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YG
Birth nameKeenon Daequan Ray Shawn Jackson
Born (1990-03-09) March 9, 1990 (age 34)
Compton, California, U.S.
GenresWest Coast hip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2009–present
Labels
Websitewww.4hunnid.com

Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson (born March 9, 1990), better known by his stage name YG (Young Gangsta), is an American rapper from Compton, California. In 2009, he released his debut single, "Toot It and Boot It", featuring Ty Dolla Sign, which peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] The single's success resulted in him signing to Def Jam Recordings.[2] In the following years, YG released mixtapes such as The Real 4Fingaz and Just Re'd Up 2 among others.

In June 2013, YG signed to Young Jeezy's CTE World. His 2013 single "My Nigga" featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan has peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest charting song of his career. He then released the singles "Left, Right" and "Who Do You Love?" featuring Drake leading up to the release of his debut studio album. His debut album, My Krazy Life was released on March 18, 2014, by Pu$haz Ink, CTE World and Def Jam and received critical acclaim.

Music career

2008–12: Beginnings

YG was born in Compton, California. He created the "Pu$haz Ink" record label and group with DJ Mustard in 2008.[3] After releasing several songs that garnered him a large following on the internet, such as "She A Model" and "Aim Me" YG signed to Def Jam in 2009.[4] According to Max Gousse, the senior VP of A&R at Island/Def Jam who inked the rapper, the signing stemmed from a newfound emphasis on West Coast artists by label president/CEO L.A. Reid, as well as, of course, Y.G.’s skills and stage presence.[5] However, just as he was getting his buzz up in mid-2009, he was arrested on a parole violation, stemming from a previous charge of residential burglary.[3] Following that, he worked on mixtapes, touring and running his 4Hunnid brand clothing line.[6] "Toot It and Boot It" featuring LA-based singer Ty Dolla Sign was released in 2010, and became both of their breakout hit.[3] He was also featured in XXL's 2011 Freshmen Class.[7] Beginning with YG's mixtape The Real 4 Fingaz, DJ Mustard begun significantly producing on YG's projects. Their work together resulted in songs such as "I'm Good", "Bitches Ain't Shit" featuring Tyga and Nipsey Hussle and "You Broke" again featuring Nipsey Hussle. The singles were met with moderate success, but not near as much as his debut single.[8][9]

2012–13: Signing with CTE World

In 2012, he announced his debut album, then titled I'm 4rm Bompton, would be exclusively produced by rapper Young Jeezy. Later in June 2013, he revealed that Jeezy's record label CTE World would release the album.[10] He was then featured on Yo Gotti's "Act Right" also featuring Jeezy. It would peak at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100.[11] He was then prominently featured on the CTE World mixtape, Boss Yo Life Up Gang in August 2013.[12]

2013–present: My Krazy Life

Main article: My Krazy Life

On September 4, 2013, YG revealed that his debut album would be released on November 19, 2013 via Def Jam Recordings and that he has changed the album title to My Krazy Life. He also revealed that Drake would be featured on a song titled "Who Do You Love", produced by DJ Mustard. Shortly thereafter he released the album's lead single "My Nigga" featuring Rich Homie Quan and Jeezy, also produced by DJ Mustard.[13] The song has since peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[14] On December 10, 2013, YG released the DJ Mustard-produced "Left, Right" as the album's second single.[15] The following day, Def Jam announced that My Krazy Life would be released on March 18, 2014[16] and that "Who Do You Love?" featuring Drake would be the album's next single.[17] On February 18, 2014, YG revealed the cover artwork for his debut album My Krazy Life. The artwork features YG posing for a mugshot, with his name and album title detailed in the placard around his neck.[18]

Personal life

YG is a member of the Compton-based Westside Tree Top Piru Blood gang.[19][20] On January 25, 2012, shots were fired during the filming of YG's music video "I'm a Thug". The police shut down and closed the set.[20]

Pu$haz Ink

Pu$haz Ink
Founded2010
FounderKeenon "YG" Jackson
Dijon "DJ Mustard" McFarlane
StatusActive
GenreHip hop
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles, California
Official websitepushazink.net

YG came up with the idea for Pu$haz Ink in September 2008 with friends Ace and PC. He later officially co-founded the record label with DJ Mustard.[21] Originally the "label" was used as a promotional tool and a brand for YG and DJ Mustard's group of rap collaborators they had grown up with. Then as YG, Ty Dolla Sign and DJ Mustard grew in popularity, they decided to officially form a record label for Pushaz Ink, including rappers RJ, Reem Riches, Tee Cee, and Slim 400.[22]

Current artists

Discography

Main article: YG discography

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2012 We the Party C.C. Support role
Mac & Devin Go to High School Student/Smoker Cameo
White T YG Performer
2014 Blame It On the Streets YG Main role; also executive producer and writer

Awards and nominations

BET Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014[27] "My Hitta" Best Collaboration Nominated

BET Hip Hop Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014[28] "My Hitta" Best Collabo, Duo or Group Won
Track of the Year
Himself Rookie of the Year Nominated
"My Hitta" Best Club Banger
"My Hitta" (Remix) People's Champ Award

References

  1. ^ Matthew Wilkening His girlfriend is Rachel Wood. She has been haily inlove with him since 2009. Also loves him so much she says on a tweet on twitter. @rachelbadazzztH (June 22, 2010). "YG, 'Toot It and Boot It' – New Song". AOL Radio Blog. Retrieved February 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Def Jam again sets its sights on Los Angeles: Compton's YG signs to the major - latimes.com". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. October 14, 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "YG And DJ Mustard Prime For A Mainstream Hip-Hop Takeover - XXL Issue 152 - XXL". Xxlmag.com. January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  4. ^ "Y.G. | Artists | Def Jam". Island Def Jam. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
  5. ^ "Pop & Hiss". Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  6. ^ "YG: Toot It and Boot It «". 24hourhiphop.com. January 10, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
  7. ^ "XXL 2011 Freshmen Class | Freshman YG". Xxlmag.Com. May 25, 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
  8. ^ "iTunes - Music - You Broke (feat. Nipsey Hussle) - Single by YG". Itunes.apple.com. March 19, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  9. ^ "YG And DJ Mustard Prime For A Mainstream Hip-Hop Takeover - XXL Issue 152 - Page 2 of 2 - XXL". Xxlmag.com. January 8, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  10. ^ "YG Young Jeezy CTE". Complex. June 18, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  11. ^ "Yo Gotti". Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  12. ^ "New Music: Young Jeezy, YG, & Doughboyz Cashout – 'Boss Yo Life Up Gang' [Mixtape]". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  13. ^ 09/04/2013 15:33:25 (September 4, 2013). "YG's Debut Gets A Name Change, Release Date And A Drake Feature - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved September 27, 2013. {{cite web}}: |author= has numeric name (help)
  14. ^ "YG - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  15. ^ Em (December 11, 2013). "YG – 'Left, Right' (Feat. DJ Mustard) (Official Version)". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  16. ^ Amaya (December 11, 2013). "YG's Debut Album "My Krazy Life" Set For A March 18th Release Date Def Jam". Defjam.com. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  17. ^ Tardio, Andres (December 11, 2013). "YG "My Krazy Life" Release Date | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  18. ^ Tardio, Andres (February 20, 2014). "YG "My Krazy Life" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  19. ^ "10 Things You Should Know About YG's Debut Album, 'My Krazy Life'". TheSource. February 20, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  20. ^ a b "Rapper YG Talks Snoop Dogg Collaboration, Upcoming Movie & More". Billboard. January 26, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  21. ^ a b c Balfour, Jay (March 9, 2014). "YG Details Work With DJ Mustard On Snoop Dogg's GGN | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  22. ^ "It Made Sense For YG, Ty Dolla $ign, And DJ Mustard To Start A Label". XXL. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  23. ^ Title Artist. "PC (Pushaz Ink) Profile". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  24. ^ Bacher, Danielle (October 3, 2013). "I Hung Out With Ty$ the Other Night. Things Got Out of Hand | West Coast Sound | Los Angeles | Los Angeles News and Events". LA Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  25. ^ Title Artist. "TeeCee4800 Nano & Reem Riches - Mid-Town Money (Hosted by DJ Mustard)". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  26. ^ '+ xml.find('album > name').text().match(/>(.+)</)[1] +'. "Slim 400 Ft. YG & Kidoe – Turn Up » Blog Archive » DubCNN.com // West Coast Hip-Hop: Daily For Over A Decade". Dubcnn.com. Retrieved March 14, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  27. ^ "Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards". Billboard. January 26, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
  28. ^ Nostro, Lauren. "Here Are the 2014 BET Hip-Hop Award Nominees". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved September 5, 2014.

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