Yung Eli is more than a rapper, he’s a voice for transformation. Hailing from Southside Jamaica, Queens by way of Brooklyn, Eli blends conscious lyricism, raw life experience, and spiritual independence into a sound that’s as grounded as it is empowering. His music serves as both therapy and philosophy, aimed at helping listeners wake up, level up, and lead themselves with discipline and self love.

 

Formerly known as YunGKinG in his early career, Eli has been creating since 2009 and has released over 13 projects to date, including A Change Is Gonna Come and its sequel The Change , two powerful EPs that chronicle his evolution from pain to purpose. His breakout single “Worried” drew critical acclaim and landed him coverage in HotNewHipHop’s HeatSeekers column.

 

But Yung Eli’s movement goes beyond music.

 

As the founder of Gifted Mind State, Eli turns his message into a lifestyle, merging plant-based health, mental discipline, emotional intelligence, and financial independence. Through this brand, he releases music, apparel, natural wellness products, and now curates live seminars and mentorship programs rooted in the same truths his lyrics carry.

 

With songs like “Self Care,” “Discipline,” and “Accountable,” Yung Eli is redefining what it means to be an independent artist. His sound is rooted in growth, his lyrics are affirmations, and his presence is a blueprint for how to take back control of your mind, your choices, and your life.