William Joseph Crawford, known by his stage name Ya Boy, is an American rapper from the Fillmore District of San Francisco, California. He was formerly signed to both of Akon's labels Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution.
| Birth name: | William Joseph Crawford |
| Also known as: | Rich Rocka |
| Origin: | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres: | Hip hop, West Coast hip hop |
| Occupation(s): | Rapper |
| Years active: | 2002–present |
| Labels: | Black Card Music (current), Black Wall Street Records, Hoo-Bangin Records, Konvict Muzik (former) |
| Associated acts: | Akon, San Quinn, Fuego Bxndz, E40, Berner, Wiz KhalIfa The Game, The Cataracs |
| Twitter: | Ya Boy's Twitter profile |
| Facebook: | Ya Boy's Facebook profile |
About Ya Boy
Known for albums such as Rookie of the Year (released in 2005) and Rich Rocka (2013), this San Francisco-based rapper recorded under the Black Card Music, Black Wall Street Records, and Konvict Muzik labels.
Before Fame
He released his first rap single, "16's with Me," during his teenage years, and followed it up with such mixtapes as Chapter 1: The Rise and The Future of the Franchise.
Achievement
He contributed to Kevin Federline's 2006 track "Dance with a Pimp."
Family Life
Born William Joseph Crawford, he grew up in San Francisco's Fillmore District. He counted among his cousins fellow rapper San Quinn and professional football player Stevie Johnson.
Associations
His 2010 single, "Party Girls," featured musician and record producer Rico Love.
Information related to Ya Boy
- Hip hop musicians from San Francisco
- Rappers from the San Francisco Bay Area
- West Coast hip hop musicians
