🔥 Trending Tyga: Rapper, Songwriter, and Actor

Tyga, whose real name is Michael Ray Stevenson, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, television personality, and social media star ⁷⁸. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the rap music scene and for being signed by Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment ⁴⁸.

Early Life and Background

Tyga was born Michael Ray Stevenson. He is of African-Jamaican, African-American, and Vietnamese descent ⁸. While he hasn't spoken extensively about his parents, he has mentioned them in various tracks ⁶.

Music Career and Notable Works

Tyga's music career took off with his debut album, No Introduction, released in 2008 ³. This was followed by two critically acclaimed albums, Careless World: Rise of the Last King and Hotel California, both of which reached the second spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart ³. His stage name, "Tyga," is an acronym for "Thank You God Always" ⁷.

He has collaborated with various artists, including singer Sabi on her song "Cali Love" in 2013 ². Tyga also performed at Harvard University's Yardfest in the Spring of 2013, despite some opposition regarding his lyrics ².

Public Profile and Relationships

Beyond his music, Tyga gained significant media attention for his relationship with reality star Kylie Jenner. They dated from 2015 to 2017 ⁴⁵.

Net Worth

As of 2026, Tyga's net worth is estimated to be $8 million ⁷.