Y'man Dog

Born Baran Bevans (April 26, 1980). Y’man Dog is an American hip-hop rapper, songwriter, and performing artist; raised in the DMV’s iconic Prince George’s county neighborhood of Forest Heights, a town within the broader Oxon Hill, MD area. Throughout his adolescence Y’man Dog matured through growing pangs of a broken home and fascination of the street life while developing a passion for music. While admiring the works of artist like Micheal Jackson, Jodeci, to Eric B & Rakim, Kool Moe D, Gangstar, 2Live Crew, N.W.A., Wu-Tang, D.M.X., 2Pac, Redman, Jay-Z, Nas, AZ, Geto Boys, Spice 1, Too $hort, Mc Eiht, Bone Thugs, Master P., Tech N9ne, Three6 Mafia, Notorious B.I.G., and Hotboyz, Y’man Dog developed a passion for the art of music by sonically articulating his own life & style. Y’man Dog’s style is characterized by aggressive yet truth-based lyricism, reflecting on the struggle, survival, strength, personal growth, resilience, and societal issues of his upbringing & environment. Y’man Dog has also been self-renowned as THE “Gangsta-Humanitarian.” His sound bridges old-school lyrical prowess with modern production, weaving tales of street life, mental health, injustice, and personal evolution. Y’man Dog has carved out a lane as both a street poet and cultural commentator. His live performances are known for their passion, authenticity, and connection with the crowd — a true voice of the people.