Born in 1989, the rapper Tyga was born with the unglamorous name Micheal Ray Stevenson. In 2011, after signing a recording contract, he released his debut studio album “Careless World: Rise of the Last King”, featuring guest appearances by Lil Wayne and Drake. He has released four studio album to date; his last, “The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty”, was released June 23, 2015. Since 2014, Tyga has had an on and off relationship with reality star Kylie Jenner.
Tyga, who’s known for his love for big, blingy pieces of jewelry, especially large gold necklaces, was recently slapped with a lawsuit by jeweler Jason Arasheben of Jason of Beverly Hills, who claims that the rapper has owed serious money for jewelry he bought in 2012. According to legal documents obtained by People Magazine, Tyga bought a $28,275 watch in August 2012, in addition to a $63,000 diamond Cuban link chain in December of the same year. Both pieces, claims the jeweler, were never paid for.
Arasheben first filed suit in 2013, in which he tried to collect $185,306.50 in costs and late fees. The total rose again in January 2014, totaling $208,334.47. Since the judgment has yet to be paid and more fees have accrued since, the new total is now “in excess of $270,000” in damages, interest and attorney fees, Arasheben’s attorney Danny Abir told People.
