YG
YG
Keenan Jackson (born March 9, 1990), most known by his stage name YG (short for Young Gangsta), is an African-American rapper and songwriter from Paramount, California. He was signed by Def Jam in 2009[1] and released his first single titled "Toot It and Boot It", which peaked at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100, in 2010. He is most associated with the Jerkin' movement based in California [2] alongside other artists including singer and occasional rapper Ty$, who sings the hook on "Toot It and Boot It". He is affiliated with the group Pu$haz Ink.
Career
After releasing several songs that garnered him a large following on the internet, such as "She A Model" and "Aim Me" he signed to Def Jam.[3] He is working on his debut album set to be released in 2012.[4] He was also featured in XXL Freshmen Magazine.[5] A song of his entitled "B*tches ain't Sh*t", featuring Tyga, and Nipsey Hussle, entered the Hot 100 at #100 and at #11 on the Heatseekers Songs chart.[6] Yg is also an actor, starring in the new movie We The Party with director Mario Van Peebles.
Discography
- Studio albums
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- Freshman on Campus (2012)
- Mixtapes
Singles
As lead artist
As featured performer
Other charted songs
