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Agasthi Jayatilaka | |
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| Also known as | Agusthi Agasthi Gus |
| Born | Agasthi Rajitha Jayatilaka (1998-03-30)March 30, 1998 (age 27) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, alternative R&B, soul |
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| Instruments | Vocals, Clarinet, Saxophone |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Agasthi Rajitha Jayatilaka (/ˈɑː.ɡəs.tiː/ AH-gus-tee; born March 30, 1998), known professionally asAgusthi, is aSri Lankan–American former martial arts world champion and musician based inLos Angeles, California.
Agasthi Jayatilaka was born on March 30, 1998, inMinneapolis, Minnesota, to Sri Lankan immigrant parents. His father graduated from theUniversity of Texas at Austin and theUniversity of Minnesota–Twin Cities, while his mother is also an alumna of theUniversity of Minnesota–Twin Cities.[1] Agasthi Jayatilaka graduated fromPrior Lake High School inSavage, Minnesota.[2]
He attended theUniversity of Minnesota'sCarlson School of Management, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business.[1]
Jayatilaka trained inTaekwondo from a young age, eventually earning a 4th Degree Black Belt.[3][4][5] He became a four-timeATA World Champion (2010, 2012,[6] 2015, 2016) and was also a 2012ESPN Invitational finalist.[7] He is currently also a certified taekwondo instructor with the ATA.
In 2024, Jayatilaka began pursuing music professionally under the stage nameAgusthi. He was also previously known under the stage nameAgasthi Gus. His music blends pop, R&B, and alternative music. Jayatilaka collaborated with Los Angeles-based producer Eli Feier to develop music that fuses R&B, pop, soul, and electronic music. His musical influences include Prince,Michael Jackson,Mariah Carey,SZA,Lady Gaga,Bruno Mars,Erykah Badu, andNicki Minaj.[8][9]
Agusthi released his debut single "Pursue" in July 2025, followed by "3 Questions" in November 2025.[10]
In 2025, he joinedFlagstar Bank as a mortgage consultant.[11]
Jayatilaka currently resides in Los Angeles, California.[8]