Young Thug

Jeffery Lamar Williams, professionally known as Young Thug, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter born on August 16, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia. Recognized for his eccentric vocal style, innovation in modern hip-hop and trap, and influence on the contemporary music scene, Young Thug has established a distinctive musical identity that fuses rap, trap, and experimental elements, creating a unique sound that has resonated with global audiences and influenced numerous artists. His music career began in 2011 with a series of mixtapes titled "I Came from Nothing", which established the foundation for his future success and demonstrated his ability to create innovative music while maintaining his authenticity. In 2013, he signed with Gucci Mane's 1017 Records and released "1017 Thug", which received critical acclaim and consolidated his presence in the music scene, establishing the foundation for his future commercial success. He gained mainstream recognition in 2014 with the singles "Stoner" and "Danny Glover", which reached the top 40 on rap charts and established his presence in the music scene, consolidating his commercial success and cultural impact. His collaborations on tracks like T.I.'s "About the Money" and Rich Gang's "Lifestyle" also contributed to his recognition and established his position as one of the most important artists in contemporary trap. Throughout his career, Young Thug has released several studio albums that have demonstrated his ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry. "Barter 6" (2015) and "Jeffery" (2016) established his presence in the music scene and consolidated his commercial success, while "So Much Fun" (2019) reached number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in the United States, consolidating his commercial success and position as one of the most important artists in contemporary rap. The album includes hits like "The London" with J. Cole and Travis Scott, which reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of his biggest hits, while "Hot" also reached the top 20, consolidating his global success and cultural impact. "Punk" (2021) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, consolidating his continued success and ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry, while "Business Is Business" (2023) reached number two on the Billboard 200, demonstrating his sustained relevance in the music industry. His most recent album, "UY Scuti" (2025), was released on September 26, 2025, and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 with 52,000 album equivalent units and 54.3 million streams in its first week, consolidating his continued success and ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry. The album includes collaborations with artists such as Ken Carson, Cardi B, T.I., Lil Baby, Sexyy Red, YFN Lucci, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Quavo, Lil Gotit, 1300Saint, Future, and Mariah the Scientist, consolidating its commercial success and relevance in the music industry. In 2019, Young Thug co-wrote "This Is America" with Childish Gambino, a song that won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and became a global cultural phenomenon, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. The song addressed important social themes and established a new standard for music with social messages, consolidating its cultural impact and influence on contemporary music and culture. Throughout his career, Young Thug has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, including Travis Scott, Future, Lil Baby, Gunna, and many others, consolidating his impact on the music industry and his ability to work with artists from diverse genres and cultures. His eccentric vocal style and innovation in trap have influenced numerous artists and established a new standard for the genre, consolidating his cultural impact and influence on contemporary music. In May 2022, Young Thug was arrested along with other members of YSL (Young Stoner Life) on charges of organized crime, drugs, and weapons, accused of co-founding the street gang Young Slime Life. In October 2024, he pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including drug and firearm possession, and participation in organized criminal activities, and was sentenced to 40 years, with five years commuted for time served and 15 years on probation. If he complies with the terms of his probation, the remaining 20 years will also be considered as time served. After his release, Young Thug resumed his music career, releasing "UY Scuti" and performing his first public concert in over three years at the Summer Smash festival in Bridgeview, Illinois, in June 2025, accompanied by artists such as Travis Scott and T.I., consolidating his continued success and connection with his followers. In his personal life, Young Thug has six children from four different women and is known for his fashion style that challenges gender stereotypes, incorporating traditionally feminine garments into his wardrobe, consolidating his cultural impact and influence on contemporary fashion and culture. Young Thug continues to be an influential figure in music and popular culture, exploring new projects and collaborations that expand the boundaries of rap and music in general, establishing himself as one of the most successful and influential artists of his generation, with a career that has demonstrated his ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry while using his platform to create a positive impact on the world.