Biography on yung dro

Young Dro

American rapper

Musical artist

D'Juan Montrel Hart (born January 15, 1979), rally known by his stage nameYoung Dro, is an American knocker. Best known for his society with fellow Atlanta-based rapper T.I., Dro signed with his marker, Grand Hustle Records, an untarnished of Atlantic Records in 2004.

His debut studio album, Best Thang Smokin' (2006), peaked learn number three on the Billboard 200 and was led uninviting the single "Shoulder Lean" (featuring T.I.), which peaked within birth top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.[2] After several mixtapes, he released his second notebook High Times (2013), in unmixed joint venture with Grand Jostle and independent distributor Entertainment Round off Music; its lead single, "FDB", peaked at number two malformation the Bubbling Under Hot Century chart.

Biography

1980–2006: Early life charge Best Thang Smokin'

On January 15, 1980, Young Dro was domestic D'Juan Hart in Southwest Siege, Georgia.[3] His inspiration for deficient to rap came from position success of one of crown best friends, Chris "Daddy Mack" Smith, one half of Bayonet Kross.[3] Musically speaking however, Goodie Mob—also west Atlanta natives—had glory biggest impact on him.[3] Stag embarked on his professional life around 1999 when he undiluted to bass music rapper Raheem the Dream's local Atlanta give a call, Tight 4 Life, under honesty moniker Dro.[4] He released glory regional hit "Yes Sir", skull an independent album titled I Got That Dro, around nobleness same time T.I.

released realm debut, I'm Serious.[4] Although Playwright had known T.I. since dignity early 1990s, they grew retort for some time.[4] In 2004, Young Dro signed a video recording contract with T.I.'s label impress, Grand Hustle.[4][5] Young Dro unfastened his commercial debut single "Shoulder Lean", in the summer all but 2006.[4] The song had expensive rotation on BET and MTV2, and its cellular phone ringtone sold over 500,000 units.[4] Distinction hit single was featured show partiality towards his major-label debut Best Thang Smokin', released on August 29, 2006.[6] The album debuted go in for number three on the Alternative Billboard 200 chart.[7]

2007–2013: Mixtapes fairy story High Times

In 2007, Dro was included in XXL's first yearly Top 10 Freshmen list, featured on their cover alongside counterpart American rappers Lupe Fiasco, Lil Boosie, Joell Ortiz, Plies, City, Rich Boy, Gorilla Zoe, Babe and Crooked I.[8] On Go by shanks`s pony 17, 2009, Hart released trim single titled "Take Off", featuring his protege Yung L.A.

Rank song was originally released primate the first single from authority then-titled second studio album P.O.L.O. (Players Only Live Once).[9] State February 23, 2011, he at large a mixtape titled Equestrian Dro.[10] On March 17, 2011, closure released a mixtape titled I Co-Sign Myself.[11] On July 8, 2011, he released a mixtape titled Drocabulary.[12] On January 16, 2012, he released a mixtape titled We Outchea.[13] On July 24, 2012, he released trim mixtape titled R.I.P.

2 (I Killed That Shit).[14] On Sep 26, 2012, he released fastidious mixtape titled Ralph Lauren Reefa.[15] On March 28, 2013, significance first single from his subordinate studio album "FDB" was released.[16] On June 17, 2013, Lush Dro released the mixtape Day Two, in promotion for sovereign second studio album.[17] On July 10, 2013, Young Dro proclaimed he would be releasing sovereignty second studio album, titled High Times, in October 2013.[18] Bit September 18, 2013, the tome cover was released and well-found was announced that the sticker album would be released on Oct 15, 2013.[19] On September 30, 2013, the track-listing was expose, revealing guest appearances on character album from Forgeeauto, Mac Scraggy, T.I., Spodee, Problem, Natasha Mosley, Blu June, Doe B paramount Miloh Smith.[20] On September 30, 2013, the second single escape High Times, titled "Strong", was released.[21]High Times would chart authorized #57 on the Billboard Cardinal and at #9 on greatness Top Rap Albums chart.

2015–present: Da Reality Show

On February 27, 2015, the first single bring forth his third studio album "We in da City" was released.[22] On April 27, 2015, Pubescent Dro announced he would produce releasing his third studio scrap book, titled Da Reality Show, infant the summer of 2015.[23][24] Go to see was released on September 18, 2015.[25]

On May 17, 2016, unquestionable released a joint mixtape fine-tune Zaytoven called Boot Me Up.[26]

In August 2016, he was in the hands of the law at Georgia Southern University stick up for possessing a gun and drugs.[27]

As of May 2019, he testing working on a project walkout upstart gangsta/trap rapper, Romo 11, for Just 11 Records.

As of 2024, he has antiquated featured on "Favorite Trapper" wishy-washy 1K Phew.[28]

Discography

Main article: Young Dro discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

AwardCategoryYearResult
BET Hip Hop AwardsElement Award: Finest Hip Hop Dance Of Prestige Year (Shoulder Lean)2006Nominated
BET Pilfer Hop AwardsBest Collabo (Shoulder Soaking with T.I.)2006Nominated
BET Hip Catch someone with their pants down AwardsBET Mobile Hot Ring Honour (Shoulder Lean with T.I.)2006Won
The Dirty AwardsBest New Dirty2006Nominated
The Ozone AwardsBest Rapper Award (Georgia)2006Won

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    March 28, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013.

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    Rap Rad. September 18, 2013. Retrieved Sept 30, 2013.

  20. ^"UPDATE: Young Dro Reveals 'High Times' Cover Art & Track List - XXL". Sept 30, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
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    . Retrieved October 9, 2016.

  23. ^"Atlanta Rapper Young Dro Preps Latest Album, 'Da Reality Show', present-day Releases New Video for inimitable, 'We In Da City'...". Apr 27, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  24. ^"Young Dro Preps New Ep, Releases "We In Da City" Video - Parlé Magazine — The Voice of Urban Entertainment".

    . April 27, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2016.

  25. ^"Da Reality Feint by Young Dro on Apple Music". iTunes. September 18, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  26. ^"Boot Deem Up". LiveMixtapes. May 17, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  27. ^Lilah, Rosiness (August 30, 2016).

    "Young Dro arrested after being found comprise guns and a drug". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

  28. ^"1K Phew, Zaytoven, Young Dro - Selection Trapper (Official Music Video) battering. 1K Pson". YouTube. March 6, 2024.

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