Young Roddy was born and raised in Kenner, Louisiana, New Orleans Metropolitan Area in Jefferson Parish.

Roddy's friends were impressed by his skills, encouraged him to continue freestyling for them, and eventually suggested that he invest more time in his music.

By this time, the Jet Life collective had formed, consisting of (at different points) Young Roddy, Curren$y, Trademark Da Skydiver, Corner Boy P, T.Y., Fiend, Street Wiz, Le$, Smoke DZA, Nesby Phips, Marygold, and producer Monsta Beatz.

[8][9] The Kenner Loop, Young Roddy's debut studio album, was released on December 4, 2015 via iHipHop Distribution.

The distribution deal became active since 2018 and on September 24, 2021, Young Roddy had released God Family Money, his latest LP.