Michael Wayne Atha, professionally known as Yelawolf, is an American hip-hop recording artist hailing from Gadsden, Alabama, where his music journey began. Born on December 30, 1979, Yelawolf's early years saw the release of his debut independent album, Creek Water, in 2005, marking the beginning of his musical endeavors.
Between 2005 and 2010, he continued to build his reputation by releasing a series of mixtapes and an extended play, which garnered significant attention and led to his signing with Interscope Records.
