# TYG (song)

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2024 song by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Spiritbox

"TYG" Song by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Spiritbox from the album Megan: Act II Released October 25, 2024 Genre Rap metal trap metal Length 2:27 Label Hot Girl Productions Songwriters Megan Thee Stallion Courtney LaPlante Mike Stringer Bankroll Got It Shawn "Source" Jarrett Dan Braunstein Producers Bankroll Got It Braunstein Stringer Jarrett[1]

"**TYG**" (an acronym for "Test Your Gangsta") is a song by American rapper and songwriter [Megan Thee Stallion](/source/Megan_Thee_Stallion) featuring Canadian heavy metal band [Spiritbox](/source/Spiritbox). It is the eighth track from her super deluxe reissue album *[Megan: Act II](/source/Megan%3A_Act_II)*.

## Background

"TYG" is the second collaboration between Megan Thee Stallion and Spiritbox, following the previous year's "[Cobra (Rock Remix)](/source/Cobra_(Megan_Thee_Stallion_song)#Track_listings)".[2] The track was co-written by Megan with Spiritbox's [Courtney LaPlante](/source/Courtney_LaPlante) and [Mike Stringer](/source/Mike_Stringer), among others.[3] According to *[Revolver](/source/Revolver_(magazine))*, Spiritbox recorded their parts for the song in less than 36 hours. LaPlante described working with Megan as "a fever dream".[4]

## Composition

According to *[Consequence](/source/Consequence_(publication))*, the song features Megan delivering rapid-fire verses alongside LaPlante, whose screamed vocals contribute to the track's aggressive sound.[3] It incorporates [nu-metal](/source/Nu-metal)-influenced guitar riffs and blends rap and metal elements, which *Revolver* described as a [rap-metal](/source/Rap-metal) track[4] and *[Rock Sound](/source/Rock_Sound)* called a "genre-smashing track" that experiments with cross-genre collaboration.[5]

*[NME](/source/NME)* described the song as fierce [trap metal](/source/Trap_metal),[6] while *[Alternative Press](/source/Alternative_Press_(magazine))* characterized it as a hard-hitting rap-metal track with world-building elements.[7]

According to *[Metal Hammer](/source/Metal_Hammer)*, the track features half-tempo, guitar-driven [hip hop](/source/Hip_hop) rhythms, with LaPlante's screamed vocals adding intensity,[8] while *MXDWN* reported that the song combines trap-influenced beats with heavy guitar work and a mix of clean and screamed vocals.[9]

## Critical reception

*[MetalSucks](/source/MetalSucks)* described the song as "a pretty damn good track" and said it gave the band an opportunity to reach a broader audience.[10]

## Live performances

The song debuted live on April 13, 2025, at [Coachella](/source/Coachella), with LaPlante joining Megan on stage.[11][12] *Revolver* described the performance as "fiery".[13]

## Charts

Chart (2024) Peak position US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[14] 37

## Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.[15]

- [Megan Thee Stallion](/source/Megan_Thee_Stallion) - vocals, songwriter

- [Courtney LaPlante](/source/Courtney_LaPlante) - vocals, songwriter

- [Mike Stringer](/source/Mike_Stringer) - guitar, drums, bass, songwriter, producer

- Bankroll Got It - songwriter, producer

- Shawn "Source" Jarrett - songwriter, recording engineer, producer

- Dan Braunstein - drums, songwriter, producer, mixing engineer

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Spiritbox Reunites With Megan Thee Stallion For 'Tyg' Song"](https://blabbermouth.net/news/spiritbox-reunites-with-megan-thee-stallion-for-tyg-song). *[Blabbermouth](/source/Blabbermouth)*. October 25, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Law, Sena (October 25, 2024). ["Megan Thee Stallion Reunites with Spiritbox for New Single 'TYG'"](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/megan-thee-stallion-reunites-with-spiritbox-for-new-single-tyg). *[Exclaim!](/source/Exclaim!)*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Consequence2024_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Consequence2024_3-1) Kaufman, Spencer (October 25, 2024). ["Megan Thee Stallion and Spiritbox Team Up on New Song "TYG""](https://consequence.net/2024/10/megan-thee-stallion-spiritbox-new-song-tyg/). *[Consequence](/source/Consequence_(publication))*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Revolver2024_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Revolver2024_4-1) Adams, Gregory (October 25, 2024). ["Hear Spiritbox Join Megan Thee Stallion on New Rap-Metal Banger "TYG""](https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-spiritbox-join-megan-thee-stallion-on-new-song-tyg). *[Revolver](/source/Revolver_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Howell, Maddy (October 25, 2024). ["Spiritbox Join Forces With Megan Thee Stallion For Genre-Smashing Track 'TYG'"](https://rocksound.tv/news/spiritbox-join-forces-with-megan-thee-stallion-for-genre-smashing-track-tyg). *[Rock Sound](/source/Rock_Sound)*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Wilkes, Emma (October 25, 2024). ["Hear Megan Thee Stallion team up with Spiritbox for fierce new single 'TYG'"](https://www.nme.com/news/music/hear-megan-thee-stallion-team-up-with-spiritbox-for-tyg-3806433). *[NME](/source/NME)*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Spiritbox join Megan Thee Stallion on new Act II song 'TYG'"](https://www.altpress.com/spiritbox-megan-thee-stallion-tyg-listen/). *[Alternative Press](/source/Alternative_Press_(magazine))*. October 25, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Alderslade, Merlin (October 25, 2024). ["Listen to Megan Thee Stallion lairy collaboration with modern metal heavyweights Spiritbox, TYG"](https://www.loudersound.com/news/listen-to-megan-spiritbox-tyg). *[Metal Hammer](/source/Louder_Sound)*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Garcia, Cristian (October 26, 2024). ["Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up With Spiritbox On New Single "TYG""](https://music.mxdwn.com/2024/10/26/news/megan-thee-stallion-teams-up-with-spiritbox-on-new-single-tyg/). *MXDWN*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Keenan, Hesher (October 25, 2024). ["Spiritbox Featured on Megan Thee Stallion Track 'TYG'"](https://www.metalsucks.net/2024/10/25/spiritbox-featured-on-megan-thee-stallion-track-tyg/). *[MetalSucks](/source/MetalSucks)*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Howell, Maddy (April 14, 2025). ["Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante Join Megan Thee Stallion For First Live Performance Of 'TYG'"](https://rocksound.tv/news/watch-spiritboxs-courtney-laplante-join-megan-thee-stallion-for-first-live-performance-of-tyg). *[Rock Sound](/source/Rock_Sound)*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Garner, Emily (April 14, 2025). ["Courtney LaPlante joins Megan Thee Stallion at Coachella for live debut of TYG"](https://www.kerrang.com/megan-thee-stallion-coachella-2025-tyg-spiritbox-live-debut-courtney-laplante). *[Kerrang!](/source/Kerrang!)*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Adams, Gregory (April 14, 2025). ["See Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante join Megan Thee Stallion onstage at Coachella"](https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-spiritboxs-courtney-laplante-join-megan-thee-stallion-onstage-at-coachella/). *[Revolver](/source/Revolver_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrocksongs_Megan_Thee_Stallion_14-0)** "[Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Megan-Thee-Stallion/chart-history/ARK)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["TYG (feat. Spiritbox) - Song by Megan Thee Stallion"](https://music.apple.com/us/song/tyg-feat-spiritbox/1776125343). *[Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music)*. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

v t e Megan Thee Stallion Discography Awards and nominations Studio albums Good News (2020) Traumazine (2022) Megan (2024) Reissues Megan: Act II (2024) Mixtapes Fever (2019) Compilation albums Something for Thee Hotties (2021) EPs Tina Snow (2018) Suga (2020) Singles "Big Ole Freak" "Cash Shit" "Hot Girl Summer" "All Dat" "Diamonds" "B.I.T.C.H." "Captain Hook" "Savage" "Girls in the Hood" "Don't Stop" "Body" "Cry Baby" "On Me" (Remix) "Thot Shit" "SG" "Megan's Piano" "Sweetest Pie" "Plan B" "Pressurelicious" "Her" "Ungrateful" "Cobra" "Not My Fault" "Hiss" "Wanna Be" "Boa" "Mamushi" "Neva Play" "Bigger in Texas" "Whenever" "Lover Girl" "DNA (More Than a Game)" Featured singles "Talk" (Remix) "Big Booty" "Pose" (Remix) "RNB" "WAP" "34+35" (Remix) "Beautiful Mistakes" "I Did It" "Butter" (Remix) "It Was a... (Masked Christmas)" "Lick" "Bongos" "Sunday Service" (Remix) "BBA" "Strategy" "B.B.B." "Motion Party" (Remix) Other songs "Shots Fired" "Anxiety" "Otaku Hot Girl" "TYG" Related articles Hot Girl Summer Tour Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words

v t e Spiritbox Courtney LaPlante Mike Stringer Zev Rosenberg Josh Gilbert Ryan Loerke Bill Crook Studio albums Eternal Blue Tsunami Sea Extended plays The Fear of Fear Singles "Circle with Me" "Soft Spine" Related articles Discography

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