YK Osiris facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
YK Osiris
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YK Osiris in 2019
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| Birth name | Osiris Jahkail Williams |
| Born | September 7, 1998 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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Osiris Jahkail Williams (born September 7, 1998), known as YK Osiris, is an American singer and rapper. He became well-known for his 2019 song "Worth It." This song reached the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also earned a "triple platinum" award, meaning it sold over three million copies.
Before "Worth It," his 2018 song "Valentine" also became very popular. "Valentine" received a "platinum" award. These successes helped him sign with Def Jam Recordings, a major music company. His first album, The Golden Child, was released in October 2019.
About YK Osiris
Osiris Jahkail Williams was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He started making music when he was young. He first shared songs using his real name. In 2017, he posted a song called "Fake Love." Later, he started using the name "YK Osiris," which stands for "Young King Osiris."
His Music Journey
In 2018, YK Osiris signed a music contract with Def Jam Recordings. This happened because his song "Valentine" became very popular online. The next year, he released "Worth It." This song became his biggest hit and was his only song as a main artist to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In October 2019, he released his first album, The Golden Child. He also appeared on DaBaby's song "Gospel" in 2019, which also charted on the Billboard Hot 100. In July 2023, he released a new song called "Dear Fans." In 2024, YK Osiris joined Drummer Records and released the song "Time Goes By" in February of that year.
Discography
This section lists the albums and singles YK Osiris has released.
Studio Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
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US R&B |
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| The Golden Child |
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90 | 45 | 8 |
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| Dear Fans |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||
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US R&B/HH |
US Rap |
US Main. R&B/HH |
US Chr. |
CAN |
NZ Hot |
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| "Valentine" | 2018 | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — |
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The Golden Child |
| "Timing" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "4 & a Baby" (with Lennox Cartel) |
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| "Run It Up" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Ride 4 Me" (with Big40) |
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| "Worth It" | 2019 | 48 | 18 | 15 | 7 | — | 87 | — |
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The Golden Child |
| "Freaky Dancer" (featuring DaBaby) |
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| "Shakira" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | The Golden Child | ||
| "Ride" (featuring Kehlani) |
— | — | — | 33 | — | — | 30 | |||
| "Set Me Free" (with Lecrae) |
2020 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | Restoration | |
| "Leave Me On Read" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Money Keep Coming" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "This Christmas" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Be My Girl" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Dear Fans"
(solo or remix with Lloyd) |
2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Dear Fans | |
| "Time Goes By" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "They Don't Love You" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
Other Charted Songs
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| "Gospel" (DaBaby featuring Gucci Mane, Chance the Rapper and YK Osiris) |
2019 | 55 | 32 | 82 | Kirk |
