Tyshawn Johnson, (better known as Yvng Swag) is an American dancer, rapper, singer, comedian, actor, and internet personality, best known for his dancing videos on Instagram and Vine including his viral video "Big Green Tractor" which has received over 20 million views. From Season 11 to Season 17, and his return to the show in Season 19 until Season 20, he was one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show, Wild 'N Out, on MTV and VH1.
Biography[]
Considered to be one of the greatest hip hop dancer in Maryland, Yvng Swag first received social media attention with his dancing videos on Vine and soon became a viral superstar when a video of him dancing to a remixed version of the song "Big Green Tractor" by Jason Aldean gained over 20 million views. After continuing to grow a huge fanbase with his dancing videos on Instagram, Worldstar HipHop, MTV.com and Vine. Yvng Swag then accidentally began a music career in 2016 with his debut single "Fall in Luv" which earned him a contract with Atlantic Records and Nick Cannon's N'Credible Entertainment. Swag then later followed it up with his second single "Hit My Phone" in 2017 and released his debut EP "32 Teeth" on November 16 in the same year. In 2018, he joined the Season 11 cast of Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1.
Trivia[]
- He has appeared in 10 episodes in Seasons 11 and 16, 11 episodes in Season 12, 8 episodes in Season 13, 7 episodes in Season 14, 4 episodes in Season 15, 9 episodes in Season 17, 1 episode in Season 19, and 2 episodes in Season 20.
- He was the youngest cast member to join the show in Season 11.
- His birth sign is Aquarius.
- He appeared in Season 10 as a Special Guest.
- He appeared as a Musical Guest in Season 11.
- He was entirely on the New School team in Season 15, Season 17 and Season 19.
- He appeared as a Co-Captain in the "Capella Grey" episode in Season 17.
- He was entirely on the Black Team in Season 20.
- He used to play basketball before finding out that dancing was his true passion.
- He also toured with rapper Slientó.
- He started wearing two different colored shoes since 10th grade.
- He was featured on Nick Cannon Presents: Fresh Artist on TeenNick.