Michael Ray Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), known professionally as “Tyga,” a backronym for ‘Thank You God Always,’ is an American rapper and singer. After several independent releases, he signed a recording contract with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Cash Money Records and Republic Records in 2008.
His second album and major label debut, “Careless World: Rise of the Last King” (2012), peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It spawned the Billboard Hot 100 top ten single “Rack City”, as well as the top 40 single “Faded” (featuring Lil Wayne). His third album, “Hotel California” (2013), received mixed reviews, as did his collaborative album with singer Chris Brown, “Fan of a Fan: The Album” (2015).
