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 is famous for his 2019 song "Worth It." This song became very popular and sold millions of copies. It was one of the top 50 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Before "Worth It," his 2018 song "Valentine" also became a hit. Its success helped him sign with a big music company called Def Jam Recordings.
Early Life and Music Journey
Osiris Jahkail Williams was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He started making music when he was young. At first, he shared songs using his real name. In 2017, he posted a song called "Fake Love." Later, he began using the name "YK Osiris," which means "Young King Osiris."
In 2018, YK Osiris signed a 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 his only song as the main artist to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In October 2019, he released his first album, The Golden Child. He also sang on DaBaby's song "Gospel" in 2019. This song also made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2022, he left Def Jam Recordings. In July 2023, he released a new song called "Dear Fans." In 2024, YK Osiris joined Drummer Records and released "Time Goes By" in February.
Music Albums
YK Osiris has released several albums and many songs. Here are his main albums:
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
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US R&B /HH |
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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Popular Songs
Here are some of YK Osiris's most well-known songs:
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||
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US R&B/HH |
US Rap |
US Main. R&B/HH |
US Chr. |
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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
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| "Gospel" (DaBaby featuring Gucci Mane, Chance the Rapper and YK Osiris) |
2019 | 55 | 32 | 82 | Kirk |
