Gerald Earl Gillum (born May 24, 1989) better known by his stage name G-Eazy or Young Gerald, is an American rapper, songwriter, and producer raised in Berkeley, California. G-Eazy has released numerous mixtapes and EP's, his most recent release being his debut label studio album These Things Happen.His 2014 album These Things Happen peaked at number one on various charts, including a peak at number three on the Billboard 200.