Yung Berg AKA Christian Ward AKA HitMaka is a famous American rapper, songwriter and a record producer as well. He was born on September 9, 1985, which makes Yung Berg age be 32 years old as of now. Since his debut album entitled “Sexy Lady”, he has been able to establish as a recognized face in the industry. The debut album was released in April 2007 featuring R&B singer Junior. He appeared into the limelight when his next album entitled “Look What You Made Me” was released in 2008. He was earlier signed as Iceberg to DMX’s Bloodline Records and later to Epic Records. Since 2001, he is in the industry and has been able to garner rosters of fans, followers and well-wishers. Let’s explore in detail about Yung Berg wiki below:
Early Life and Education
Born as Christian Ward, he landed the planet on September 9, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois, the United States. Yung Berg spent his childhood days with his parents who raised him in Chicago. While stating Berg’s ethnicity, his parents are said to be of Puerto Rican descent. It is said that he has a brother who has been with Berg since his first day. No information regarding the rapper’s academic achievements is available. According to some online source, he went to a military boarding school in 2001 which is based in Montana.
Career and Professional Life
Berg initiated his professional music acre in 2001 when he was at the age of 16 only. He signed to DMX’s Bloodline Records and made his entry as Iceberg on the song entitled “Dog 4 Life.” In 2003, he completed his school education and moved to the Los Angeles. He started working as hypeman and recording assistant in 2005 as he was hired by Chicago rapper Shawnna who is best known for being the member of Disturbing the Peace.
Berg released his first single entitled Sexy Lady in 2007 which turned a big hit on Los Angeles urban radio ranking at #18 on the Billboard 100. He was also featured in Kat DeLuna’s debut Whine Up’s music video. Berg released a collaboration single named Sexy Can I with popular singer Ray J. In 2009, a production group named The Dream Team was formed along with Rob Holladay and his brother K-Young. As a songwriter, Berg contributed as the co-writer and co-producer for The Pinkprint, an album by Nicki Minaj. He has also appeared in 2014’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood as a supporting cast.
Personal Life
Yung Berg is possibly single as of now. Earlier he has dated his castmate Masika Kalysha Tucker. Berg was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend and was fired from the VH1’s show on November 9, 2015. He dated Masika between 201 to 2015. Earlier he has been in the relationship with Arica Kane in 2006 which lasted for more than twelve years and ended by 2014. He is also linked to Jaslene Gonzalez. In 2013, he dated Joie Chavis for a year who is the mother of Bow Wow’s daughter Shai Moss.
Yung Berg has a son named Lamont McFerren whose mother name is Brandy Fllnt. The actual facts about this incident are under the review. It is said that his son was diagnosed with autism when he was one year old. The mother of the child has accused him of neglecting the autistic son.
Controversy with Bow Wow
Yung Berg’s single entitled Do That There which was released on March 25, 2008, was a direct diss towards Bow Wow, one of the popular rapper. Because of that, there were some differences between them which have now been resolved completely.
Yung Berg was also in controversy with rapper Flo Rida while talking about his album Look What You Made Me where he said that his album got pushed back like Rida’s hairline. Later, Burg apologized for the statement and stated that he was just playing.
Body Measurements
The renowned man in the hip-hop industry, Yung Berg has a height of 5 feet and 5 inches. The rapper has a perfect physique blessed with brown eyes and black hair. Analyzing his outer appearances, Yung seems to be active and very energetic.
Salary and Net worth
American rapper Yung Berg has an estimated net worth of 2 million USD. He earns money through his album as well as contributing as a record producer. He has performed on various stages on different countries where host are willing to offer him an impressive amount of remuneration.
Wiki and Facts
One can find Yung’s profile on Wikipedia as well as many of the wiki sites have presented his biography as well. You can join him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hitmaka and on Twitter https://twitter.com/_hitmaka where he has retained more than 431k and 143k followers respectively. For bookings and othe business inquiries, contact him at the email address [email protected].
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