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20 Grand Inc. Presents, Who is Brian “Yung Face ” Pierce?

Brian “Yung Face ” Pierce was born April 29th, 1980 to Ms. Barbara A. Belmont and Mr. Ray Anthony Young of Memphis, TN. A young man of passion, in his early years, Brian learned to record music, unfortunately adapted to the inner city streets. In his spare time Brian, studied Art and Black History, was motivated stay focus and graduate from East High School. He stayed active in his community by playing sports such as baseball and basketball for the local churches and community centers. He almost a walk on Baseball Player at  Le Moyne Owens College in 1998.

At the age of 19, Brian became paralyzed. The accident happened March 31st 2000; 29 days before his 20th Birthday, due to a run in with the street corners and the laws. After being released from the hospital and wheel chair bound, Brian set out on a new journey to fulfill an earlier passion. He began to invest an excessive amount of time recording and producing music. Brian’s undeniable passion for music has opened several doors that have provided a path to many platforms. He has hosted shows at clubs throughout Memphis, done countless live performances, and featured with Memphis artists, such as, Lil Noid, Gangsta Blac, Young Dolph, O.G Boo Dirty, Don Trip, Miscellaneous, Lil Chatt, Lt. G, & Tre V.

He also began formulizing a master plan to start his baby, 20 Grand Inc. His motivation came from the aspect of 6 generations of children that is still growing today. Yung Face has reached over and welcomed multiple local artist of the Tri-state area to the 20 Grand Inc family, for example Tre’von Musik, Trell Cassanova Musik, Mitchell Heights Music, & T.O.R.N. Records.

A new movement began on September 29th 2009, when Brian met Mr. Tim Thompson, a State Champion Football Coach and pillar of the Orange Mound Community. Mr. Thompson has begun recruiting talent for the Hip Hop Memphis movement in affiliation with BET and Source Magazine. 20 Grand Inc is among the elite labels that will represent the inner city of Memphis.

He also attend P.M.B.Church, and is now being lead by his new mentor & Pastor Steven J. Turner. Brian is very involved with the youth of the church and the community. Brian also attends school because he is very interested in higher learning and will soon be attending the University of Memphis.

Brian’s faithful dedication, on-going passion and empowering vision molded him into the success you see before you today.

Told By: Brian “Yung Face ” Pierce Written By: The 20 Grand INK PEN & 20 Grand Inc.