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Griffin in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Tyrone William Griffin Jr.
Also known as	Ty$ Dolla Sign
Born	(1982-04-13) April 13, 1982 (age 43) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B West Coast hip-hop trap
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter record producer
Instruments	Vocals keyboards guitar drums sampler synthesizer bass guitar
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Motown EZMNY The MVMNT Pushaz Ink Taylor Gang Atlantic

Tyrone William Griffin Jr. (born April 13, 1982), known to fans as Ty Dolla Sign, is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He comes from Los Angeles, California. He is famous for his unique blend of R&B and hip-hop music.

Early Life and Music Start

Ty Dolla Sign was born Tyrone William Griffin Jr. on April 13, 1982, in Los Angeles. His father, Tyrone Griffin, was a musician in the band Lakeside. Growing up, Ty Dolla Sign met famous artists like Earth, Wind & Fire and Prince through his dad. This helped him fall in love with soul music from a young age.

He started his music journey by learning to play the bass guitar. Later, he taught himself to play drums, guitars, keyboards, and the MPC. Ty Dolla Sign and his music partner, Kory, signed a record deal with Venus Brown and Buddah Brown Entertainment. They released a mixtape called Raw & Bangin Mixtape Vol 2.

Music Career Highlights

Ty Dolla Sign first became known in 2010. He was featured on a song called "Toot It and Boot It" by rapper YG. This song became a small hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2012, he signed with Atlantic Records. The next year, he joined Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Entertainment.

First Album and Big Hits

Ty Dolla Sign in November 2013.

In February 2014, Ty Dolla Sign shared that his first studio album would be called Free TC. He planned to release it later that year. Before the album, he released a mixtape called Sign Language in August 2014. It featured artists like Jeremih, Wiz Khalifa, and YG.

On May 26, 2015, he released "Only Right," the first song from Free TC. It featured TeeCee4800, Joe Moses, and YG. The second song, "Blasé", came out on June 26, 2015. It featured Future and Rae Sremmurd. "Blasé" became a very popular song, selling over a million copies. Another song from the album, "Saved" featuring E-40, also became a hit.

Ty Dolla Sign in November 2014.

His first album, Free TC, was released on November 13, 2015. It reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. In February 2016, Ty Dolla Sign was featured on the Fifth Harmony song "Work from Home". This song became a huge success, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

More Albums and Collaborations

On September 23, 2016, Ty Dolla Sign released a project called Campaign. It reached number 28 on the Billboard 200.

Ty Dolla Sign performing in Toronto, 2015.

His next album, Beach House 3, came out on October 27, 2017. It included popular songs like "Love U Better" with Lil Wayne and The-Dream, and "So Am I" with Damian Marley and Skrillex. The album reached number 11 on the Billboard 200.

In 2018, Ty Dolla Sign teamed up with Jeremih to release a joint album called MihTy. They used the name MihTy, which is a mix of their names. This album featured artists like French Montana and Chris Brown.

Recent Projects and Future Music

Ty Dolla Sign released the song "Purple Emoji" with J. Cole in May 2019. He then announced his third solo album, which was first called Tyrone.

On July 1, 2020, he released "Ego Death" with Kanye West, FKA Twigs, and Skrillex. He later changed his album's name to Featuring Ty Dolla Sign. He said the new title showed how much he loves working with other artists. This album came out on October 23, 2020. It featured many famous artists like Kid Cudi, Post Malone, and Nicki Minaj.

In 2021, Ty Dolla Sign released a collaborative album with the R&B group Dvsn called Cheers to the Best Memories. It included a song with the late Mac Miller.

¥$ listening party in Bologna, Italy, for Vultures 1 (2024)

In 2023, Ty Dolla Sign announced a project with Kanye West. Their duo is called "¥$". Their first album, Vultures 1, was released on February 10, 2024. It became Ty Dolla Sign's first number one album on the Billboard 200 chart. They released Vultures 2 on August 3, 2024. Ty Dolla Sign has also shared that a third Vultures album and his fourth solo album, Tycoon, are coming soon.

Music Style

Ty Dolla Sign's music mixes contemporary R&B with hip hop sounds. He often plays many instruments on his songs.

He has said that Nate Dogg and Chris Brown influenced his singing style. He also looks up to artists like 2Pac, J Dilla, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli. He admires Prince because Prince also sings, produces, and plays many instruments, just like him. Ty Dolla Sign has also mentioned that Kim Burrell and Brandy are some of his favorite singers.

Personal Life

Ty Dolla Sign has a daughter named Jailynn Crystal. He supported Kanye West's presidential campaign in 2020.

Discography

Solo Studio Albums

• Free TC (2015)
• Beach House 3 (2017)
• Featuring Ty Dolla Sign (2020)
• Tycoon (2025)

Collaborative Studio Albums

• MihTy (with Jeremih as MihTy) (2018)
• Cheers to the Best Memories (with Dvsn) (2021)
• Vultures 1 (with Kanye West as ¥$) (2024)
• Vultures 2 (with Kanye West as ¥$) (2024)

Filmography

Television

Awards and Nominations

Ty Dolla Sign has won several awards for his music. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Ty Dolla Sign para niños