Jeffrey Lamar Williams, (born August 9, 1991), better known by his
stage name Young Thug, is an American rapper from
Atlanta, Georgia. He is perhaps best known for his commercial debut single "
Stoner", as well as his collaborations with fellow
Southern rappers, such as
Rich Homie Quan,
Birdman,
Waka Flocka Flame,
Gucci Mane,
Young Scooter,
Shy Glizzy,
Migos,
Travi$ Scott and
T.I.. Young Thug signed a record deal with Gucci Mane's
1017 Brick Squad Records, an
Asylum/
Atlantic imprint, in early 2013. He gained major recognition in 2014, after being featured on a string of singles, including "
About the Money" and "
Lifestyle", the latter of which peaked at number 16 on the US
Billboard Hot 100 chart.