Young Thug
Atlanta rapper whose distinctive melodic style and unconventional approach to rhyme schemes influenced an entire generation of artists and made him one of the most creative voices in modern trap.
Pantheon Standing
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| Top 100 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | — | — |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Atlanta rapper whose distinctive melodic style and unconventional approach to rhyme schemes influenced an entire generation of artists and made him one of the most creative voices in modern trap
Awards & Recognition
No Grammy data on record.
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co-founder YSL Records
Grammy Award winner (Beautiful People)
Rank History
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