Ty Dolla $ign is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer known for R&B, hip-hop, and pop music. He rose to fame in the early 2010s and has stayed relevant till date.
Bio, Early Life & Background
Full Name: Tyrone William Griffin Jr.
Date of Birth: April 13, 1982
Age: 43 (as of 2026)
Height: 1.85 meters tall or 6 feet 1 inch
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality: American
Ty Dolla $ign was born into a musical family. His father, Tyrone Griffin, was a member of the funk band Lakeside.
Growing up around music, he learned to play multiple instruments, including bass guitar, drums, guitar, keyboards, and the MPC drum machine, which later shaped his production style.
Career
Breakthrough (2010–2014)
Ty Dolla $ign first gained attention in 2010 with his single “Toot It and Boot It”, which he co-wrote and produced for YG.
In 2012, he signed with Atlantic Records and released his first solo mixtape, Beach House.
His 2013 breakout single “Paranoid” (featuring B.o.B and produced by DJ Mustard) peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified multi-platinum.
In 2014, he was selected for the prestigious XXL Freshman Class.
Studio Albums
1. Free TC (2015)
His debut studio album, named after his imprisoned brother, featured artists like:
