Official Artist Name
Young Pro — Rapper | Producer | Filmmaker | CEO of Support Street Music Group (SSMG)
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Short Bio
Young Pro is a San Diego-born, Houston-based rapper, producer, and filmmaker who turned pain into purpose and struggle into strategy. He’s been active in the trenches and on the stages for over a decade — dropping projects, rocking venues, and building Support Street Music Group into a real machine with 98+ million streams. The music is cinematic, the business is militant, and the message is simple: Bet on yourself and build your own empire.
Extended Bio
Born January 4, 1987 in San Diego, Young Pro found hip-hop at twelve and never let go. Coming up through South East San Diego, Spring Valley, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove, he carried the weight of the neighborhood and turned it into fuel — writing from real life, not imagination. Early inspirations — 2Pac, Westside Connection, Sugar Free, Nipsey Hussle, Jay-Z, Future — sharpened a voice that blends grit, strategy, and vision.
From his first album The Painful Truth (Collectors Edition) in 2014 to the statement tape CA Made TX Paid (The Young Pro Story) in 2016, Pro proved he could both document the struggle and scale it. He kept pressure with singles like “Count This Money” (2015), “Land of the Lost” (2016), “In My Eyes” (2017), and leveled up post-pandemic with “Certified” (2021), “Beast Mode” + the Separation Remix (2023), “Born 2 Win” (2024), and the multi-format release of “The Separation” (Explicit/Clean/Instrumental/Acapella, 2024). By the end of 2024 he stamped the grind with “My Dedication” (all versions), then kept building in 2025 with new visuals and world-level goals.
On stage, he’s a proven vet — from House of Blues, Warehouse Live, and North Park Observatory to SXSW plays and packed club runs across Houston, San Diego, LA, and beyond (2014–2025). The energy earned him Performer of the Year (Aleif Awards) and put him beside names like Nipsey Hussle, Migos, Scarface, DJ Quik, Trae Tha Truth, Webbie, and Kirko Bangs. Distribution with EMPIRE since 2014 extended the reach; producing for K-Rino (Guinness record holder), Damu, Bootsyano, Sandy 3ps, ItsDC4, A-Hit, and Lil Boss ABN proved the catalog runs deeper than singles.
In 2023 he rocked a crowd of 3,500+ as a Gelato Cannabis brand ambassador. In 2025 he took the vision global — attempting a Guinness World Record with a 360° music video filmed across Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket for “The Elevation.” Veteran status? Not up for debate — it’s documented in the dates, venues, and discography.
Key Achievements (Veteran Receipts)
- 🗓️ 2014–2025 active: continuous releases, tours, and community events
- 💿 Albums: The Painful Truth (2014), CA Made TX Paid (2016)
- 🎯 Singles run (select): 2015–2017 foundation (Count This Money, Land of the Lost, In My Eyes) → 2021–2024 elevation (Certified, Beast Mode, Born 2 Win, The Separation, My Dedication)
- 🎬 Official Music Videos logged since 2015: I’m Blowed, Count This Money, Land Of The Lost, From The Runway, Focused, Beast Mode, Certified, Born 2 Win, Built 4 This
- 🎛️ Beat Tapes: Y.P.O.T.B., Vol. 1 (2017), Vol. 2 (2021), Vol. 3 (2023)
- 🤝 Features/Appearances across curated comps & projects (2014–2024)
- 🏆 Performer of the Year — Aleif Awards
- 🚀 EMPIRE Distribution partner since 2014
- 📈 98M+ streams across the SSMG ecosystem
- 🌍 Guinness World Record attempt: first 360° rap video across Thailand (2025)
Selected Discography Highlights
- Albums: The Painful Truth (Collectors Edition) — 2014-03-14; CA Made TX Paid (The Young Pro Story) — 2016-02-22
- Anthem Singles: Count This Money (2015-09-25); I Can’t Breathe (2016-02-21); In My Eyes (2017-02-17); Certified (2021-04-23); Beast Mode (2023-06-09); Born 2 Win (2024-01-04); The Separation (2024-06-28, all versions); My Dedication (2024-12-13, all versions)
- Pro Collabs: A Million Wayz (feat. Bootsyano); No Curfew (feat. King Triv, Baby 78, Tha Marvarra); Sandy 3ps, ItsDC4, A-Hit, Lil Boss ABN, Damu
- Producer Credits: K-Rino, Damu, Bootsyano, Sandy 3ps, ItsDC4, A-Hit, Lil Boss ABN
Stages, Venues & Runs (2014–2025)
Decorated run across Texas, California, and festival circuits — including House of Blues (Bronze Peacock Room), Warehouse Live (main + Green Room), North Park Observatory, Stereo Live, Numbers Nightclub, Bat Bar (SXSW), Nook Amphitheater (SXSW), The Airliner (LA), F6ix (Gaslamp), Over the Border (Chula Vista), Lux Tavern, Open Bar, Uptown Hookah, Castle Lounge, and community events like toy drives, block parties, radio spots (KPFT 90.1, Siccness.net), and benefit concerts. Veteran status is verified by the dates — 2014 through 2025 with no gaps in hustle.
Press Quotes
“Young Pro doesn’t just rap — he resurrects truth from concrete. His story feels like a film, his bars like prophecy.”
— The Underground Sound Journal
“Grit, wisdom, and business acumen — Young Pro embodies the evolution of the independent artist. Street knowledge + strategy = legacy.”
— Indie Vision Magazine
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Press Contact
Public Relations & Media Inquiries:
Email: youngproSSMG@gmail.com
Business: Support Street Music Group (SSMG), Houston, Texas, USA
