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Jeffery Lamar Williams, more professionally known as Young Thug, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, he has reserved a spot for himself in the U.S. music charts since 2011, making his music has very popular at night clubs and parties.
The second youngest of eleven children, growing up in the Jonesboro South projects in Atlanta Georgia, Thug has worked hard to earn recognition. He has set many trends in his early career as a style icon and carries himself with a casual and effortless demeanor. His bling, accessories, and long hair is now a fashion statement for aspiring rappers. In his adolescent years he discovered that he comprehended women’s fashion better, and began sporting new styles combining male and female attires, which he continues to exhibit at various events and manages to pull off. This may have generated many controversies, but not as much as his proclamation of being homosexual, even though he is engaged to Jerrika Karle.
Without concealing his unconventional lifestyle, he has become a star owing to his impeccable rhythm. He is candid, blunt and non-chalant, which helps him remain unaffected by negative criticism.
Bio
Name: Jeffery Lamar Williams
Birthdate: August 16, 1991
Place of Birth: Atlanta, GA
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'3" (190cm)
Personal
Life
At twenty-eight, Thugger has six children from four women. He is currently engaged to Jerrika Karlae, whom is the manager of a swimsuit line.
In December 2016, Thug joined the #fightpovertyagain campaign. On June 29, 2017, Thug donated all proceeds of a sold-out concert to Planned Parenthood.
Known for his atypical and free-spirited mannerism, Young Thug has never written down the lyrics of his songs. Instead he plans his lyrics by drawing shapes and designs.
Achievements & Legacy
● Over the years of his career, Young Thug went from working for several different labels, to founding his own thriving record label in 2016: YSL Records.
● In 2018, he released a compilation album, Slime Language showcasing the artists he has signed to his own label.
● Young Thug not only has received outstanding recognition and success from his fans, but also from the critics.
• He won a Grammy in 2019 for “Song of the Year” for his collaboration on Donald Glover’s song, This is America.
• He also won “Best Song” and “Best Video” at the Video Music Awards for his hit single, Havana in 2018, and received a nomination for “Song of the Summer” in 2019 for The London.
●King of the Slime