Tyga Stars in 'Baby, You're a Star' Film
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- Tyga is set to make his feature debut in a starring role in the coming‑of‑age musical drama Baby, You're a Star, which he also produced and co‑wrote with Curtis Bryant.
- Madison Bailey co‑stars in the film, which is set in 1989 and follows an ambitious young artist navigating love, identity, and artistic expression.
- Ashton Sanders co‑stars in the film, playing a key role alongside Madison Bailey.
- Arrad Rahgoshay directs the film in his feature debut, with Brian Sher and Eric Tomosunas producing alongside Tyga.
- Portland, Oregon is the current production location for Baby, You're a Star.
- Tyga, whose real name is Michael Ray Stevenson, previously achieved mainstream success with his 2010s single “Rack City,” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multi‑platinum certification.
- Tyga's catalog has amassed billions of global streams and multiple multi‑platinum certifications, and he is represented by Independent Artist Group and Artist Collective Entertainment.
Why it matters: Tyga's move into starring roles expands his entertainment portfolio, giving him a new revenue stream and raising his profile beyond music, while the film offers a high‑profile debut for director Arrad Rahgoshay and a vehicle for co‑stars Madison Bailey and Ashton Sanders to showcase their range.
