2022 release. Since emerging in 2009, YG has projected the voice of the streets into the mainstream leaving his mark as a rapper, actor, entrepreneur, designer, and philanthropist. The Compton-native has garnered over 12 billion streams, a dozen platinum and gold certifications, and various honors. He has landed 4 consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and returns with his 6th studio album, I Got Issues.