YK Osiris

Osiris Jahkail Williams (born September 7, 1998), known professionally as YK Osiris, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, Florida. He initially gained popularity with the release of his songs "I'm Next (Freestyle)" and "Valentine". In 2022, he was dropped from Def Jam Recordings.[2][3]

YK Osiris
YK Osiris in 2019
YK Osiris in 2019
Background information
Birth nameOsiris Jahkail Williams
Born (1998-09-07) September 7, 1998
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels
  • Young King

Life and career

Williams was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He started making music of his own at a young age. Williams first uploaded songs under his given name, posting his song "Fake Love" in 2017 before using the moniker "YK Osiris" (YK stands for Young King) for future productions.[2][4]

In 2019, he released his debut (and his only studio album to date), The Golden Child. It was also his only release under Def Jam Recordings; in December 2022, he was released from the label.[5] In July 2023, he released a single called "Dear Fans".[6]

Personal life

On August 22, 2018, Williams's tour bus was shot at as it traveled along Interstate 64 in St. Louis, Missouri. Williams was not harmed, but four others inside the bus were shot and wounded.[7]

Kissing attempt (2023)

In the summer of 2023, Williams stirred online controversy after a clip leaked of him attempting to kiss rapper Sukihana, while taping a basketball game, provided by Revolt, a digital cable network founded by Sean "Diddy" Combs. After he gained backlash for what users assumed was attempted sexual assault, he apologized to his fans and Sukihana, who later forgave the artist.[8][9]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[10]		 US R&B
/HH
[11]		 US
R&B
[12]
The Golden Child 9045 8

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[15]		 US
R&B/HH
[16]		 US
Rap
[17]		 US
Main.
R&B/HH
[18]		 US
Chr.
[19]		 CAN
[20]		 NZ
Hot
[21]
"Valentine"[22] 2018 — — — 36 — —— The Golden Child
"Timing"[23] — — — — — —— Non-album singles
"4 & a Baby"[24]
(with Lennox Cartel)		 — — — — — ——
"Run It Up"[25] — — — — — ——
"Ride 4 Me"[26]
(with Big40)		 — — — — — ——
"Worth It"[27] 2019 48 18 15 7 — 87— The Golden Child
"Freaky Dancer"[29]
(featuring DaBaby)		 — — — — — —— Non-album single
"Shakira"[30] — — — — — —— The Golden Child
"Ride"[13]
(featuring Kehlani)		 — — — 33 — —30
"Set Me Free"[31]
(with Lecrae)		 2020 — — — — 15 — — Restoration

Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[15]		 US
R&B/HH
[16]		 CAN
[20]
"Gospel"
(DaBaby featuring Gucci Mane, Chance the Rapper and YK Osiris)		 2019 55 32 82 Kirk

References
  1. Biography by Fred Thomas (September 7, 1998). "YK Osiris | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  2. "YK Osiris". www.defjam.com. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  3. "YK Osiris Scores First Billboard Hot 100 Hit With 'Worth It'". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  4. "YK Osiris | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  5. Grant, Shawn (July 13, 2023). "YK Osiris Dropped from Def Jam Roster". Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  6. Ech, Joey (July 12, 2023). "YK Osiris Gets Emotional After Releasing First Independent Song Since Reportedly Being Dropped by Def Jam Recordings - Watch". XXL Mag. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  7. "Rapper's tour van shot up in Missouri after performance". News Tribune. August 24, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  8. "Sukihana Opens Up About YK Osiris' Forced Kiss: 'I Just Wanted To Sweep It Under The Rug'". HipHopDX. July 14, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  9. Gilbert, Natalee (July 13, 2023). "Sukihana Admits YK Osiris Forcing a Kiss on Her Was Uncomfortable, But She Didn't Want to Embarrass Him or Herself". XXL Mag. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  10. @billboardcharts (October 21, 2019). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (3/3)" (Tweet). Retrieved October 22, 2019 – via Twitter.
  11. "YK Osiris Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  12. "YK Osiris Chart History: Top R&B Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  13. "The Golden Child by YK Osiris on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  14. "American certifications – YK Osiris". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  15. "YK Osiris Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  16. "YK Osiris Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  17. "YK Osiris Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  18. "YK Osiris Chart History: Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  19. "YK Osiris Chart History: Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  20. "YK Osiris Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  21. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  22. "Valentine – Single by YK Osiris on Apple Music". Apple Music. April 20, 2018.
  23. "Timing – Single by YK Osiris on Apple Music". Apple Music. July 6, 2018.
  24. "4 & A Baby – Single by Lennox Cartel and YK Osiris on Apple Music". Apple Music.
  25. "Run It Up – Single by YK Osiris on Apple Music". Apple Music. August 17, 2018.
  26. "Ride 4 Me – Single by Big40 & YK Osiris on Apple Music". Apple Music. September 3, 2018.
  27. "Top 100 Songs: August 17, 2019". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  28. "Certified Awards" (enter "YK Osiris" into the "Keywords" box, then select "Search"). British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  29. "Freaky Dancer – Single by YK Osiris featuring DaBaby on Apple Music". Apple Music. June 21, 2019.
  30. "Shakira – Single by YK Osiris on Apple Music". Apple Music. August 2, 2019.
  31. "Set Me Free - Single by Lecrae & YK Osiris on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
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