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Yung Bans
Coleman in September 2019
Coleman in September 2019
Background information
Birth nameVas Coleman
Also known asBanboi
Born (2000-03-23) March 23, 2000 (age 24)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2014–present
Labels AWAL
Website yngbns.com

Vas Coleman (born May 25, 1999), [1] known professionally as Yung Bans, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is best known for his singles including "Ridin'", "Lonely", "Dresser", "Right Through You", and "4TSpoon" featuring Playboi Carti; as well as the Yung Bans Vol. 1-6 mixtape series.

Early life

Vas Coleman was born in St. Louis, Missouri, Coleman moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the seventh grade. He attended Langston Hughes High School, as well as Virgil I. Grissom High School in Huntsville, AL. [2] He is influenced by Lil Wayne.[ citation needed]

Career

Coleman began rapping in sixth grade under the moniker Ban Boy, [2] but decided to make a career out of it in high school after first aspiring to play basketball. His first single was with fellow rapper Playboi Carti, titled "4Tspoon", [3] released on May 21, 2015. [4] Later that year in November, he and Ski Mask the Slump God featured on late rapper XXXTentacion's single "ILOVEITWHENTHEYRUN". [5] In 2016, Coleman featured on Smokepurrp's single "Damage". [6] The single was released on November 23, 2016. On December 22, 2016, Coleman released his second single "Right Through You". [7]

Coleman started getting more recognition when he released his first two extended plays, the eponymous Yung Bans and Yung Bans Vol. 2 in December 2017. [8] [9]

Coleman also released the song "Ridin" featuring YBN Nahmir and Landon Cube in late June 2018.[ citation needed]

In 2018, Coleman also released three other installations in the series, including Yung Bans Vol. 3, Yung Bans Vol. 4, and Yung Bans Vol. 5. In November of that year, he collaborated with fellow rapper Jasiah on the track 'Shenanigans', produced by Jasiah and Ronny J.[ citation needed]

In July 2019, Coleman released his debut studio album titled Misunderstood. [10]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Misunderstood
  • Released: July 24, 2019
  • Label: Foundation Media
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming

Mixtapes

Title Details
Yung Bans, Vol. 3
  • Released: January 23, 2018
  • Label: Foundation Media
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Yung Bans Vol. 5
  • Released: June 27, 2018
  • Label: Foundation Media
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Yung Bans Vol. 6
  • Released: December 6, 2023
  • Label: 1 of 1, AWAL, The Orchard
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming

Extended plays

Title Details
Yung Bans
  • Released: December 7, 2017
  • Label: Foundation Media
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Yung Bans, Vol. 2
  • Released: December 14, 2017
  • Label: Foundation Media
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Yung Bans, Vol. 4
  • Released: March 21, 2018
  • Label: Foundation Media
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist showing year released and album name
Title Year Certifications Album
"Right Through You" 2016 Yung Bans
"No Mercy"
(featuring Yung Lean)
2017 Non-album singles
"Dresser" Yung Bans
"Moonwalkin"
(with Prado Bans)
Non-album singles
"Ain't Know" A3C, Vol. 7
"No Cap"
(with Reese LAFLARE)
Reese LaFlare
"Lonely"
(with Lil Skies)
Yung Bans
"It’s Snowin pt. 2"
(featuring Wifisfuneral)
2018 Yung Bans, Vol. 3
"Boss"
(with Drako)
Fully Loaded
"Mean Mug" Yung Bans
"Can't Cry"
(with Mark Countup)
Non-album singles
"Easter Pink"
(with Gunna)
Yung Bans
"Pay the Price"
(with HIGHLE)
Non-album singles
"Freezing Cold"
(with Nessy and KILLY)
2019 Standing on Satan’s Chest
"Tik Tik Tik"
(with JetsonMade)
Non-album singles
"Partna In Crime (P.I.C.)"
"Freak Show"
(featuring Latto)
2020
"Blow Her Back Out"
(featuring Ka$hdami)
2021
"Most Days"
(with Ola Runt)
Henchmen Crime Family: Life of Sin
"Won't Think Twice" Non-album singles
"My Bruddas"
(with Lil Gnar)
2022 Die Bout It
"Kick"
(with Lil Woadie and Thee Prophecy)
Non-album singles
"Ghosttown"
(with ZZ)
"Who Want Smoke" 2023 Yung Bans, Vol. 6
"The Streets"
"Luv 4 Granted"

References

  1. ^ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/yungbans/profile/ [ dead link]
  2. ^ a b "Rapper Yung Bans Can't Be Contained". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
  3. ^ "The Break Presents: Yung Bans - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
  4. ^ 4tspoon by Yung Bans, retrieved 2018-10-11
  5. ^ ILOVEITWHENTHEYRUN by XXXTENTACION, retrieved 2018-10-11
  6. ^ DAMAGE by Smokepurpp, retrieved 2018-10-11
  7. ^ Right Through You by Yung Bans, retrieved 2018-10-11
  8. ^ Yung Bans - EP by Yung Bans, 2017-12-07, retrieved 2018-10-12
  9. ^ Yung Bans, Vol. 2 - EP by Yung Bans, 2017-12-14, retrieved 2018-10-12
  10. ^ "Yung Bans Announces Debut Album "Misunderstood"". HipHopDX. 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  11. ^ "American certifications – Yung Bans". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 13, 2023.