Osiris Jahkail Williams (born September 7, 1998), known professionally as YK Osiris, is an American singer from Jacksonville, Florida. He initially gained popularity with the release of his songs "I'm Next (Freestyle)" and "Valentine", which were remixed by rapper Lil Uzi Vert. In 2019, he signed to Def Jam Recordings, and his single "Worth It" peaked at number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2][3] The song was the lead single for his debut album, The Golden Child, released later that year.
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Birth name | Osiris Jahkail Williams[citation needed] |
Born | (1998-09-07) September 7, 1998 (age 24) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.[1] |
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Years active | 2017–present |
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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]
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The Golden Child |
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90 | 45 |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |
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"Valentine"[10] | 2018 | — | — |
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The Golden Child |
"Timing"[11] | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
"4 & a Baby"[12] (with Lennox Cartel) |
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"Run It Up"[13] | — | — | |||
"Ride 4 Me"[14] (with Big40) |
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"Worth It"[15] | 2019 | 48 | — | The Golden Child | |
"Freaky Dancer"[17] (featuring DaBaby) |
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"Shakira"[18] | — | — | The Golden Child | ||
"Ride"[7] (featuring Kehlani) |
— | 30 |
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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"Gospel" (DaBaby featuring Gucci Mane, Chance the Rapper and YK Osiris) |
2019 | 55 [19] |
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