2007. His first single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and was directed by Rage. His first mixtape, No Introduction the Series: April 10th, was released online in April. The second part to the series, No Introduction the Series: May 10th, was released in May.

Tyga's second single, "AIM", was released on August 19, 2008 and was directed by Luga Podesta and Gavin Percy with London Alley Entertainment.

On May 14, 2008, Tyga revealed to Buzznet
Buzznet

Buzznet.com is a photo, journal, and video-sharing Social media network. Like List of social networking sites, Buzznet is a place for members to share content based on their personal interests....
 that the third single will likely be "First Timers" and will probably be released in the Fall of 2008, "when everybody goes back to school, when everybody doesn't want a girlfriend or boyfriend anymore, 'cause it's not summer. So probably around September we'll drop that."

The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the Madden NFL 09
Madden NFL 09

Madden NFL 09 is an American football video game based on the National Football League that was published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon....
 soundtrack. and is also included in the Need for Speed Undercover soundtrack.

Discography


Albums

YearTitlePeak chart positionsCertifications
US
Billboard 200

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling Albums and extended play in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine....
US R&B
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums

Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop music albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan....
Rap Albums
Hot Rap Tracks

Hot Rap Tracks is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the most popular Hip hop music songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban contemporary radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets....
2008No Introduction
No Introduction

No Introduction is the debut studio album by American rapper Tyga. It was released on June 10, 2008, by Young Money Entertainment/Decaydance Records....
  • 1st studio album
  • Released on June 10, 2008
 112 25 9
  • RIAA certification: N/A


    • Mixtapes

    • 2008: No Introduction The Series: April 10th
    • 2008: No Introduction The Series: May 10th
    • 2008: Slaughter House
    • 2009: The Free Album
    • 2009: Outraged & Underage


    Singles

    YearSongAlbumChart positions
    U.S. Billboard Hot 100
    Billboard Hot 100

    The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard Single popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on airplay and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday; while the airplay tracking-week runs from Wednesday to Tuesday....
    		U.S. R&B
    Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

    Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in Urban area, or primarily African-American, venues....
    		Rap Tracks
    Hot Rap Tracks

    Hot Rap Tracks is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the most popular Hip hop music songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban contemporary radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets....
    		U.S. Pop
    Pop 100

    The Pop 100 is a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and is released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It ranks songs based on airplay on mainstream top 40 radio stations, singles sales, and digital downloads....
    2008"Coconut Juice" (featuring Travis McCoy
    Travis McCoy

    Travis McCoy is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes....
    )    		No Introduction94——64
    "Diamond Life"————
    "AIM"————


    Guest appearances

    • 2007: "Hey There Delilah
      Hey There Delilah

      "Hey There Delilah" is the third single released from the band Plain White Ts 2005 album All That We Needed. In June 2007, over two years after the song's release, it became the band's first hit in the United States, eventually reaching the top spot on the Billboard Billboard Hot 100 in July....
       (Remix)" (Plain White T's
      Plain White T's

      Plain White T's is a rock music band, originating from Villa Park, Illinois. They are best known for "Hey There Delilah", which charted high in many countries....
       featuring Tyga)
    • 2007: "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race
      This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race

      "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" is the first Single from pop rock/pop punk/emo rock band Fall Out Boy's album Infinity on High. It was first played on November 16, 2006, on Indianapolis radio station, WNOU, and leaked onto the Internet soon after....
       (Remix)" (Fall Out Boy
      Fall Out Boy

      Fall Out Boy is a Grammy-nominated alternative rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of Patrick Stump , Joe Trohman , Pete Wentz , and Andy Hurley ....
       featuring Travis McCoy
      Travis McCoy

      Travis McCoy is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes....
       of Gym Class Heroes
      Gym Class Heroes

      Gym Class Heroes are an United States band from Geneva, New York. The group formed when Travis McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley and decided to form a band....
      , Tyga, Kanye West
      Kanye West

      Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, record producer and singer. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, his third album Graduation in 2007, and his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak in 2008....
      , Skinhead Rob, Paul Wall
      Paul Wall

      Paul Slayton , better known by his stage name Paul Wall or "The People's Champ", is an American rapper. Wall graduated from Jersey Village High School and later graduated with a degree in mass communications from the University of Houston....
      , Lupe Fiasco
      Lupe Fiasco

      Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Grammy-winning American hip-hop artist. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor....
       and Lil Wayne
      Lil Wayne

      Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an United States Rapping. Formerly a member of the rap group the Hot Boys, he joined the Cash Money Records collective as a teenager....
      )
    • 2008: "California Love" (Lil Wayne featuring Tyga)
    • 2008: "Exquisite" (Lil Wayne featuring Tyga and Gata)
    • 2008: "Stacks on Deck" (Gata featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga)
    • 2008: "Thinkin' of You" (Lil Wayne featuring Tyga)
    • 2009: "Just Want to Hit" (Lil Wayne Featuring Tyga)
    • 2009: "Supermodel Baby" (Gata Featuring Tyga)
    • 2009: "Get Away" (Lloyd featuring Tyga)


    External links

    • at MySpace
      MySpace

      MySpace is a social network service website with an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos for teenagers and adults internationally....