Atlanta based rapper who was given the birth name of Jeffrey Williams and gained notoriety in 2013 following the release of his mixtape 1017 Thug. He was signed by Gucci Mane's label 1017 Brick Squad Records after Mane listened to his first three mixtapes I Came From Nothing Parts 1, 2, and 3.
Early Life (Childhood)Young Thug was born Jeffery Lamar Williams on August 16, 1991,[7] in Atlanta, Georgia; the second youngest of his ten siblings. Williams is from Sylvan Hills, a neighborhood in Atlanta (Zone 3).
Interesting FactsHe was a part of the 25 New Rappers to Watch Out For list put out by Complex in 2013. He became known for his commercial debut single "Stoner", as well as his collaborations with fellow Southern rappers, such as Rich Homie Quan, Birdman, and others.
Personal LifeHe moved from Atlanta to Jonesboro South projects to work on his musical style. In 2015, he got engaged to Jerrika Karlae. Young Thug has six kids by four women.
RumorOn February 26, 2014, Young Thug was arrested in Atlanta for possession of a controlled substance, driving without a seat belt, reckless conduct, and reckless driving.
