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Michael Stevenson (born November 19, 1989 in Compton, California), better known by his stage name Tyga, is an American hip hop artist signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment and Decaydance. He is the cousin of Travis McCoy, lead vocalist of the group Gym Class Heroes. In 2006 he released his first mixtape, Young on Probation, and released his debut studio album, No Introduction, in 2008. He has since released a further five mixtapes, with the latest being 2009’s The Potential, and plans to release his second album, The Introduction sometime in 2009 or early 2010. His song “Diamond Life” was featured on the Madden NFL 09 soundtrack, and was also included in the Need for Speed Undercover soundtrack. |
