YT also known as Young Threat was born October 11, 1988 in Inglewood, California. His parents knew that this vibrant child was going to be a huge star one day. As an adolescent, he had a gift when it came to the pen and pad. He started to get recognition not only for his skills as an artist, but everyone knew this boy was different. YT is raw and from the streets of Southern California. He was moved from school to school and eventually found himself on the streets getting paid and only wearing the hottest gear. He eventually felt something missing. Many of his hardships dealt with the loss of long time friends getting killed to violence on the streets. He would soon find himself feeling all alone. He realized he would have to make it by himself. For many years, everybody told him he needed to be in the studio recording. He started recording mix tapes with friends. After dropping verses and hooks like loose change, he eventually started writing verses for others when they came to stumbling blocks. In February 2007, YT was introduced to Mark Carter also known as Mellow Mac, a producer of Kram Records. Mellow Mac was impressed at the first meeting by his versatile flow and lyrical skills. They started collaborating on songs. Mark Carter signed YT to an artist development deal and he went through an extensive artist development program. Kram put the polishing touches on a star that is waiting for his chance to shine. At the young age of nineteen, the hip hop game is in for a big surprise.
Videos
"Do It"
"I Don't Lose"
"Girls on the Block, Boys from the Hood"
Caliboys - Live at the Knitting Factory
"YT FREESTYLE"
