Challenges Faced by Tyga: Obstacles and Turning Points

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 3, 2025

Life is full of challenges, and Tyga faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Micheal Ray Stevenson (Tyga) is an American rapper who gained prominence after signing with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment in 2008. His major label debut, "Careless World: Rise of the Last King" (2012), was commercially successful, reaching number four on the Billboard 200 and earning platinum certification. The album featured the hit singles "Rack City" and "Faded." Subsequent releases, including "Hotel California" (2013) and the collaborative album "Fan of a Fan: The Album" (2015) with Chris Brown, received less critical and commercial acclaim.

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June 2008: Robbery of Jewelry

In June 2008, Tyga was robbed of his jewelry, which ended up in the hands of rapper 40 Glocc.

August 2012: Purchase Agreement for Diamond Pantheon Watch

In August 2012, Tyga agreed to pay $28,275 for a diamond pantheon watch from jeweler Jason Arasheben.

December 2012: Borrowing Diamond Cuban Link Chain

In December 2012, Tyga borrowed a $63,000 diamond Cuban link chain from Jason Arasheben and never returned it.

2012: "Make It Nasty" Video Lawsuit

In late 2012, Tyga was sued by two women from the "Make It Nasty" video for $10 million each, claiming their nipples were shown without consent.

September 4, 2013: Lawsuit by Jason Arasheben for Unpaid Jewelry

On September 4, 2013, Tyga was sued by Jason Arasheben for allegedly not paying for approximately $91,000 worth of jewelry.

September 21, 2013: "Make It Nasty" Video Sexual Battery Lawsuit

On September 21, 2013, another woman from the "Make It Nasty" video sued Tyga for sexual battery, fraud, invasion of privacy, and infliction of emotional distress, also claiming her breasts were shown without consent.

2013: Hotel California Album Release

In 2013, Tyga released his third album, Hotel California, which received a mixed critical and commercial response.

October 21, 2014: Lashing Out at Young Money Entertainment

On October 21, 2014, Tyga expressed frustration with Young Money Entertainment, stating that his album was being "held hostage" by the label.

December 4, 2014: Announcement of Independent Album Release

On December 4, 2014, Tyga announced that The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty would be released independently due to issues with Cash Money Records.

May 2015: First Ruling in Landlord Case

In May 2015, Tyga was ordered to pay $90,000 in a case involving a former landlord, though the debt was never paid.

June 2015: $80,000 Settlement to Former Landlord

In June 2015, a judge ordered Tyga to pay an $80,000 settlement to a former landlord who rented a home to him in Calabasas, California.

June 23, 2015: The Gold Album Streaming Release

On June 23, 2015, Tyga released The Gold Album for streaming exclusively on Spotify, then later on Apple Music.

September 2015: Tax Lien Placed on Tyga

In September 2015, the state of California placed a tax lien on Tyga for $19,000 in unpaid taxes.

2015: Independent Album Release

In 2015, Tyga's fourth album, The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty, executive-produced by Kanye West, was released independently due to disagreements with Young Money.