YG // Still Brazy

, it was the words and stories in his songs that drew me in, allowing for the chance to connect with his music. The lyrics command attention, and the beats provided by DJ Mustard were the perfect backdrop for YG to provide taut, intelligent rhymes to the tune of club bangers.

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. On top of that, shortly after his feud with Mustard, the rapper was shot outside of his studio in Los Angeles. Although many point fingers at Mustard, to this day YG claims that the identities of the assailants are still a mystery. (This brief description of the incident does not do the story justice. In order to hear the real, harrowing story of the shooting, I recommend watching a recent Vice episode where YG opens up about the attack to a therapist). Suffice it to say, the shooting took a toll on his mental state.

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Grade: A-