YG ( Rapper ) - wikipedia YG ( Rapper ) YG YG in February 2015 Background information Birth name Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson ( 1990 - 03 - 09 ) March 9, 1990 ( age 28 ) Compton, California, United States Genres Hip hop west coast hip hop Occupation ( s ) Rapper songwriter actor Years active 2009 -- present Labels 4Hunnid CTE World Pu $ haz Ink ( former ) Def Jam Interscope ( current ) Associated acts ASAP Ferg DJ Mustard Jeezy Kamaiyah Kendrick Lamar Macklemore Nipsey Hussle Ty Dolla Sign Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson ( born March 9, 1990 ), better known by his stage name YG, is an American rapper and actor 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. The single 's success resulted in him signing to Def Jam Recordings. In the following years, YG released mixtapes such as The Real 4Fingaz, Just Re 'd Up, Just Re 'd Up 2, 4 Hunnid Degreez, and many others. In June 2013, YG signed a deal to 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, 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. On June 17, 2016 he released his second studio album, Still Brazy, to critical acclaim. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 2012 -- 14 : Signing with CTE World and My Krazy Life 2.2 2015 -- present : Still Brazy and `` I Do n't '' & Stay Dangerous 3 4Hunnid Records 4 Personal life 5 Discography 6 Filmography 7 Awards and nominations 8 References Early Life Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson was born in Compton, California. His name YG stands for `` Young Gangster. '' Career 2012 -- 14 : signing with CTE World and My Krazy Life Main article : My Krazy Life In 2012, he announced his debut album, then titled I 'm 4rm Bompton, would be exclusively produced by rapper Syla $. Later in June 2013, he revealed that Jeezy 's record label CTE World would release the album. He was then featured on Yo Gotti 's `` Act Right '' also featuring Jeezy. It would peak at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100. He was then prominently featured on the CTE World mixtape, Boss Yo Life Up Gang in August 2013. YG performing in 2015 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. The song has since peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100. On December 10, 2013, YG released the DJ Mustard - produced `` Left, Right '' as the album 's second single. The following day, Def Jam announced that My Krazy Life would be released on March 18, 2014 and that `` Who Do You Love ? '' featuring Drake would be the album 's next single. 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. It was released on March 18, 2014. 2015 -- present : Still Brazy and `` I Do n't '' & Stay Dangerous Main articles : Still Brazy and I Do n't ( Mariah Carey song ) On June 24, 2015, in an interview with Billboard, YG revealed that his second studio album would be called Still Krazy and it would be released in 2016. 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 released the `` Black Friday '' inspired Red Friday, released digitally ; it had 8 tracks. On December 17, 2016, YG announced through social media, the announcement of Just Re 'd Up 3, set to be released in 2017. This project will be executive produced by himself and DJ Mustard. On February 3, 2017, the song `` I Do n't '', by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey was released, featuring YG. Carey and YG performed `` I Do n't '' live on Jimmy Kimmel Live ! on February 15, 2017. On March 24, 2017, a remix featuring Remy Ma and YG was released. On February 19, 2018 YG announced his third studio album would be Stay Dangerous on his Instagram page and would be released this summer. 4Hunnid Records 4Hunnid Records Parent company Universal Music Group Founded 2015 ; 3 years ago ( 2015 ) Founder YG Brandon Moore Distributor ( s ) Interscope Records Empire Distribution Genre Hip hop Country of origin United States Location Compton, California Official website 4hunnid.com When YG originally came up with the idea for a label ( originally titled Pushaz Ink, stylized as Pu $ haz Ink ), he later attempted to co-found it with DJ Mustard and Ty Dolla $ ign. 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. But as they moved forward in laying the groundwork for the label and its roster, plans for the label were scrapped when their meeting with Capitol went south and the three artists decided to go their separate ways. There were rumors throughout 2016 that YG would be launching a new label under the name 4Hunnid. They originally begun when YG released a fashion line prominently featuring the 4Hunnid logo. This was confirmed to be true on August 17, 2016 when Billboard magazine reported that YG signed a distribution deal for the label under the 4Hunnid name with Interscope Records and Empire Distribution. Personal Life 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. On June 12, 2015, YG was shot one time that created three separate wounds in the hip at a recording studio in Studio City, California. Authorities said that YG was `` very uncooperative '' when asked about the incident. His manager later revealed that his injuries were not life - threatening and said he was `` fine '' and recovering. He returned to the studio the next day. In 2016, YG started eating a vegan diet, citing health reasons. Discography Main article : YG discography My Krazy Life ( 2014 ) Blame It On the Streets ( 2014 ) Still Brazy ( 2016 ) Stay Dangerous ( 2018 ) 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 Year Awards Nominated work Result 2014 BET Awards Best Collaboration `` My Nigga '' ( with Young Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan ) Nominated BET Hip Hop Awards Best Collabo, Duo or Group Won Best Club Banger Nominated People 's Champ Award `` My Nigga ( Remix ) '' ( with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill and Rich Homie Quan ) Nominated Best Club Banger `` Cut Her Off ( Remix ) '' ( with K Camp, Lil Boosie and Too Short ) Nominated Rookie of the Year -- Nominated 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards Hip Hop / R&B Song of the Year `` Do n't Tell ' Em '' ( with Jeremih ) Won Billboard Music Awards Top R&B Song Nominated MTV Europe Music Awards Best World Stage Performance -- Nominated References ^ Jump up to : Lymangrover, Jason ( March 9, 1990 ). `` YG Biography & History ''. AllMusic.com. Retrieved June 18, 2016. Jump up ^ Wilkening, Matthew ( June 22, 2010 ). `` YG, ' Toot It and Boot It ' -- New Song ''. AOL Radio Blog. Retrieved February 11, 2012. Jump up ^ `` Def Jam again sets its sights on Los Angeles : Bompton 's YG signs to the major - latimes.com ''. Latimesblogs.latimes.com. October 14, 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012. Jump up ^ Rapper YG talks about his ' Krazy Life '. LA Times ( March 18, 2014 ). Retrieved on April 24, 2016. Jump up ^ jonsilva ( 2014 - 03 - 24 ). `` Ten Must Know Facts About Compton Rapper YG ''. SoSoActive.com. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 14. Jump up ^ `` YG Young Jeezy CTE ''. Complex. June 18, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2013. Jump up ^ `` Yo Gotti ''. Billboard.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015. Jump up ^ `` New Music : Young Jeezy, YG, & Doughboyz Cashout -- ' Boss Yo Life Up Gang ' ( Mixtape ) ''. Rap - Up. Retrieved March 9, 2015. Jump up ^ April 9, 2013 : 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. Jump up ^ `` YG -- Chart history ''. Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2014. Jump up ^ Em ( December 11, 2013 ). `` YG -- ' Left, Right ' ( Feat. DJ Mustard ) ( Official Version ) ''. HipHop - N - More. Retrieved January 29, 2014. Jump up ^ Amaya ( December 11, 2013 ). `` YG 's Debut Album `` My Krazy Life '' Set For A March 18th Release Date Def Jam ``. Defjam.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014. Jump up ^ 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. Jump up ^ 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. Jump up ^ `` YG Speaks Out for First Time Since Being Shot : ' I 'm Hard to Kill ' ( Exclusive ) ''. Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2016. Jump up ^ `` YG Previews `` Twist My Fingaz '' Single Dropping Tomorrow ``. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 2, 2016. Jump up ^ `` YG -- Cash Money Feat. Krayzie Bone Stream ( New Song ) ''. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 2, 2016. Jump up ^ `` YG -- Twist My Fingaz ( Prod. By Terrace Martin ) Stream ( New Song ) ''. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 2, 2016. Jump up ^ `` YG -- I Wanna Benz Feat. Nipsey Hussle & 50 Cent ( Prod. By London On Da Track ) Stream ( New Song ) ''. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 2, 2016. Jump up ^ Smith, Danny ( May 13, 2016 ). `` YG set to premiere single ''. Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved May 13, 2016. Jump up ^ Lilah, Rose ( November 22, 2016 ). `` YG Red Friday released on November 25 ''. Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved November 22, 2016. Jump up ^ http://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX -. `` YG Announces `` Just Re 'd Up 3 '' With DJ Mustard ``. HipHopDX. Retrieved December 19, 2016. Jump up ^ McIntyre, Hugh. `` Mariah Carey Returns With New YG - Assisted Single ' I Do n't ' ''. Forbes. Forbes. Retrieved 2 July 2017. Jump up ^ `` Mariah Carey Sings in First Live Performance Since Disastrous New Year 's Eve Gig ''. Us Weekly. February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017. Jump up ^ `` I Do n't ( feat. Remy Ma & YG ) ( Remix ) -- Single by Mariah Carey ''. iTunes Store ( U.S. ). Retrieved April 24, 2017. Jump up ^ `` I Do n't ( feat. Remy Ma & YG ) ( Remix ) -- Single by Mariah Carey ''. iTunes Store ( UK ). Retrieved 24 March 2017. Jump up ^ 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. ^ Jump up to : http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7468479/yg-4hunnid-records-interscope-multi-million-dollar-joint-venture Jump up ^ `` 10 Things You Should Know About YG 's Debut Album, ' My Krazy Life ' ''. TheSource. February 20, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014. ^ Jump up to : `` Rapper YG Talks Snoop Dogg Collaboration, Upcoming Movie & More ''. Billboard. January 26, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2014. Jump up ^ `` YG Shot In Los Angeles ''. BallerStatus.com. June 12, 2015. Jump up ^ Rapper YG ' Fine ' After Being Shot 3 Times, Manager Says. KTLA ( June 12, 2015 ). Retrieved on April 24, 2016. Jump up ^ `` 5 Influential Rappers That Broke The Mental Health Stigma ''. The Huffington Post. July 27, 2016. Jump up ^ Haithcoat, Rebecca. `` YG : Mama He 's Brazy ''. Spin. Retrieved 28 April 2017. Jump up ^ Price, Joe ( February 19, 2018 ). `` YG Announces His Next Album ' Stay Dangerous ' ''. Complex. Retrieved February 19, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards ''. Billboard. January 26, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014. Jump up ^ Nostro, Lauren. `` Here Are the 2014 BET Hip - Hop Award Nominees ''. Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved September 5, 2014. Jump up ^ `` iHeartRadio Music Awards 2016 : See the Full Winners List ''. Billboard. April 3, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Billboard Music Awards 2015 : See the Full List of Finalists ''. Billboard. April 7, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Taylor Swift Rules The 2015 MTV EMA Noms ! Find Out All The Nominees Here ''. MTV. September 15, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2017. Biography portal California portal Hip hop portal hide YG Discography Albums My Krazy Life Still Brazy Mixtapes Boss Yo Life Up Gang ( with CTE World ) Soundtracks Blame It On the Streets Singles `` Toot It and Boot It `` My Nigga '' `` Left, Right '' `` Who Do You Love ? '' `` Ride Out '' `` Why You Always Hatin ? '' Featured singles `` Function '' `` Act Right '' `` Do n't Tell ' Em '' `` I Do n't '' Related articles CTE World Def Jam Recordings DJ Mustard hide Def Jam Recordings Discography Founders Russell Simmons Rick Rubin Subsidiaries ARTium Records Def Jam South Def Soul Disturbing tha Peace GOOD Music Radio Killa Records Roc - A-Fella Records MusicBrainz : 6b1cf581 - 17a9 - 42c3 - 927b - d1e2797b1695 Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=YG_(rapper)&oldid=846018159 '' Categories : 1990 births Living people African - American businesspeople American businesspeople African - American male rappers American music industry executives American shooting survivors Bloods Businesspeople from Los Angeles Def Jam Recordings artists Gangsta rappers Musicians from Compton, California Rappers from Los Angeles West Coast hip hop musicians Hidden categories : All articles with dead external links Articles with dead external links from September 2015 Use mdy dates from January 2017 Articles with hCards Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers Talk Contents About Wikipedia Deutsch Français 한국어 Հայերեն Hrvatski Italiano Magyar Polski Русский Suomi Türkçe 4 more Edit links This page was last edited on 15 June 2018, at 18 : 46 ( UTC ). 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