Jeffery Lamar Williams, professionally known as Young Thug, is a genre-defying rapper, singer, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. Born on August 16, 1991, he gained attention with his eccentric vocal delivery and boundary-pushing style, debuting with mixtapes like 1017 Thug (2013). Thug's mainstream breakthrough came with hits like "Lifestyle" (with Rich Gang), "Stoner," and "Danny Glover," establishing him as a pioneer of Atlanta's trap movement. His debut studio album So Much Fun (2019) topped the Billboard 200, featuring hits like "Hot" and "The London." Known for collaborations with stars like Future, Drake, Travis Scott, and J. Cole, he also founded YSL Records, fostering talent like Gunna and Lil Keed. Thug's influence extends beyond music, shaping modern hip-hop aesthetics and sound.