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Yung Tory
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| Birth name | Tory Patterson Christie |
| Born | April 24, 1996 |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Canadian hip hop |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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Tory Lester Zellars (born on April 24, 1996), known as Yung Tory, is a Canadian rapper from Mississauga, Ontario. He started his music journey by signing with Lil Durk's Only the Family in 2017. The next year, he joined Timbaland's Mosley Music Group, which is part of Def Jam Recordings. Yung Tory released his first studio album, Rastar, in early 2019.
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About Yung Tory's Early Life
Tory was born in Toronto, Canada. He spent much of his childhood living in both Atlanta and Toronto. He has Jamaican family roots. Yung Tory is known for mixing rap music with the Rastafarian way of life. Rastafarianism is a religion that began in Jamaica. It focuses on peace, love, and a natural lifestyle. He has been a vegan his whole life, meaning he does not eat any animal products.
How Yung Tory Started in Music
Yung Tory found his love for music when he was very young. He would rap over beats on his dad's Xbox game console. As he grew up, he was inspired by artists like Lil Wayne, Dipset, and 50 Cent. These artists helped shape his own rap style. He began rapping seriously in 2011.
Yung Tory's Music Career Journey
Yung Tory's talent was noticed by rapper Lil Durk, who signed him in 2017. This was a big step in his early career.
Releasing His First Album
In 2019, Yung Tory signed with Def Jam Recordings, a major music label. Soon after, he released his first album, Rastar, in March of that year. A song from this album, also called "Rastar," was later used by Jorja Smith in her song "Be Honest" which featured Burna Boy.
Popular Songs and EPs
In 2019, Yung Tory also released the single "Friends." For this song, he used a sample from the artist Anne Marie's Marshmello. His most popular song at the time was "Netflix & Chill," which featured Fenix Flexin from Shoreline Mafia. Later that year, in September 2019, he released his first EP (Extended Play) called Still Here. This EP was released through Timbaland's label, Mosley Music Group.
Recent Music Releases
Yung Tory continued to release new music. On January 24, 2020, he released the single "2020." He has continued to create and share music with his fans since then.
Yung Tory's Music Releases
Studio Albums
- Rastar (2019)
Extended Plays (EPs)
- Still Here (2019)
Compilation Albums
- 6ixUpsideDown (with 6ixBuzz)
