Yung Mal

Hailing from Zone 6 on Atlanta’s East Side, Yung Mal (born on August 6, 1999) is an American rapper that first rose to prominence in the trap scene through a series of mixtapes with fellow MC Lil Quill in the late 2010s. Known for his high-speed delivery and evocative street-smart chronicles of life in urban Atlanta, Yung Mal started recording his own material at the age of 13 and released his viral debut single “Str8 Out Da Pot” in 2016. Deeply rooted in the city’s thriving trap scene, the rapper then teamed up with longtime friend Lil Quill for the 2017 mixtapes Blessed Lil Bastards and Blessed Lil Bastards 2. The online success of these releases prompted an invitation from trap head honcho Gucci Mane to join his 1017 label. That year, the duo stayed prolific as ever, releasing the EPs Kids of the 6 and Came From Zero, a star-studded mixtape featuring guest appearances by Gunna, Lil Baby, and Rich The Kid. Produced by longtime collaborator Gudda Tay, a fourth mixtape arrived in 2018 under the title of Blessed Lil Bastards 3, which was followed closely by the Richie Souf collaborative EP Souf6. While Quill served time in prison, Yung Mal dropped his official studio debut Iceburg in 2019 to great critical acclaim. Featuring cameos by Gucci Mane (“Fresh”), Pi’erre Bourne, and Lil Gotit (“Action”), the album kicked the rapper’s career into high gear and paved the way for subsequent EPs Iceberg Sosa and 6 Rings, released in the wake of the new decade.