Jeffery Lamar Williams, born August 16, 1991, known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter, known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, seen as an influential figure in modern hip hop and trap music.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Jeffery Lamar William |
| Date of Birth | 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Net Worth | $8M |
| Marital Status | Single |
Early Life and Education
Born in Atlanta in 1991, Jeffery Lamar Williams was the tenth of eleven kids to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Williams. He grew up in a tough neighborhood known as the Jonesboro South projects, surrounded by future rap stars like Waka Flocka Flame and Ludacris.
Life wasn’t easy for Young Thug as he also got expelled from school in sixth grade and even spent four years in juvenile prison after breaking his teacher’s arm.
Career
Young Thug’s musical journey started in 2010 with guest appearances and mixtapes. His early work like “She Can Go” and “I Came from Nothing” caught the attention of rapper Gucci Mane, who signed him to his label in 2013.
“1017 Thug,” his first mixtape with the label, was a hit with critics and fans, landing him on year-end best album lists. He followed up with singles like “Stoner” and “Danny Glover,” further solidifying his place in rap.
By 2014, Young Thug was in high demand, with labels like Cash Money and Birdman vying for his signature. He even collaborated with Kanye West and was declared “hip-hop’s new crown prince” by Rolling Stone.
Despite leaked tracks and label issues, Young Thug kept releasing music. He dropped mixtapes like “Slime Season” and “Slime Season 2,” and finally put out his debut album, “Barter 6,” in 2015.
He continued collaborating with big names like Drake and Calvin Harris, releasing projects like “Beautiful Thugger Girls” and “Super Slimey” with Future. Young Thug even reached number one on the charts with Camila Cabello’s “Havana” and Childish Gambino’s “This Is America.”
His solo albums, “So Much Fun” and “Punk,” further cemented his status as a rap superstar. He even teamed up with Chris Brown for “Slime & B” and scored another chart-topping hit with Travis Scott’s “Franchise.”
Net Worth
Young Thug, known for his special style of music is an American rapper who has amassed a net worth of $8 million.
Personal Life
Young Thug has six children by four women: three sons and three daughters. He became a father at the age of 17.[121] In April 2015, he became engaged to Jerrika Karlae, who runs a swimsuit line.
In December 2020, Young Thug broke up with his ex-fiancé Jerrika Karlae.[127] Months later, in 2021, Thug began to date Atlanta singer Mariah the Scientist.