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Why You Always Hatin?

YG · 2016

3 min · 1 track · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

A gritty blend of hard-hitting beats and sharp lyrics that encapsulate West Coast street life.

Why You Always Hatin? is a single by YG, released in 2016. A gritty blend of hard-hitting beats and sharp lyrics that encapsulate West Coast street life. This single features a notable collaboration with Drake, which helped elevate its profile and broaden YG's audience. The track received significant radio play and was praised for its catchy hook and production, contributing to YG's rising status in the hip-hop industry during this period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Why You Always Hatin? sound like?

A gritty blend of hard-hitting beats and sharp lyrics that encapsulate West Coast street life. Rooted in gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop.

What makes Why You Always Hatin? by YG notable?

This single features a notable collaboration with Drake, which helped elevate its profile and broaden YG's audience. The track received significant radio play and was praised for its catchy hook and production, contributing to YG's rising status in the hip-hop industry during this period. Released on January 1, 2016, 'Why You Always Hatin?' came shortly after YG's breakthrough album 'My Krazy Life' (2014). At this point in his career, YG was solidifying his reputation within the West Coast hip-hop scene as a prominent voice, building off the success of his previous work that had garnered both commercial success and critical acclaim.

How many songs are on Why You Always Hatin??

Why You Always Hatin? has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Tracklist

1 track·3:18

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  • 1 Why You Always Hatin? Standout 3:18

Release Date

January 1, 2016

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

3 min 18 sec