Young Thug is popular among fans for his unique sound and hooks.
Young Thug is an American rapper popular for his autotune-fused sound, gangster persona and catchy melodies. He began his career in 2010 and has steadily built a popular fan base over the years. He has successfully transitioned from a mixtape rapper to a Billboard-charting artist who has inspired a lot of rappers to follow in his footsteps. Here's everything you need to know about him.
Young Thug is a popular American rapper hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career in 2010 and has gained mainstream success through his unique sound and infectious hooks.
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Young Thug's real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams. He adopted his real name as a symbol of his rough upbringing in Georgia and the experiences he had to live through as a kid.
He was born on 16th August 1991, making him 34 years old in 2025.
He stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall (191 cm). People often assume him to be average, only to be surprised by the rapper's real height.
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He has 10 siblings. Being the 10th child and the most popular, he has kept his family information private.
He is not married to anyone. He was in a long-term relationship with American singer and songwriter Mariah Amani Buckles, popularly known as Mariah the Scientist.
He is reported to have 6 children from various women. However, information about his children has been kept private by the famous hip hop artist.
He is famous for his unique sound, infectious hooks and street persona. His fashion choices and overall demeanour also set him apart from the rest.
Young Thug has delivered some massive hits in his career. Some of his biggest include his collaboration with Selena Gomez on the song "Havana," "The London" featuring J. Cole and Travis Scott, "Stoner," and "Hot" featuring Gunna, among many others.
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Young Thug was raised in the Jonesboro South projects in Atlanta, Georgia. The city's trap music sound, pioneered by T.I. and Gucci Man, influenced his early career.
He is single at the moment. However, he was dating popular American singer and songwriter Mariah the Scientist until their breakup in September 2025.
Thus, there is no public record mentioning his personal wealth; online sources report the Atlanta-based rapper's assets to be worth around $4-5 million. These estimates do not include his music catalogue and other business ventures.
Young Slime Life (YSL) is a music label founded by the Atlanta-based rapper. A popular artist from the label is the "fuckumean" rapper Gunna.
Young Thug and Gunna were long-time friends, business partners and collaborators. Their relationship came to a sour end after the latter cooperated with the police amid the widely covered YSL RICO trial.
After several successful mixtapes, the "Stoner" rapper released his debut album "So Much Fun" in 2019.
He was in jail for being suspected of running a criminal empire in the disguise of the music label YSL. He was charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisation Act (RICO).
He was arrested in May 2022. After fighting his case for over 2 years, he accepted a plea deal. The deal sentenced him to time served along with 15 15-yearof probation, allowing him to return home.
After returning home, the popular YSL rapper kept quiet for a while and only appeared in select interviews. In recent times, he has been in the headlines again after a series of leaked phone calls that he made during his time in prison. He tried to address the leaks in an interview with Big Bank. However, the leaks kept piling up, also leading to his breakup with Mariah, the Scientist.
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