Tyshawn Johnson was born in 1999 in Chestertown, Maryland. Growing up with a strong interest in both music and dance, Johnson began posting videos of his dancing under the moniker Yvng Swag in his teenage years, reaching across social media platforms like Vine, YouTube, and Instagram and quickly gathering hundreds of thousands of followers. His 2016 viral video "Big Green Tractor Remix" quickly reached millions of views, showcasing the young rapper dancing to a country song reworked with a booming trap rhythm. This online attention got him a deal with the Def Jam spin-off All ...