YG is an American rapper from Long Beach, California, he rose into prominence in 2010 when he released his debut single, “Toot It and Boot It” (featuring Ty Dolla Sign).
The single peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 which led Def Jam Recordings to sign him.
Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson was born on March 9, 1990, in Compton, California. His stage name “YG” stands for “Young Gangsta.” YG joined the Bloods gang in 2006 at age 16.
In June 2013, YG signed an additional deal with Young Jeezy’s imprint CTE World. His 2013 single, “My Nigga” (featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan), peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
He released the singles “Left, Right” (featuring DJ Mustard) and “Who Do You Love?” (featuring Drake), leading up to the release of his debut studio album in 2014.
The album, My Krazy Life, was released on March 18 of that year by Pu$haz Ink, CTE World, and Def Jam, and received commercial success and critical acclaim. Later in 2014, he was featured on his highest-charting single to date, “Don’t Tell ‘Em”, with American singer Jeremih, peaking at number 6 on the Hot 100.
On June 17, 2016, he released his second album, Still Brazy, to further acclaim.
He released his third studio album, Stay Dangerous IN 2018, it peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Full Name: Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson
Date of Birth: March 9, 1990
Place of Birth: Compton, California, U.S.
Age: 32
Height: 1.78 m
Weight: 68 kg
Nationality: American
Relationship: Dating
Genre: Hip hop
Occupation: Rapper, Songwriter, Actor
Record Label: Epic, 4Hunnid, Def JamCTE, World Interscope
Net-worth: $11 million
Career:
On July 15, 2015, YG teased the first single for the album, “Twist My Fingaz” on Instagram. The same day, YG released the single, “Cash Money” featuring Krayzie Bone. The full version of “Twist My Fingaz” was released July 17, 2015. On December 12, 2015, he released the second single, titled “I Want a Benz” featuring rappers Nipsey Hussle and 50 Cent.
Still Brazy was released on June 17, 2016. The third single “Why You Always Hatin?” premiered on OVO Sound Radio on May 21, 2016 featuring rappers Drake and Kamaiyah. On November 25, 2016, he digitally released the Black Friday inspired Red Friday, containing 8 new tracks.
YG has released a number of songs, including the protest track, “FTP (Fuck the Police)”, with the video shot at a Black Lives Matter protest in Hollywood, following the murder of George Floyd.
He also joined Public Enemy, alongside Nas, Questlove, and Rapsody, among others, at the 2020 BET Awards for a performance of Public Enemy’s classic track “Fight the Power”.
Personal Life:
YG has two daughters with his girlfriend. YG is a member of the Compton-based Westside Tree Top Piru gang.
On September 6, 2019, it was confirmed that he and singer Kehlani were dating, but the relationship ended after he was caught cheating.
Songs:
My Krazy Life (2014)
Still Brazy (2016)
Stay Dangerous (2018)
4Real 4Real (2019)
My Life 4Hunnid (2020)
Kommunity Service (with Mozzy) (2021)
Films:
We the Party
Mac & Devin Go to High School
Blame It On the Streets
White Boy Rick
Dave
The Demi Lovato Show
Awards:
BET Awards: Best Collabo, Duo or Group
iHeartRadio Music Awards: Hip Hop/R&B Song of the Year
