YG stands for Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, an American rapper who rose to international fame with his album ‘My Krazy Life.’ He had released famous songs like ‘Toot it and Boot it,’ ‘My Nigga,’ and ‘Who Do You Love?’ prior to the release of his debut album, which helped pave the way for the excellent reception of his debut album. He began creating lyrics and tunes as a teenager, having always been interested in music. While still in high school, he began his musical career by performing public performances with his buddies and gradually earned a name. On reach a larger audience, the young man began uploading his movies to YouTube, where he quickly established a loyal following. After a series of events, he launched his debut single, which reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and landed him a deal with Def Jam Recordings. He created a series of mixtapes over the years, all of which were reasonably popular. With the publication of his debut album, which launched him to worldwide recognition, his career reached unprecedented heights.
Career of Keenon Jackson
Keenon Jackson, alias YG, has always had a passion for music. Music was the one thing that offered him with the much-needed respite as he grew up in a turbulent environment. He began writing lyrics and playing music in bars when he was a youngster. He quickly established a name for himself in the neighborhood where he lived, and up to 400 people would rush to the local bars to watch him perform!
With the passage of time, the aspirant teen began uploading his music videos on YouTube in the hopes of reaching a larger audience and gaining attention from the developing music industry. He was only 18 when he released his first mixtape, ‘4Fingaz.’ Over the years, he released a number of more singles and mixtapes. His perseverance paid off when his track ‘Toot It and Boot It’ reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100, landing him a deal with Def Jam Recordings. ‘The Real 4Fingaz,’ ‘Just Re’d Up,’ ‘Just Re’d Up 2,’ and ‘4 Hunnid Degreez’ were among the mixtapes he released.
His single ‘My Nigga’ was released in 2013. It peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100, featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan. In 2014, the song was nominated for a BET Hip Hop Award for Best Collabo, Duo, or Group. Following the release of ‘My Nigga,’ Drake released the singles ‘Left, Right,’ and ‘Who Do You Love?’ Jackson’s debut album, ‘My Krazy Life,’ was released on March 18, 2014 via Pu$haz Ink, CTE World, and Def Jam, propelled by his previous success. The album was a big success. It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it Platinum in April 2017.
‘Still Brazy,’ his second studio album, was released in June 2016. Lil Wayne, Drake, Nipsey Hussle, and Slim 400 were among the rap talents who performed. It was a super-hit, and it peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, just like its predecessor. It got great critical reviews and was also a commercial success.
The rapper has been intending to start his own record label for quite some time, and speculations circulated that he would be launching 4Hunnid Records. Finally, in August 2016, Keenon Jackson announced that 4Hunnid Records had inked a distribution contract with Interscope Records.
Scandals & Controversies
Keenon Jackson is known for his outspoken and expletive-filled lyrics. His song ‘Meet the Flockers,’ from the album ‘My Krazy Life,’ was criticized for encouraging people to break into Chinese houses, and he was accused of celebrating and supporting cultural violence. Three guys arrested in connection with a spate of thefts in San Fernadno Valley in 2017 acknowledged that the song’s lyrics motivated their robberies.
Personal Experiences of Keenon Jackson
Keenon Jackson was born in the United States on March 9, 1990, in Compton, California. His mother was the owner of a daycare center. His father was incarcerated after being involved in a few legal troubles. The family eventually lost their home and struggled to make ends meet. As a result of his upbringing in such harsh conditions, Keenon became involved in a number of robberies and spent time in prison. He was, however, eager to reconstruct his life through music, which had been his love since boyhood. As a teenager, he began performing in bars and went on to have a successful career as a rapper.
He is a private individual, and nothing is known about his personal life. Harmony, his little daughter, serves as a much-needed emotional anchor in his life. He has been the subject of two distinct shooting situations, both of which he has escaped major injury. Jackson eats a vegan diet for his health.
Estimated Net Worth
His net worth is reported to be 6 million dollars.