Young Steff

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Young Steff
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Goldsborough in 2010
Background information
Birth nameStephen Deon Draie Goldsborough
Also known asYS
Born Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Genres R&B, hip hop, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper, songwriter
Years active2002–present
Labels

Stephen Deon Draie Goldsborough better known by his stage name Young Steff, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. [1] Steff was born in Vineland, New Jersey. His father was a member of the gospel group Spirit, and his aunt, Gina Thompson has worked with producer Rodney Jerkins. Steff signed to Roc-A-Fella Records in 2000 and scored a hit with the song "Can I Holla" featuring Bow Wow.

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