YG Opens Up Troubled Past In “2004” Featuring Buddy & The Gang
YG takes a moment to reflect on a dark past on his brand new single “2004” featuring Buddy and The Gang. It is premiered along its matching music video.
In the clip, YG sits during a therapy session where he confesses on being a victim of statutory rape at the age of 14. “When I was young, I got raped by a bitch twice my age / Picked me up from school to meet at hers and got laid,” he raps. “Ever since that day, I never looked at shit the same / Fucked up in the brain, pussy what I blame,” he continues, before getting into the details.
“‘Cause me and the auntie kept fuckin’ for sure / And oh, one day, I feel like this was too much / I knew this wasn’t regular as I grew up / So told me eat her ass, after that, I threw up / Ooh, can’t believe I had my face in her butt.”
The video also features Buddy and The Gang providing vocals on the hook and reenacting scenes of the disturbing incident.
In ‘2004’, YG demonstrates a rare combination of fluidity and commitment. His ability to glide across the beats with an impeccable flow does not compromise the depth of the content. Instead, each line is intense, captivating the listener. His music is a perfect balance of style and substance. This track is proof that YG is an artist capable of marrying technique and meaning with ease.