YBN Almighty Jay

Jay Gerard Bradley (born August 6, 1999), known professionally as YBN Almighty Jay, is an American rapper. He was part of the YBN collective before their disbandment in August 2020. He is best known for singles such as "Chopsticks", "Bread Winners", and "No Hook".

YBN Almighty Jay
Birth nameJay Gerard Bradley[1]
Born (1999-08-06) August 6, 1999
Galveston, Texas
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • YouTuber
Years active2015-present
LabelsAtlantic
Associated acts

Career

Bradley started gaining traction after he released the singles "Chopsticks" and "No Hook", the latter of which featured fellow rapper and friend YBN Nahmir. Both tracks earned millions of views on YouTube.

Personal life

Bradley started dating model Blac Chyna in February 2018, but they split in June.[2]

Bradley dated rapper DreamDoll from March to August 2019.[3][4]

Assault in New York City

In March 2019, Bradley was attacked in New York City, where his money and chains were taken. He was also stomped on and stabbed several times. He reportedly received over 300 stitches after the incident, and addressed the attack on his track "Let Me Breathe".[5][6]

Discography

Mixtapes
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions Certifications
US US
R&B/HH		 CAN
YBN: The Mixtape
(with YBN Nahmir and Cordae)
  • Released: September 7, 2018[7]
  • Label: Atlantic, Art@War
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 21 13 19

Singles
Title Year Album
"No Hook"
(with YBN Nahmir)[9]		 2017 Non-album single
"Bread Winners"
(with YBN and YBN Nahmir)		 2018 YBN: The Mixtape
"Chopsticks"
(solo or remix featuring Rich the Kid)
"2 Tone Drip"[10]
"Let Me Breathe"[11] 2019 TBA
"God Save Me"[12]
"Spaceship"[13]
"Red Light"
(with DC the Don and DDG)		 2020 Come As You Are
"Ooouuu"
(featuring Blac Youngsta)[14]		 TBA
"Come Home"
(with 24hrs and Futuristic)		 Featuristic

References
  1. https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/907493571
  2. "Blac Chyna and Teen Boyfriend YBN Almighty Jay Breakup". People. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  3. "YBN Almighty Jay & DreamDoll Flex Their Love On Instagram". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  4. "DreamDoll Confirms Her Relationship With YBN Almighty Jay Is Over". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  5. "YBN Almighty Jay Reportedly Requires 300 Stitches In His Face As Assault Details Emerge". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  6. "YBN Almighty Jay Shows Attack Injuries, Face and Head Stitches". XXL. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  7. "YBN: The Mixtape by YBN Almighty Jay, Cordae & YBN Nahmir on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  8. "Gold & Platinum: YBN Almighty Jay". RIAA. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  9. "YBN Nahmir & YBN Almighty Jay Go "No Hook" On Their Latest Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  10. "YBN Almighty Jay Turns Up in "2 Tone Drip" Video". XXL. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  11. "YBN Almighty Jay Addresses His Assault & Relationship With Blac Chyna On "Let Me Breathe"". Genius. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  12. "YBN Almighty Jay Shares Death-Themed "God Save Me" Visual". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  13. "Stream YBN Almighty Jay's "Spaceship"". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  14. "YBN Almighty Jay Enlists Blac Youngsta To Flex On New Track "Ooouuu"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
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