Yung Bans facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yung Bans
Coleman in February 2025
Background information
Birth name	Vas Coleman
Also known as	Banboi
Born	(1999-05-25) May 25, 1999 (age 26) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop cloud rap mumble rap trap
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2014–present
Labels	AWAL

Vas Coleman (born May 25, 1999), known as Yung Bans, is a rapper from the United States. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He became well-known for his song "Lonely" released in 2017. This song featured Lil Skies and earned a "gold" award, meaning it sold many copies.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Vas Coleman was born in St. Louis, Missouri. When he was in seventh grade, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He went to Langston Hughes High School and also to Virgil I. Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama.

Coleman started rapping when he was in sixth grade. Back then, he used the name Ban Boy. He later decided to make music his career during high school. Some of the artists who inspired him include Lil Wayne, Chief Keef, and Tyler, the Creator.

Music Career Highlights

Yung Bans released his first song, "4Tspoon," on May 21, 2015. He made this song with another rapper, Playboi Carti. Later that year, in November, he worked with Ski Mask the Slump God on a song called "ILOVEITWHENTHEYRUN."

In 2016, Coleman was featured on Smokepurpp's song "Damage." He also released his own song, "Right Through You," on December 22, 2016.

Yung Bans gained more attention in December 2017. He released his first two extended plays (EPs) around this time. These were titled Yung Bans and Yung Bans Vol. 2. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs.

In June 2018, he released the song "Ridin." This track featured YBN Nahmir and Landon Cube. He also released more EPs in 2018. These included Yung Bans Vol. 3, Yung Bans Vol. 4, and Yung Bans Vol. 5. In November 2018, he worked with rapper Jasiah on a song called "Shenanigans."

In July 2019, Yung Bans released his first full studio album. It was called Misunderstood. He has continued to release new music, including his album REAL ROCKSTAR in May 2025. He also released BEFORE RR in April 2025.

Notable Songs

Yung Bans has released many songs throughout his career. One of his most famous songs is "Lonely," which came out in 2017. This song featured Lil Skies and became a "gold" certified hit. This means it was very popular and sold many copies.

Other songs he has released include:

• "Right Through You" (2016)
• "No Mercy" (featuring Yung Lean) (2017)
• "Dresser" (2017)
• "Moonwalkin" (with Prado Bans) (2017)
• "Ain't Know" (2017)
• "No Cap" (with Reese LAFLARE) (2017)
• "It's Snowin pt. 2" (featuring Wifisfuneral) (2018)
• "Boss" (with Drako) (2018)
• "Mean Mug" (2018)
• "Can't Cry" (with Mark Countup) (2018)
• "Easter Pink" (with Gunna) (2018)
• "Pay the Price" (with HIGHLE) (2018)
• "Freezing Cold" (with Nessy and KILLY) (2019)
• "Tik Tik Tik" (with JetsonMade) (2019)
• "Partna In Crime (P.I.C.)" (2019)
• "Freak Show" (featuring Latto) (2020)
• "Blow Her Back Out" (featuring Ka$hdami) (2021)
• "Most Days" (with Ola Runt) (2021)
• "Won't Think Twice" (2021)
• "My Bruddas" (with Lil Gnar) (2022)
• "Kick" (with Lil Woadie and Thee Prophecy) (2022)
• "Ghosttown" (with ZZ) (2022)
• "Who Want Smoke" (2023)
• "The Streets" (2023)
• "Luv 4 Granted" (2023)
• "YN" (with Lil Keed) (2025)
• "AIRBORNE" (with Raq baby) (2025)