YG - Actor Profile

YG

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
14Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 9, 1990
Birth Place: Compton, California, USA

About YG

Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson (born March 9, 1990), known better as YG (short for Young Gangsta), is an American rapper from Compton, California.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of YG reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of YG's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), YG remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best YG Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from YG's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023) movie poster
★9.0

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop: A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special feat

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop

2023•Music
★8.2
The Pop Out: Ken & Friends (2024) movie poster
★8.2

The Pop Out: Ken & Friends: Kendrick Lamar, DJ Mustard and various other artists perform in a concert at the LA Forum celebrating Juneteenth and Wes

The Pop Out: Ken & Friends

2024•Music
★8.0
AWGE DVD: Volume 2 (2018) movie poster
★8.0

AWGE DVD: Volume 2: Second installment of the documentary like series from the A$AP Rocky founded creative agency AWGE

AWGE DVD: Volume 2

2018•Documentary
★6.5
Mac & Devin Go to High School (2012) movie poster
★6.5

Mac & Devin Go to High School: A comedy that follows two high school students -- one overachiever struggling to write his valedictorian speech, the oth

Mac & Devin Go to High School

2012•Comedy
★6.4
White Boy Rick (2018) movie poster
★6.4

White Boy Rick: The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was

White Boy Rick

2018•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of YG.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Night Patrol Tripp Flop Similar →
2024 The Pop Out: Ken & Friends Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Hip-Hop and the White House - Average Similar →
2023 A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Good Mourning Party Cameo Flop Similar →
2019 American Rap Stars 2 Self Flop Similar →
2018 White Boy Rick Leo 'Big Man' Curry Average Similar →
2018 AWGE DVD: Volume 2 Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 The Game: The Documentary 2 Self Flop Similar →
2014 Blame It on the Streets YG Flop Similar →
2013 White T YG Flop Similar →
2012 Mac & Devin Go to High School Student / Hemptathalon Smoker 2 Hit Similar →
2012 We the Party C.C. Flop Similar →
N/A Goons - Flop Similar →

YG - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of YG?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring YG is "A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has YG acted in?

YG has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by YG?

Other notable films include "The Pop Out: Ken & Friends", "AWGE DVD: Volume 2", and "Mac & Devin Go to High School".