Draft:YXNG K.A

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YXNG K.A is a rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born on April 12, 2003. and grew up in Abbotsford Homes, a public housing project in the north part of the city[1]. He was an athlete in high school where he played football and basketball. He dropped out of high school in Grade 12 when he began to achieve musical success [2]

Although YXNG K.A enjoyed music throughout his life, he did not aspire to be a rapper. He wrote and recorded his first track in February 2019 at the suggestion of a friend and his music found instant support within the Abbotsford Housing Projects[3]. His career evolved quickly, and by May 2019 at the age of 17, YXNG K.A had signed with a record label [4].

His debut EP, Baby Reaper, was released in 2020. His second album, Reaper Szn, was released in 2021.

YXNG K.A is represented by Philadelphia's Stack and Starve Records and has a record deal with Interscope Records.

References[edit]

  1. ^ YXNG K.A: talks being 17 & growing up in North Philly projects. Staying in school & avoiding drama, retrieved 2024-01-01
  2. ^ Yxng K.A. Talks Signing Major Deal 3 Months After Dropping 1st Video, New Single w/ Lil Durk, retrieved 2024-01-01
  3. ^ "The Concrete" Podcast Episode 35 with music artist Yxng K.A, retrieved 2024-01-01
  4. ^ YXNG K.A: talks being 17 & growing up in North Philly projects. Staying in school & avoiding drama, retrieved 2024-01-01