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On December 28th of 1987, 17 year old Stefanie gave birth to Stefon "Yung Stef" Jackson on the southside of Chicago. Growing up in some of the roughest environments influenced his character as a whole. Being the oldest of 7, he knew what it took to be a leader. He was introduced by music early in his life. Coming up he listened to underground Chicago artist such as Twista, Do or Die, Crucial Conflict, and others. He often watched his uncles rap and harmonizing hooks, and that gave him the inspiration that he needed to work hard and take music seriously. While attempting to focus on music, he got side tracked by what the streets had to offer. At the early age of 19 Yung Stef was arrested on 6 felony drug charges. He then bonded out and got off with probation for his crimes. 

After giving birth to a baby girl, Yung Stef decided he would give his music career a serious chance. In 2010 he released his first mixtape entitled "First 48". The name came about because the mixtape was completed in 2 days. He showed the world he had what it took lyrical wise and delivery wise to get on a song with anybody and hold is own. 

The streets loved "First 48"  so much, he decide to release another mixtape entitled "Taliban Shit" Hosted by Coast 2 Coast Dj Fatz. It included production from grammy award winner John Conte Jr (Jamie Foxx Feat T-Pain- Blame it), The Renegades (Dj Khalid Feat. T-Pain, Plies,Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross- Welcome to My Hood), and Young Shun (Rick Ross- John Doe Yo Gotti- Purple Flowers ,Grammy Nominated). 

In 2011, He decided to release his 3rd mixtape "Taliban Shit II: Welcome 2 Chiraq" Hosted by the world famous "Trap-A-Holics" (Brick Sqad Dj). Where he gives you different aspect of his complexity  in words mixed  Its also included production by MayBach Music Group/ Warner Bros Super Producer Young Shun, 808 Squad, Kane Beatz (3x Grammy Nominated). 

In 2012, The 4th and Newest mixtape is "Featuring... Yung Stef" Hosted by Detroit born Indianapolis , IN raised, label mate "Dj Keys". Where he shows his lyrical capabilities on featured songs and industry beats. 

Now in 2013, his buzz is increasing day by day with his new hit single "Put That Onna Ghetto" Produced by Young Shun. With radio play all over the world, he is sure to break on the music scene. His 5th mixtape "Somethin For The Gangstas" drops at the end of the season. Since then he has performed infront of thousands of people, dominated internet radio, and had one of his songs placed in a low budget movie. Yung Stef is grinding right now trying to work his way into the music business. With motivation, ambition, and hard work  he is sure to become a factor in the streets near you.