Yung Wun facts for kids
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Yung Wun
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| Birth name | James Carlton Anderson |
| Born | May 5, 1982 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Associated acts | David Banner Lil' Flip DMX Swizz Beatz Cassidy Fiend |
James Carlton Anderson (born May 5, 1982), known by his stage name Yung Wun, is an American rapper. He comes from Atlanta, Georgia. He is known for his unique rap style. He released his main studio album, The Dirtiest Thirstiest, in 2004.
Early Life and Inspiration
Yung Wun grew up in a challenging neighborhood in Atlanta. He faced many difficulties during his younger years. He learned that making good choices was very important. He spent some time in a system for young people.
During this time, Yung Wun found a way to express himself through writing and rhyming. He started rapping as a way to escape his troubles. He even won awards for his speaking and writing skills.
His grandmother, Vera, always encouraged him. She wanted him to use his talents in a positive way. A very important moment for Yung Wun was when his grandmother passed away. This event made him think deeply about his future. He decided to change his life for the better. He chose to focus completely on his music.
Music Career
Yung Wun was inspired by famous rappers like Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and DMX. He started showing his rap skills all over Atlanta. This helped him get noticed by people in the music business.
In 1998, his career took a big step forward. He signed with producers from Dark Society Recordings. They helped him create an album. This album impressed a well-known producer named Swizz Beatz.
Swizz Beatz liked Yung Wun's talent. He showed the album to executives at Ruff Ryders. Yung Wun began working with Ruff Ryders in 1999. His first major appearance was in the music video for "Down Bottom" with Drag-On. After this, he appeared on more Ruff Ryders albums. He was featured on three songs from the album Ryde or Die Vol. 2. These songs were Stomp, Ryde Or Die Boyz, and WW III. He also appeared on Jadakiss's first solo album. He was also on Swizz Beatz's album, G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories.
Yung Wun's rap style mixes southern energy with a strong, powerful delivery. His first solo album, The Dirtiest Thirstiest, came out in 2004. It was released by J Records. He also created the song "Yung Wun Anthem." This song was included in the soundtrack for the video game "Madden NFL 2005" by EA Sports.
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
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US R&B |
US Rap |
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| The Dirtiest Thirstiest |
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11 | 50 | 24 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
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US R&B |
US Rap |
US Rhyth. |
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| "Yung Wun Anthem" | 2004 | — | — | — | — | The Dirtiest Thirstiest | |||||||
| "Tear It Up" (featuring DMX, David Banner and Lil' Flip) |
76 | 39 | 21 | 26 | |||||||||
| "Walk It, Talk It" (featuring David Banner) |
— | 97 | — | — | |||||||||
| "—" means the song did not appear on the chart. | |||||||||||||
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
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| "WW III" (with Snoop Dogg, Scarface and Jadakiss) |
2000 | 77 | Ryde or Die Vol. 2 | ||||||||||
| "What U Come Round Here For" | 2002 | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||||
| "Pop It" | — | ||||||||||||
| "I Tried to Tell Ya" | 2004 | — | The Dirtiest Thirstiest | ||||||||||
| "—" means the song did not appear on the chart. | |||||||||||||
