Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta gained nationwide recognition in the late 2010s after releasing several independent mixtapes. He made a significant career move by signing to Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group and major-label Epic. Blac Youngsta’s music, showcased in Billboard 200-charting albums like 2.23 (2018) and collaborative projects like Code Red with Moneybagg Yo, offers a mix of hard-hitting tracks for the streets and catchy tunes for party settings. In 2022, he released his third full-length album, 4LIFE.
Before his mainstream success, Blac Youngsta, born Sam Benson, was a well-known emerging artist in South Memphis. He was also recognized for organizing the popular McMillan Street block party, which he initiated in 2011 to honor a deceased neighborhood youth, King Craddy. Starting his career with mixtapes such as the Fast Brick series in 2012, Youngsta caught the attention of Yo Gotti, who signed him to Collective Music Group in 2015. Alongside mixtape releases, like I Swear to God and Young & Reckless, Blac Youngsta established his own imprint, Heavy Camp, under CMG.
Blac Youngsta’s transition to major-label Epic in 2017 marked a significant milestone in his career. Subsequently, he dropped the well-received albums 2.23 and mixtape F*ck Everybody 2 in the following year, both making notable entries on the Billboard 200 chart. Noteworthy singles like ‘Booty,’ featuring collaborations with Chris Brown, Jeezy, and Trey Songz, garnered significant attention. His musical journey continued with projects like the Cut Up EP in 2019 and the release of his second full-length album, Church on Sunday. In 2020, Blac Youngsta teamed up with Moneybagg Yo for the high-energy mixtape Code Red, featuring appearances from various artists. His latest album, 4LIFE, released in May 2022, showcases a versatile 23-track collection with notable guest appearances.