YG, born Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor known for his influential West Coast hip-hop sound and entrepreneurial ventures. After releasing mixtapes such as ‘4Fingaz’ in 2008 and ‘The Real 4Fingaz’ in 2009, YG gained significant traction with ‘Toot It and Boot It,’ which peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum certification from the RIAA. This early success led to his signing with Def Jam Recordings in October 2009. In 2011, he was recognized as part of XXL’s Freshmen Class, a platform that highlights emerging hip-hop artists.
Looking ahead to 2025, YG is set to release ‘Just Re’d Up 3’ and has announced plans to launch a supplement brand called Trim.