Almighty Jay Explained

Almighty Jay
Birth Name:Jay Gerard Bradley[1]
Birth Date:6 August 1998
Birth Place:Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Origin:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Years Active:2015–present
Past Member Of:YBN

Jay Gerard Bradley (born August 6, 1998), known professionally as Almighty Jay or jay! (formerly 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".

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.

In February 2018, Rich the Kid signed Bradley to his label, Rich Forever Music.[2] In March 2018, he and Rich the Kid had a fall out when Rich the Kid released a song called Back Quick without Bradley's permission.[3] In April 2018, he did an interview with DJ Akademiks saying he was never signed with the label.[4] [5]

Personal life

Bradley started dating model Blac Chyna in February 2018, but they split in June.[6]

Bradley dated rapper DreamDoll from March to August 2019.[7] [8]

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".[9] [10]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title! rowspan="2"
Mixtape detailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
USUS
R&B/HH
CAN
YBN: The Mixtape
  • Released: September 7, 2018[11]
  • Label: Atlantic, Art@War
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
211319
Battling My Spirit
  • Released: March 5, 2021[13]
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

!Title!Year!Album
"No Hook"
[15]
2017
"Bread Winners"
2018YBN: The Mixtape
"Chopsticks"
"2 Tone Drip"[16]
"Let Me Breathe"2019rowspan="3"
"God Save Me"[17]
"Spaceship"[18]
"Red Light"
2020Come As You Are
"Ooouuu"
[19]
"Come Home"
Featuristic
"Shoutout to My Dentist"Battling My Spirit
"Bring Out the Hoochies"
"Battling My Spirit"2021

Notes and References

  1. https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/907493571 Repertory
  2. News: January 16, 2018 . YBN Almighty Jay signs to Rich Forever Ent. . September 26, 2018 . Elevator Mag.
  3. News: YBN Almighty Jay Attempts To "Pull Up" On Rich The Kid In Possibly Fake Beef . September 26, 2018 . HotNewHipHop.
  4. Web site: DJ Akademiks . April 18, 2018 . YBN Almighty Jay Says he was NEVER Signed to Rich Forever & Tells why He almost Fought Rich the Kid! . live . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/wLyq4gS0sjM . 2021-11-18 . September 26, 2018 . YouTube.
  5. Web site: King Akademiks . April 18, 2018 . YBN Almighty Jay Says He never signed to Rich the Kid and speaks on YBN Nahmir vs Lil Wop! . live . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/fNBTODG2cNE . 2021-11-18 . September 26, 2018 . YouTube.
  6. Web site: Blac Chyna and Teen Boyfriend YBN Almighty Jay Breakup. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620034556/https://people.com/tv/blac-chyna-ybn-almighty-jay-breakup/ . 2018-06-20 . September 16, 2020. People.
  7. Web site: 22 March 2019. YBN Almighty Jay & DreamDoll Flex Their Love On Instagram. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191013220419/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ybn-almighty-jay-and-dreamdoll-flex-their-love-on-instagram-news.75283.html . 2019-10-13 . September 17, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
  8. Web site: 5 August 2019. DreamDoll Confirms Her Relationship With YBN Almighty Jay Is Over. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190805082348/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dreamdoll-confirms-ybn-almighty-jay-breakup-news.87373.html . 2019-08-05 . September 17, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
  9. Web site: 13 March 2019. YBN Almighty Jay Reportedly Requires 300 Stitches In His Face As Assault Details Emerge. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190330061258/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ybn-almighty-jay-reportedly-required-300-stitches-in-his-face-as-assault-details-emerge-news.74342.html . 2019-03-30 . September 17, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
  10. Web site: 16 March 2019. YBN Almighty Jay Shows Attack Injuries, Face and Head Stitches. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210613055851/https://www.xxlmag.com/ybn-almighty-jay-shows-attack-injuries-face-and-head-stitches/ . 2021-06-13 . September 17, 2020. XXL.
  11. Web site: 7 September 2018. YBN: The Mixtape by YBN Almighty Jay, Cordae & YBN Nahmir on Apple Music. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190805123627/https://music.apple.com/us/album/ybn-the-mixtape/1435508126 . 2019-08-05 . September 23, 2020. Apple Music.
  12. Web site: Gold & Platinum: YBN Almighty Jay. September 23, 2020. RIAA.
  13. Web site: 5 March 2021. Battling My Spirit by YBN Almighty Jay on Apple Music. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210305051852/https://music.apple.com/us/album/battling-my-spirit/1555807402 . 2021-03-05 . March 5, 2021. Apple Music.
  14. Web site: Almighty: The EP by Almighty Jay on Apple Music . August 6, 2021 . Apple Music. 6 August 2021 .
  15. Web site: 30 November 2017. YBN Nahmir & YBN Almighty Jay Go "No Hook" On Their Latest Single. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171130213422/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ybn-nahmir-and-ybn-almighty-jay-go-no-hook-on-their-latest-single-new-song.1976461.html . 2017-11-30 . September 23, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
  16. Web site: 22 May 2018. YBN Almighty Jay Turns Up in "2 Tone Drip" Video. September 23, 2020. XXL.
  17. Web site: 13 April 2019. YBN Almighty Jay Shares Death-Themed "God Save Me" Visual. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190413235715/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ybn-almighty-jay-shares-death-themed-god-save-me-visual-new-video.45215.html . 2019-04-13 . September 23, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
  18. Web site: 9 July 2019. Stream YBN Almighty Jay's "Spaceship". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190715000144/https://hiphopdx.com/singles/id.37723/title.ybn-almighty-jay-spaceship . 2019-07-15 . September 23, 2020. HipHopDX.
  19. Web site: 17 January 2020. YBN Almighty Jay Enlists Blac Youngsta To Flex On New Track "Ooouuu". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210419023704/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ybn-almighty-jay-enlists-blac-youngsta-to-flex-on-new-track-ooouuu-new-song.1985837.html . 2021-04-19 . September 23, 2020. HotNewHipHop.