Young Buck - American Hip-Hop Artist

Young Buck, born David Darnell Brown on March 15, 1981, is an American hip-hop artist from Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for being a member of 50 Cent's record label G-Unit.

Early Life

Raised in Nashville, Young Buck was no stranger to the street life. This lifestyle eventually landed him a prison sentence at the age of 18. After his release, he began to focus on music and released a string of independent albums.

Career

In 2003, Young Buck caught the attention of G-Unit's CEO 50 Cent. With the help of 50 Cent and G-Unit Records, Young Buck's career began to take off. He released his debut album Straight Outta Cashville in 2004 and it went on to be certified platinum by the RIAA. He followed up with two more albums in 2007 and 2009 before leaving G-Unit Records in 2010 due to disputes with 50 Cent.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Young Buck has collaborated with many other prominent hip-hop artists such as DJ Whoo Kid, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo and more. His most notable collaboration is with 50 Cent on the hit single “Stunt 101”.

Legacy

Young Buck has been a major part of the hip-hop scene since 2003 and has made a name for himself as one of the realest rappers in the game. He has released a total of 5 studio albums and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip hop.