A successful rapper, Young Thug released his debut mixtape, 1017 Thug in 2013, shortly after signing to Gucci Mane’s music imprint. Since then, he has come out with several projects including I’m Up, Slime Season 3, Jeffery, and Beautiful Thugger Girls. You can learn more about the artist below.
Young Thug– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Jeffery Lamar Williams
Nick Name
Young Thug, No My Name is Jeffery, Jeffery
Occupation and Job
Singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer
Famous For
Young Thug initially came to the public’s attention for his collaborations with Gucci Mane, Cash Out, and Rich Homie Quan. He later released his debut mixtape, 1017 Thug after signing to 1017 Records in early 2013.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 26 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on August 16, 1991
Place of Birth/Hometown
Young Thug was born in Atlanta, Georgia. From the Sylvan Hills area, he grew up in the Jonesboro South projects with his ten brothers and sisters. Some of his neighbors included Ludacris, 2 Chains, and Wacka Flock Flame.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
African American
Young Thug Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 6’3″ tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 193cm tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 165 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 75kg
Body Measurements
At this time, Young Thug’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
His waist size has not been disclosed
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size is unknown at this time
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Young Thug’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Young Thug in a Relationship?
Up until earlier this year, Young Thug was engaged to his fiancee at the time, Jerrika Karla. Prior to tying the knot, however, the relationship had gone downhill leading the two to separate. Last month, the rapper allegedly threatened his ex-fiancee on social media, which sparked some degree of controversy.
Young Thug’s Girlfriends
At this time, we do not have any information on Young Thug’s previous relationships and girlfriends.
Mother
Unknown
Father
Unknown
Sisters
Born into a large family, Young Thug has ten brothers and sisters, all of whom he grew up with in Tennessee.
Brothers
Born into a large family, Young Thug has ten brothers and sisters, all of whom he grew up with in Tennessee.
Children
The rapper currently has six children with four different women- three boys and three girls; the oldest was born when he was still a teen.
High School
As a teenager, Young Thug went to a local high school in Atlanta, Georgia. Details of his student days remain much a mystery to this day.
Did Young Thug Go to College
No, as far as we can tell, Young Thug has not pursued higher education.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any information on Young Thug’s salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Young Thug has an estimated net worth of $3 Million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
Playing basketball and listening to music
Favorite Food
According to his manager, Young Thug eats “no real food”. For instance, he can eat a pizza late in the evening, followed by a birthday cake at midnight and a couple trays of chicken wings at 1:30 am.
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Purple- he had even released a song titled, Color Purple with Rich Homie Quan
Favorite Music Artists
Lil Wayne
Favorite Sports
Baseball
Horoscope
Born on August 16, he is a Leo
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Young Thug’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Young Thug’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/youngthugmusic
Young Thug’s Twitter Username
Young Thug’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/thuggerthugger1
Young Thug’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwdplPbuTFZj_64d03tSBA
Young Thug’s Snapchat Username
Young Thug’s Snapchat username is @thuggersnap
Other Interesting Facts:
- His debut album, 1017 Thug was hailed as one of the best albums of the first half the 2010’s by Pitchfork Magazine
- A former teenage parent, he donated the entirety of the proceeds of a sold-out concert to Planned Parenthood
- He currently lives in an 11,000 square feet home in Buckhead, Atlanta- a lavish property with six bedrooms and eleven bathrooms
- In terms of style, he has been compared to the likes of Little Richard, Prince, and Davis Bowie
- He has received a handful of industry accolades throughout his career- just recently, he won an MTV Video Music Award for his track, Wyclef Jean
- This September, he was arrested by officials in Georgia after being caught in possession of a firearm and drugs
- At one point in 2015, a number of Young Thug’s songs were leaked onto the internet during a series of data breaches
- His childhood friend is fellow rapper PeeWee Longway, who had lived just four doors down his home
Young Thug Bio – 2018 Update
Born and raised in Atlanta, Young Thug released a few records in the early 2010’s prior to landing a contract with 1017 Records. From there, he churned out several mixtapes including, 1017 Thug, Young Thug Mane La Flare, 1017 Thug 2, and 1017 Thug 3. Then in 2015, the rapper issued Barter 6. Riding on the momentum, he later came out with, I’m Up, Slime Season 3, and Jeffery. Some highlights from said projects include For My People (Feat. Lil Duke), With Them, Digits, and Memo. That same year, he also collaborated with Travis Scott on the platinum hit, Pick Up the Phone.
Earlier this summer, Young Thug released the mixtape, Beautiful Thugger Girls. A considerable hit, it peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Top 200. From there, he teamed up with fellow rapper Future on the project, Super Slimey which managed to top some US record charts. Speaking of collaborations, he has also been featured in the works of Tyga, B.o.B, Camila Cabello, and Chris Brown earlier this year. What else has he done in 2017? As expected from such an artist, he has also been touring most of this year. From February until now, he has performed at over 40 different venues across the country from London to Finland. At this time, it doesn’t look like the emcee has any upcoming tour dates.
