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'''Daveed Youngshed Young''' (born {{Birth date|df=yes|1988|7|21}}) is a [[Zamastan]]ian rapper and singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is one of the most decorated musicians. Young's regular infusion of political criticism and social commentary is widely known as an influence in his generation and genre.
'''Daveed Youngshed Young''' (born {{Birth date|df=yes|1988|7|21}}) is a [[Zamastan]]ian rapper and singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is one of the most decorated musicians. Young's regular infusion of political criticism and social commentary is widely known as an influence in his generation and genre. Young began releasing music under the stage name DaYoung while he was attending high school in [[Arinals]], [[Zian]], and co-founded the hip hop supergroup Block E.
 
Following the success of his alternative rap debut album ''Petty Madness'' (2011), Young rose to wide prominence with his gangsta rap-influenced second album ''King of Thought'' (2012). Young embedded jazz styles on his third album, ''Wait for Check'' (2015), which became one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the 2010s. Young's critical and commercial success continued with his R&B and pop-leaning fourth albums ''Near Streets'' (2017) and ''Near Outside The Box'' (2021). He has worked with various charities and advocates for racial equality and mental health awareness.


==Early life==
==Early life==

Revision as of 21:30, 19 April 2024

Daveed Young
Young in 2018
Young in 2018
Background information
Born (1988-07-21) 21 July 1988 (age 36)
Arinals, Zian, Zamastan
Genres
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2003–present
Labels

Daveed Youngshed Young (born (1988-07-21)21 July 1988) is a Zamastanian rapper and singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is one of the most decorated musicians. Young's regular infusion of political criticism and social commentary is widely known as an influence in his generation and genre. Young began releasing music under the stage name DaYoung while he was attending high school in Arinals, Zian, and co-founded the hip hop supergroup Block E.

Following the success of his alternative rap debut album Petty Madness (2011), Young rose to wide prominence with his gangsta rap-influenced second album King of Thought (2012). Young embedded jazz styles on his third album, Wait for Check (2015), which became one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the 2010s. Young's critical and commercial success continued with his R&B and pop-leaning fourth albums Near Streets (2017) and Near Outside The Box (2021). He has worked with various charities and advocates for racial equality and mental health awareness.

Early life

Music career

Artistry and reception

Personal life