Y.U.N.G. Heem
Born Raheem J. Coleman and raised as the youngest of three siblings, Yung Heem inherited the nickname “Heemy” early on—a name that would later evolve into his identity as an artist. Surrounded by older cousins, uncles, and street influences, Heem quickly learned that survival was a skill, not a guarantee. Growing up in a turbulent environment marked by hardship and trauma, he was forced to mature far beyond his years.
At just six years old, his parents’ divorce and the tragic death of his older brother, Rodney Coleman Jr., left a lasting mark. During that time, his bond with his remaining brother, Roderick (also known as Cal Major, artist and co-founder of Trife Livin Records), grew unbreakable. The two were inseparable, sharing a vision and building a foundation through music and loyalty. But that foundation was shaken again when Roderick was falsely accused and sentenced to life in prison at just 19—a moment that would change Yung Heem’s life forever.
Motivated by grief and injustice, Heem turned fully to music, using it as a tool for both survival and storytelling. His experiences as a young Black man in America led him to create a brand that goes beyond music: Youths Under New Genocide (YUNG)—a platform that confronts systemic oppression, generational trauma, and the psychological warfare targeting marginalized communities. Heem’s message is clear: the new genocide isn’t physical—it’s mental. It’s about stereotypes, systemic sabotage, and the silent war waged on minds and futures.
Yung Heem himself became a victim of this system, serving a 13-year prison sentence for attempted murder. His incarceration, like many others, was marred by cruel and unusual punishment—something he now fights to expose through his activism and art, especially shining light on mass incarceration and the modern-day Jim Crow laws fueling the prison-industrial complex.
Heem began rapping at just 9 years old, recording his first studio demo by 15. From that point on, his legacy started to take shape. Known for chilling storytelling, high-level lyricism, and hard-hitting production from his in-house team, Yung Heem delivers tracks that are both poetic and powerful. Songs like “Have Nots,” “Culture,” and “Poor Role Models” reflect the realities of life in the trenches—unfiltered and raw.
His 2024 mixtape Freedamobb was hailed as a street classic, setting the stage for his highly anticipated debut album Heartbreaks & Success—a project poised to shake the culture and elevate his name to new heights. In 2023, Yung Heem shared the stage with legendary icons Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, a testament to his rising profile and lyrical pedigree. Now backed by a management and artist development team, with new distribution in place, he’s positioned to be the next major voice emerging from the West Coast.
As he bridges the energy of Cali and the rhythm of Atlanta, Heem is not just blending sounds—he’s merging cultures. Over the next 90 days, his focus is razor-sharp: releasing new music, building his brand, and reintroducing himself to the world after a long journey home.
Yung Heem is more than a rapper—he’s a storyteller, an activist, a survivor, and a future mogul. With his second High Off Life Freestyle, he proves once again: he’s not slowing down anytime soon.