Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, popularly known by his stage name YG, is an American hip hop artist. He was born in Compton, California. His 2013's 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. His other hit songs are "Who Do You Love?" featuring Drake, "Left, Right" and "Toot It and Boot It" featuring Ty Dolla Sign.
YG and his mother, Shonee, founded the non-profit, 4Hundred Waze, whose mission is to enhance the lives of disadvantaged youth who are a part of the foster care/group home system.