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10 Things You Should Know About Young Thug - Every so often, you start hearing an artist's name — maybe it's on Twitter, maybe around friends, or maybe your favorite rapper mentions him — but you don't know much about that newcomer. The latest sensation? Young Thug. He's an Atlanta upstart who counts Drake and Kanye West among his growing cohort of fans. Get to know more about this buzzing MC. (Photo: Young Thug via Instagram)

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ATL's Finest - Young Thug was born Jeffrey Williams in Atlanta as the second of 11 children. Later, he moved to the Georgia suburb of Jonesboro before relocating back to ATL where his music career has since gained momentum.(Photo: Young Thug via Twitter)

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Squad Up - In 2013, YT signed with Gucci Mane's 1017 Brick Squad after catching the ear of the crew's head honcho, Gucci Mane. According to a tweet from Gucci this past summer, Thug will appear on the upcoming group album, Big Money Talk. (Photo: Hoodrich Media/HPG Music)  

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But About to Be Free? - Even though he's aligned with Gucci and Co., Thug recently said that he's getting ready to sign with Future's Freebandz label. Details on the deal have yet been released. (Photo: Young Thug via Instagram) 

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Major Co-Signs - What really made people outside of Atlanta take notice of Young Thug was when both Drake and Kanye West were seen in videos — separately — turning up to YT's "Danny Glover." Danny Brown is also a fan. (Photo: Young Thug via Twitter) 

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Weezy Influenced - Thug has stated that Lil Wayne is his favorite rapper. He's also listed Frank Ocean, Rihanna, Usher and James Blake among his favorite artists. (Photo: Hoodrich Media/HPG Music) 

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Stylin' on You - Young Thug definitely has a unique appearance with his lip ring, septum ring and numerous tattoos.(Photo: Young Thug via Instagram) 

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Above the Clouds - His newly buzzing hit, "Stoner," is a low-key jam that's still excitable and can sound good in the club. It has been unofficially remixed by both Wale and Jim Jones.(Photo: Young Thug via Twitter) 

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Building a Catalog - Since 2011, when he dropped I Came From Nothing, he's released three other solo mixtapes: I Came From Nothing 2 (2011); I Came From Nothing 3 (2012); and 1017 Thug (2013), the latter of which Rolling Stone magazine pinned as one of their 10 Best Mixtapes in 2013. "He raps, yes, but mostly he sings wildly through Autotune. He's part Future, part Lil Wayne, part modern dancehall imp, all ATLien," RS wrote.(Photo: Hoodrich Media/HPG Music)  

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Not Slowing Down - In the last month alone, he’s released a joint mixtape with Bloody Jay (Black Portland) and with PeeWee Longway, Rich the Kid and Migos (Lobby Runners) and has another solo tape in the works. (Photo: Young Thug via Instagram) 

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Paying Respects - Last February, Young Thug released a song called "Let Me Live," which was an uptempo yet heartfelt tribute to the late Trayvon Martin. (Photo: Young Thug via Instagram)