Micheal Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, better known by his stage name Tyga, is a well-known American rapper. Born to Vietnamese-Jamaican parents, Tyga was influenced by a low socioeconomic background and street life during his childhood. His cousin introduced him to rap music, which had a major impact on his life and encouraged him to take up music as a profession. There are various stories about the origin of his nickname ‘Tyga.’ He made it big with his music albums and mixtapes, which were made in collaboration with other big names in the industry. His music videos are known for explicit scenes and deep lyrics. He has also produced and acted in a few adult movies. His career has had its ups and downs; while he has earned a ‘Grammy’ nomination and ‘MuchMusic Video Award,’ he has also faced several legal issues. His personal life has also been turbulent; he has had a string of relationships and a son born out of marriage. After three successful albums, his fourth album had problems being released. However, he managed to release it and followed it up with other albums. He has a number of friends in the American rap scene and several followers on social media.