Christian Ward (born September 9, 1985), better known by his stage
name Yung Berg, is an American rapper from Chicago. His first single
was "Sexy Lady" which features R&B singer Junior.
Yung Berg had been previously signed to DMX's Bloodline Records
as Ice Berg. He is featured on the Exit Wounds soundtrack. His
debut album Look What You Made Me was released in 2008.
At age 15, Yung Berg was signed to DMX's Bloodline Records. He made
his debut on the Exit Wounds soundtrack on the song "Dog 4 Life" as
Iceberg. However, his parents sent him to a military boarding school
in Montana in 2001.[2] He moved to Los Angeles after finishing school
in 2003.[2][3] In 2005, Yung Berg worked as a hypeman and recording
assistant for Disturbing tha Peace member and Chicago rapper Shawnna.
Later that year, he founded his Yung Boss imprint and production
team Yung Bosses. Berg's debut single "Sexy Lady, which featured
R&B singer Junior, became a hit on Los Angeles urban radio, and
he signed with Epic Records among many labels that approached him.
Berg's six-track EP Almost Famous: The Sexy Lady EP was released
in July 2007. "Sexy Lady" peaked at #18 on the Billboard
100. In 2008, Berg released another single "Sexy Can I",
a collaboration with singer Ray J, then his debut album Look What
You Made Me.[2] The second single was "Do That There",
featuring Dude 'n' Nem, followed by "The Business", featuring
Casha, which peaked at #33 on the Hot 100.[4]
Yung Berg insulted Miami rapper Brisco on a video podcast.[5] After
singer Ne-Yo accused Berg of copying auto-tune vocal style from T-Pain
and Lil Wayne, Berg posted a video blog criticizing Ne-Yo.[6]
In December 2008, Berg began casting "exceptionally stand out
beautiful dark skin/brown skin women to showcase beauty of all races" for
a potential dating reality show that he would host.[7] However, as
evidenced by the trailer for his new TV Show, titled "Back In
Business", it will not be a dating show.[8][9] In September
2009, was released his song "Baby I'm Back" featuring Jhene
Aiko.[10] He also appeared in the music video of singer Kat DeLuna's
debut single "Whine Up." Yung Berg announced in an interview
on Playboy Radio July 1, 2010 that the Last Train to Paris album
by Diddy would feature songs they co-wrote and produced.[11]
[edit] Discography
Main article: Yung Berg discography
* 2008: Look What You Made Me
* 2011: Mr. Ward
[edit] Awards
* 2009 ASCAP Pop Award - "Sexy Can I"[citation needed]
* 2009 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award - "Sexy Can I