Young Lay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Young Lay
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| Birth name | Lathan Williams |
| Born | 1975 (age 49–50) Vallejo, California, U.S. |
| Genres | West Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1994–2004 |
| Associated acts | Mac Dre, Ray Luv, Dubee, Mac Mall Tupac Shakur |
Lathan Williams (born in 1975 in Vallejo, California), known as Young Lay, is a San Francisco Bay Area hip hop artist. He is a talented rapper from the West Coast.
Young Lay has worked with many other artists. These include Ray Luv, Tupac Shakur, and Mac Dre.
In 1995, Young Lay faced a serious challenge. He was badly hurt but showed great strength. He worked hard in therapy to recover and learn to speak again. After this, he bravely continued his music career.
In 1996, a sad event happened involving Young Lay's infant son, Le-Zhan Williams. The baby was taken from his home. This case was featured on TV shows like America's Most Wanted and Unsolved Mysteries.
Six years later, in 2002, police received a tip. This led to the arrest of the people involved. Young Lay's son, Le-Zhan, who was then six years old, was safely reunited with his family.
Young Lay's Music Journey
Young Lay released several music albums during his career. His music is part of the West Coast hip hop style. He is known for his unique sound and storytelling in his songs.
Studio Albums
Young Lay has released two studio albums. These albums feature his original songs.
- Black 'N Dangerous (1996)
- Unsolved Mysteries (1998)
Other Albums
He also released a compilation album. This type of album brings together songs from different projects.
- Young Lay Presents: Lifeline Original Soundtrack (2004)
Young Lay also released a remix album. Remix albums feature new versions of existing songs.
- Don't Get It Twisted (2003)
Guest Appearances
Young Lay has also appeared on songs by other artists. This means he was a guest rapper on their tracks.
