Jeffery Lamar Williams, more famously known as Young Thug, is an American rapper. He has reserved a spot for himself in the U.S. music charts since 2011. Collaborating with artists such as Gucci Mane, Birdman, Waka Flocka Flame and Richie Homie, he has become today’s mainstream rapper. He released a mix tape in 2013, which received positive reviews, making his music popular at night clubs and parties. Growing up amongst ten siblings, he has worked hard to earn recognition - first at Atlanta and then in the States. He has set many trends in his early career as a style icon and carries himself with a casual and effortless demeanor. His bling accessories and long hair, is now a fashion statement for aspiring rappers. In his adolescent years he discovered that he comprehended women’s fashion better, and began sporting new styles combining male and female attires, which he continues to exhibit at various events and manages to pull off. This may have generated many controversies, but not as much as his proclamation of being homosexual, even though he is engaged to Jerrika Karle. Without concealing his unconventional lifestyle, he has become a star owing to his impeccable rhythm. He is candid, blunt and non-chalant, which helps him remain unaffected by negative criticism.
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