Tyrone William Griffin Jr. (born April 13, 1982) was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is professionally known as Ty Dolla Sign. Rising to fame with his feature on YG's 2010 hit single "Toot It and Boot It," he has since established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry.
In 2012, Ty Dolla Sign signed with Atlantic Records, and the following year, he joined rapper Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Entertainment. Throughout his career, he has released three studio albums: "Free TC" in 2015, "Beach House 3" in 2017, and "Featuring Ty Dolla Sign" in 2020. The latter peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Ty Dolla Sign is known for his signature songs such as "Paranoid" featuring B.o.B, "Or Nah" featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard, and "Blasé" featuring Rae Sremmurd and Future. He has also made notable contributions as a featured artist on popular tracks including Fifth Harmony's "Work from Home," Jason Derulo's "Swalla," Megan Thee Stallion's "Hot Girl Summer," and Post Malone's "Psycho." The latter became his first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and has achieved Diamond certification by the RIAA.
Beyond his own recordings, Ty Dolla Sign has made significant contributions as a songwriter and record producer for other artists. He has credits on notable singles such as Chris Brown's "Loyal," Omarion's "Post to Be," and Rihanna's "FourFiveSeconds," among others.
With his unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and pop influences, Ty Dolla Sign has left an indelible mark on the music industry. His soulful vocals, impeccable songwriting, and versatile production skills continue to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying his position as a respected and influential artist in contemporary music.
