YG Quotes, born Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson in Compton, California, is a rapper whose raw, unapologetic style captures the essence of West Coast hip-hop. Known for hits like “My Nigga” and “Toot It and Boot It,” YG’s music and words reflect his roots, resilience, and refusal to conform. His quotes—sourced from interviews, songs, and social media—offer a glimpse into his mindset of authenticity, hustle, and staying true to the streets.
15 YG Quotes
- “Be yourself and set the trend. Don’t follow.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “I’m a rapper, not a singer.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “You don’t have to be a gangster rapper to be successful. You can do anything.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “Knowledge is dangerous when you’re a person of colour. It makes you a powerful individual, and that’s what ‘Stay Dangerous’ represents.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “One of the reasons I know how to handle my business is because I know I can’t rely on rap.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “I’m going to keep making clothes, I’m going to do more movies, and I’m always going to rap.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “Black people love Hispanics; Hispanics love blacks. We grew up with each other. We share a lot of the same stuff.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “If I was president, you wouldn’t be sitting in jail for crimes that’s not violent.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “Self made. Self paid. Only I kan elevate myself. Or bring myself down.” (Post on X, @YG, 2014)
- “Stay down never fold. Real n*gga with morals, made outta gold.” (Post on X, @YG, 2020)
- “The streets made me who I am.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “I just woke up one morning, and I painted my Maybach red – I wrapped it, matter of fact, red – and I thought, ‘I might as well change my album to ‘Still Brazy’ ‘cause I gotta be real with myself.’” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “I appreciate breathing and smelling and seeing.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “I don’t trust nobody.” (BrainyQuote.com, n.d.)
- “Just seeing people getting cancer and dying from it, and me hearing that that’s the stuff that we put inside of us is what’s causing this cancer… it was my peoples who passed from cancer.” (Wikiquote, 2020)
YG’s words hit hard with realness, grit, and a call to stay true. Which quote resonated with you? Drop it in the comments and keep it 4Hunnid.
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