YNG Martyr

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Seaton Rogers, aka YNG Martyr
Background information
Birth nameSeaton Hamish Rogers
Also known asYNG Martyr
Born2000 (age 2324)
Origin Canberra, Australia
Genres Hip-hop
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, rapper
Years active2018–present
Labels Dew Process, Secret Sounds

Seaton Rogers (better known as "YNG Martyr") is an Australian rapper based in Melbourne. He is known for his distinctive style and unconventional marketing tactics, including freestyling in Call of Duty's online gaming chat rooms and utilizing popular meme formats to expand his footprint and listenership.

Martyr gained attention for his song 'Nike Ticks," which he promoted by utilizing popular Instagram meme formats that incorporated the song. [1] Following the song's popularity, Rogers secured a record deal and launched YNG Marketing, which works alongside Empire Distribution and The Orchard. [2]

Biography

Rogers grew up in North Queensland, Australia. His family is Wiradjuri from Mudgee. He joins a growing community of First Nations artists. Rogers signed with Warner Music Australia in 2022. [3]

In 2024 YNG Martyr partnered with Call of Duty for the release of Black Ops 6 to create an advertising campaign. [4]

Rogers has cited numerous literary influences in his personal life and creative work, including Carl Jung and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. [5]

YNG Martyr has toured with notable acts such as Iann Dior, DC the Don, SXMPRA, Illy, and more, and performed at music festivals including SXSW, Spilt Milk, Falls Festival, and on Triple J. [6]

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