Was ist yg (rapper)?

YG is an American rapper and songwriter. His real name is Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson and he was born on March 9, 1990, in Compton, California. YG is known for his West Coast gangsta rap style and his affiliation with the Bloods gang.

He gained prominence in the music industry with his debut single "Toot It and Boot It" in 2009, which was produced by DJ Mustard. YG's breakthrough came with his debut studio album "My Krazy Life" in 2014, which featured the hit singles "My Nigga" and "Who Do You Love?"

Since then, YG has released several successful albums, including "Still Brazy" in 2016 and "Stay Dangerous" in 2018. He is known for his politically charged and socially conscious lyrics, addressing issues like police brutality, racial inequality, and gang violence in his music.

YG has collaborated with various artists in the industry, including Drake, Ty Dolla $ign, and Big Sean. He has also founded his own record label, 4Hunnid Records, and has signed artists like RJ, Slim 400, and 400 Reazy.

Despite his success in music, YG has faced some legal issues throughout his career. In 2019, he was arrested and charged with robbery, but the charges were later dropped. YG continues to make music and is considered one of the prominent figures in West Coast rap.