Yelawolf
🎭 film actor
Still alive
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Age today
years old
Yelawolf has spent 28 years building a distinguished career as a Actor in American.
American rapper
"A defining career moment was signing with Eminem's Shady Records in 2011." — About Yelawolf
Radioactivethe hip-hop landscapehis youth and considered a career in thethe Pacific Northwest and in constructioncreative pursuits beyond musicShady Records
Born
Years in career28 years active
December 30th, 1979
Birthplace
Gadsden
Known for
🎭 Actor
Nationality
United States
Generation
Generation X
Career
28 years
Region
North America
How Yelawolf compares to other Actors
🎂Yelawolf is 7 years younger than the average Actor
| Metric | Yelawolf | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 46 | 53 | -7 yrs |
| Career length | 28 yrs | ~35 yrs | -7 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Yelawolf
Did you know?
Did you know that Yelawolf once lived out of his car in Los Angeles for a period while struggling to make ends meet and pursue his music dreams?
5 Lesser-known facts
- His stage name "Yelawolf" combines "Yela" (representing light) and "Wolf" (representing his Native American heritage and survival).
- He was a sponsored skateboarder in his youth and considered a career in the sport before fully committing to music.
- Before his music career took off, he worked diverse jobs, including on a shrimp boat in the Pacific Northwest and in construction.
- He founded his own independent record label, Slumerican Records, in 2012, fostering other Southern artists.
- He briefly attended culinary school, showcasing an early interest in creative pursuits beyond music.
Career highlight
A defining career moment was signing with Eminem's Shady Records in 2011. This partnership led to his major-label debut album "Radioactive" and significantly broadened his reach, cementing his status in the hip-hop landscape.
Legacy
Yelawolf's lasting impact lies in his authentic blend of hip-hop, country, and rock, creating a unique "country-rap" subgenre. He paved the way for artists exploring similar Southern-influenced, genre-defying sounds.