Matthew Raymond Hauri, better known as Yung Gravy, is an American rapper who rose to fame through his unique blend of trap music with elements of soul, funk, and oldies music. Known for his humorous and often satirical lyrics, he cultivates a persona centered around older women and a self-aware, ironic appreciation for suburban culture. His notable singles include "Mr. Clean" and "1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot". Yung Gravy has released multiple albums and EPs, solidifying his presence in the contemporary rap scene with a blend of catchy beats and comedic lyricism.
In 1954, The Chordettes released "Mr. Sandman", which Yung Gravy sampled in his hit "Mr. Clean."
In 1976, Maxine Nightingale released "Right Back Where We Started From", which Yung Gravy sampled in his song "Gravy Train."
On March 19, 1996, Matthew Raymond Hauri, who would later be known as Yung Gravy, was born.
In 2014, Matthew Hauri graduated from Mayo High School.
In December 2017, Matthew Hauri graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in marketing.
In 2017, Yung Gravy dedicated himself to making music full-time, quitting his other jobs and focusing on self-recording songs; he also missed his graduation ceremony due to his first sold-out tour that year.
In 2017, Yung Gravy gained initial recognition for his songs "Mr. Clean" and "1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot", which achieved traction on SoundCloud.
In 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup, later recognizing Yung Gravy with an inscription on their rings.
In April 2021, the Tampa Bay Lightning inscribed "Gravy Train" on their 2020 Stanley Cup rings, recognizing Yung Gravy's track as one of their victory songs.
In 2022, Yung Gravy performed at the pregame for a Vikings/Patriots NFL game on Thanksgiving, was featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live and the MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show performing "Betty (Get Money)".
In 2022, Yung Gravy's single "Betty (Get Money)" marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 30.
In January 2023, Yung Gravy performed at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado, and participated in the Special Olympics Unified Skiing competition.