This book chronicles the life and career of Young Thug, one of the most influential and successful rappers of the 21st century. From his humble beginnings in Atlanta, Georgia, to his rise to superstardom, readers will get an
Jeffery Lamar Williams II, known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, he is considered an influential figure in modern hip-hop and trap music, and a popularizer of the mumble rap microgenre. Williams began his musical career in 2011, releasing a series of mixtapes beginning with I Came from Nothing. In 2013, he signed with fellow Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane's 1017 Records and gained further attention and praise for his debut mixtape with the label, 1017 Thug, released in February of that year.