Yung Drex, born Lakshya Puri, is rapidly emerging as one of the youngest breakout talents in the global youth music scene, following the viral success of his debut single Alone.
Born in Mumbai, India, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, the 12-year-old rapper, singer, and lyricist is already attracting international attention for his lyrical confidence, genre versatility, and strong digital performance. Yung Drex is currently a Year 7 student at Avi-Cenna International School, Ikeja, balancing formal education with a fast-growing music career.
Yung Drex began singing at the age of five before transitioning into rap by ten, gradually developing a sound influenced by contemporary hip-hop and melodic rap. His early visibility came through well-received cover performances of global tracks such as Lust by Marino and Sprinter by Central Cee, which showcased both vocal control and songwriting instincts beyond his age.
On January 12, 2026, he officially released his debut single, Alone. Within weeks, the song surpassed 700,000 views on YouTube, placing him among the youngest emerging artists globally to achieve such reach at just 12 years old. The track has also entered the Top 20 trending songs on Instagram, signalling strong traction within Nigeria’s digital music ecosystem.
Alone is currently available across major digital streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, while also gaining momentum on short-form platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, where user-generated content has helped amplify its reach.
Operating across hip-hop, rap, and vocal performance, Yung Drex represents a culturally fluid new generation of young artists shaped by global influences and local creativity. Industry observers note that his early digital success, combined with disciplined development, positions him as a talent to watch as youth-led music continues to reshape global pop culture.
Operating across hip-hop, rap, and vocal performance, Yung Drex represents a culturally fluid new generation of young artists shaped by global influences and local creativity. Industry observers note that his early digital success, combined with disciplined development, positions him as a talent to watch as youth-led music continues to reshape global pop culture.
