Ya Boy
William Joseph Crawford, known as Ya Boy and later Rich Rocka, is an American
rapper from San Francisco's Fillmore District. He graduated from El Camino High
School in South San Francisco. In 2005, Crawford released his debut album Rookie
of the Year with Done Deal Entertainment and SMC Recordings. The following year,
he joined The Game's Black Wall Street Records. In 2010, he signed with Akon's
Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. His breakthrough came with the single
"Lock Down," featuring DJ Drama and Akon, released in 2011. Crawford changed his
stage name to Rich Rocka in...
