How much is Tyga worth?
| Net Worth: | $3 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 29 |
| Date of Birth: | November 19, 1989 |
| Residence: | Calabasas, California, U.S. |
| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Songwriter, Singer, Rapper, Actor, Television Personality |
| Updated: | 2024 |
Michael ray Stevenson is popularly known as Tyga his stage name is an American singer, songwriter, actor, rapper and television personality. He was a solo artist initially and released several songs but then in 2008, he signed a contract with Young Money Entertainment, Republic Records, and Cash Money Records.
His most exclusive and topmost single hits include Rack City, Faded, Far Away, And Make It Nasty featuring the most famous celebrities like Chris Richardson, Lil Wayne, And Drake.
In 2011 he released his major-label debut called Careless World: Rise Of The Last King.
Some of his work got too much praise like single that peaked to No. 8 on the billboard hot 100 but some others brought too many disappointments too like the gold album 18th dynasty which was the worst-selling albums of that time.
As of 2022, Tyga net worth is approx $3 million.
Early life
Tyga was born on November 19, 1989, in a socio-economic area of Compton, California and then moved to adjacent Gardena. He attained his pet name from his mother who used to call him Tiger Woods. He is of Jamaican and Vietnamese descent because his mother was, in fact, a Vietnamese.
Stevenson was fond of listening to music since childhood. He used to listen, Lil Wayne, Fabolous Cam’ron, and Eminem. He was born in a low area of Compton but in one of the leaked footage from Bustas (the television show) but he claimed that he belongs to a rich well off family where his parents used to drive a range rover.
Personal life
In the F.A.M.E tour after-party with Chris Brown that was held at The King Of Diamonds in Miami, he met Blac Chyna. She became the leading lady in Tyga’s music video Rack City. The couple announced their engagement in 2011 and gave birth to their son King Cairo Stevenson in 2012. Tyga purchased a $6.5 million mansion in Calabasas for his new family. They both tattooed their son’s name but unfortunately, the couple separated in 2014.
Tyga also had a relationship with Kylie Jenner which became the most highlighted and controversial news of that period because of their age difference. Jenner was just sixteen during their dating period which was legally not allowed. However, the couple got separated shortly in 2017.
Legal issues and robbery cases
Tyga was robbed by unknown assailants. The robbery was of his jewelry and a pair of diamond chains was stolen by a local rapper 40 glocc.
Stevenson was sued multiple times by two women who were the part of his video make it nasty for 10 million dollars for the invasion of privacy, sexual battery, fraud and infliction of emotional distress. Tyga was also sued by a jeweler residing in Beverly Hills’ for not paying him $185000.
Besides this, he was also ordered to pay 80,000 dollars as a settlement to a former landlord who rented Tyga a home in Calabasas.
Career
Tyga career started with multiple demo tapes and mixtapes. The talent of this young artist garnered when he released young on probation. His cousin Travie McCoy offered him to join hands with Independent Label Dcd2 Records (Decaydance Records). He also signed GED Inc. during that period.
In 2008 his first independent album no introduction was released under decaydance records. One of the songs from this album diamond life was used in Madden NFL 2009 and Need For Speed: Undercover (a video game).
During the same year, he joined Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment and was featured in the first song Bed Rock by Young Money and later in 2012 Careless World: Rise Of The Last King the second album was also released.
He also released four songs with Chris brown named Holla At Me, G Shift, Deuces, And No Bull Shit. From these hit numbers, Deuces peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Hip Hop Songs in 2010.
In his career journey, his most highlighted work was an association with The Game, Chris Brown, Kayne West, Travie Mccoy, Schoolboy Q And Honey Cocaine.
Besides this, he signed with the most popular labels Empire, G.E.D Inc., Young Money, Def Jam, Decaydance, Last Kings and GOOD.
As of 2022, Tyga net worth is estimated to be around $3 million making him one of the popular American singers, songwriters, actors, and rappers.
Achievements
Tyga won numerous awards and was nominated several times for his exceptional skills.
He won Much Vibe Hip-Hop Video Of The Year Award by Much Music Video Awards in 2012.
Stevenson was nominated by Grammy Awards in 2011 in best rap in sung collaboration category for Deuces.
In 2011 and 2012 he was nominated by BET Awards in the best collaboration category for The Motto and Deuces. He was nominated by BET Hip Hop Awards in best club banger, Reese’s perfect combo, and best collaboration category for The Motto.
Besides this, the multitalented artist was nominated by MTV Europe Music Awards, American Music Awards, and World Music Awards in different categories for Bubble Butt, Wait For A Minute, Hotel California and Loyal.
In 2011 and 2012 he released his official singles including Far Away, Still Got It, Rack City, Faded, Do My Dance along with the mixtapes Bitch I’m The Shit and Well Done 3.
During the same year, he directed and produced an adult film Rack City: the XXX Movie which was nominated by Multi-Avn Awards.
After his exceptional success with Lil Wayne’s record label, he collaborated with Rick Ross and Bow Wow too. Tyga also Signed Good Music Imprint Kayne West’s Label and started another chapter of his career.
In 2016 Tyga signed a deal with Good Music to redeem himself in the music industry nationally and internationally.
Summary
Tyga is a big name of the hip hop industry. His collaboration with the most famous celebrities was the main reason for his successful career. This multitalented artist gave some of the topmost songs to the music industry.
As of 2022, Tyga net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
