Keenon Jackson (born March 9, 1990), most known by his stage name YG (short for Young Gangsta), is an African-American rapper and actor. He was signed by Def Jam in 2009 and released his first single titled "Toot It and Boot It", featuring Tydolla$ign, which peaked at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100, in 2010. "Bitches Ain't Shit", featuring Tyga and Nipsey Hussle, entered the Hot 100 at #100 and at #11 on the Heatseekers Songs chart. Music career edit: After releasing several songs that garnered him a large following on the internet, such as "She A Model" and "Aim Me" he signed to Def Jam. He is working on mixtapes, touring and running his 4Hunnid brand clothing line. . He was also featured in XXL's 2011 Freshmen Class. On March 19, YG released "You Broke" featuring Nipsey Hussle to iTunes. Other ventures edit: Pu$haz Ink The Label edit: Pu$haz Ink Founded 2008 Founder AcePushaz (CEO)Keenon "YG" Jackson (CEO), Dijon "DJ Mustard" McFarlane (President) Status Active Genre Hip-hop, Southern rap, Westcoast rap, pop, Crunk, R&B, Ratchet Music Country of origin United States Location Los Angeles, California (2008-present) Official Website http://pushazink.net/ Jackson founded his record label Pu$haz Ink in 2008 with DJ/Record Producer DJ Mustard. The label is currently running independently. Current artists ACE (pu$haz Ink)(CEO), YG (Def Jam/Pu$haz Ink)(CEO), Ty$ (Arsenal/DollaSign/Pu$haz Ink), PC (Pu$haz Ink), Reem Riches (Pu$haz Ink), TeeCee4800 (Pu$haz Ink), Swerzie Montanuhh (Pu$haz Ink), Managed DJ's DJ Mustard, Managed Producers DJ Mustard, Managed Photographers LaloTheGiant (55 Mill).

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