YNG Martyr
YNG Martyr | |
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| Also known as | YNG Martyr |
| Born | Seaton Hamish Rogers 2000 (age 25–26) |
| Origin | Canberra, Australia |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, rapper |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Dew Process, Secret Sounds |
Seaton Rogers, better known as YNG Martyr, is an Australian rapper based in Melbourne. He is known for his distinctive style and unconventional marketing tactics, including freestyling in Call of Duty's online gaming chat rooms and utilizing popular meme formats to expand his footprint and listenership.
Martyr gained attention for his song "Nike Ticks," which he promoted by utilizing popular Instagram meme formats that incorporated the song.[1] Following the song's popularity, Rogers secured a record deal and launched YNG Marketing, which works alongside Empire Distribution and The Orchard.[2]
Biography
Rogers grew up in North Queensland, Australia. His family is Wiradjuri from Mudgee. Rogers signed with Warner Music Australia in 2022.[3]
When Rogers was 17 years old, he overdosed on NBOMe that was fraudulently sold as LSD.[4]
In 2024, Rogers partnered with Call of Duty for the release of Black Ops 6 to create an advertising campaign.[5][6]
In 2025, Rogers made Logan Paul's WWE entrance theme song.[7]
Rogers has cited numerous literary influences in his personal life and creative work, including Carl Jung and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.[8]
Rogers has toured with notable acts such as Iann Dior, DC the Don, SXMPRA, Illy, and more, and performed at music festivals including SXSW, Spilt Milk, Falls Festival, and on Triple J.[9]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS [10] | ||
| Lovesick |
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| Chalant |
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64 |
References
- ↑ Rose, Tamsin. "'I'm terrified': music's 'Covid babies' take to the stage for the first time". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ↑ Leight, Elias. "When an Instagram Meme Gets You a Record Deal". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ↑ Brandle, Lars. "Viral Hip-Hop Artist YNG Martyr Signs With Warner Music, Unleashes 'It Happened'". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ↑ .Madden, Ben (2023-08-11). "YNG Martyr Sucks: "People Generally Do Not Give A Fuck What You Are Doing"". Junkee. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ↑ Guenzler, Joseph. "Wiradjuri rapper YNG Martyr levels up with Call of Duty for Black Ops 6 launch". National Indigenous Times. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ↑ "Black Ops 6". Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ↑ "This Australian Rapper is Behind New Logan Paul WWE Track". Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ Owens, Henry. "YNG Martyr: Evolving Through Expression". Acclaim Magazine. Acclaim Mag. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ↑ Martin, Amy. "Canberra rapper YNG Martyr went from rapping in Call of Duty to a record deal and Spilt Milk gig using social media". Canberra Times. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 6 April 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1883. Australian Recording Industry Association. 6 April 2026. p. 6.