Cyhi the Prynce facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cyhi the Prynce
Cyhi the Prynce performing in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Cydel Charles Young
Also known as	Prynce Cyhi Cyhi Da Prynce
Born	(1984-09-15) September 15, 1984 (age 40)
Origin	Stone Mountain, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Conscious hip-hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Ivy State Sony Def Jam Konvict Muzik

Cydel Charles Young (born September 15, 1984), known as CyHi the Prynce, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is from Stone Mountain, Georgia. In 2009, he signed a music contract with Akon's Konvict Muzik label and Def Jam Recordings.

The next year, he became well-known for appearing on Kanye West's 2010 song "So Appalled". This song was from West's album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. CyHi also helped write many songs for Kanye West. He received five Grammy Award nominations for Best Rap Song. He also got another nomination for his work on Travis Scott's 2018 song "Sicko Mode."

Young has released nine mixtapes. These mixtapes often talk about the history and social issues of Black people in America. In 2015, he left Def Jam and signed with Sony Music. ..... Kanye West helped produce this album. It was praised by critics and appeared on the Billboard 200 music chart.

About CyHi the Prynce

Early Life and Music Start (1985–2011)

Cydel Charles Young grew up in Georgia. He enjoyed playing many sports like football, basketball, and track and field. He also sang in school choirs and took part in school plays and dances. His parents were strict and raised him as a Baptist. They did not let him listen to hip hop music when he was young. However, Young says his parents' rules helped him become a strong person.

In 2009, Young signed a music deal with Akon's Konvict Muzik label. This was part of Def Jam Recordings. Young first got a lot of attention in 2010. This happened when Kanye West, a famous American rapper, supported him. Young says that Beyoncé, a friend of West, convinced Kanye West to sign him. This led to Young being part of West's weekly free music series, GOOD Fridays. He also appeared on West's fifth album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010).

Young recorded his second mixtape, Royal Flush II, with producer CPK. He also planned to work with other producers like the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, No I.D., Kanye West, DJ Toomp, The Alchemist, and Just Blaze. In 2011, Young released his third mixtape, Jack of All Trades. He announced that his first studio album would be called Hardway Musical.

Music Collaborations (2012)

Young was featured on the GOOD Music group album Cruel Summer. This album was released on September 18, 2012. Young appeared on two songs from the album. These were "The Morning" and "Sin City." He worked with many other artists on these tracks.

On January 29, 2013, he released his fifth mixtape, Ivy League: Kick Back. This mixtape featured other artists like 2 Chainz, B.o.B, Travis Porter, and Childish Gambino. Even though he was not on Kanye West's Yeezus album, Young helped write almost all of its songs. CyHi continued to get his first studio album, Hardway Musical, ready for release.

Album Release and Recent Work (2015–Present)

By August 2015, CyHi's album still did not have a release date. He was also no longer with Def Jam Recordings. He released a song called "Elephant in the Room." This song talked about his album delays and his feelings about the situation. CyHi later explained that the song was not meant to be a serious attack. He said it was more like playful teasing, similar to how Eminem would tease Dr. Dre.

After this, a new album called L.I.O.N. was announced. It still showed the G.O.O.D. Music logo. This showed that CyHi was still connected to the label and on good terms.

..... Before the album, he released two songs: "Movin' Around" with Schoolboy Q and "Dat Side" with Kanye West.

He also helped write songs for the ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign) album Vultures 1. This album was released on February 10, 2024. The songs he wrote on were "Keys to My Life" and "Vultures."

On February 14, 2021, CyHi shared on Instagram that he had survived a dangerous event. He was driving on an Atlanta highway when his car was reportedly shot at. This caused his car to flip over. After his car hit a pole and crashed into a tree, the person continued to shoot at the car before leaving.

Music Releases

Mixtapes

• Royal Flush (2010)
• Royal Flush 2 (2011)
• Jack of All Trades (2011)
• Ivy League Club (2012)
• Ivy League: Kick Back (2013)
• Black Hystori Project (2014)
• Black Hystori Project 2: N.A.A.C.P. (2015)

Awards and Nominations

Grammy Awards (as a Songwriter)