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American musician
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Male
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19 September 1984(New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, U.S.A.)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Theodore Jones, (born September 19, 1984) better known by his stage name Young Greatness, is an American rapper from New Orleans.
Early life
Jones was born on September 19, 1984, in New Orleans, but moved to Houston after Hurricane Katrina. He grew up listening to Juvenile, Jay Z and The Notorious B.I.G..
Career
Taking the name Young Greatness, he began attracting notice from Houston rappers such as Bun B and Mike Jones, resulting in a deal with the record label Quality Control Music and Motown in 2015. In November 2015, he released the single "Moolah", which peaked at number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100. In July 2016, Greatness made his US television debut, performing "Moolah" on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert show.
Discography
Mixtapes
- Rich & Famous (2012)
- Trap Jumpin 2.0 (2013)
- Dollar For Hate (2014)
- I Tried To Tell Em (2015)
- Seven (VII) (2015)
- I Tried To Tell Em 2 (2016)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | ||||
| "Yeah" (featuring Quavo) | 2015 | — | — | I Tried To Tell Em | |
| "Moolah" | 85 | 30 |
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| "Ball" | 2016 | — | — | I Tried To Tell Em 2 | |