# Ty Dolla Sign > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ty_Dolla_Sign > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ty_Dolla_Sign.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty_Dolla_Sign > Source revision: 1354324639 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American rapper and singer (born 1982)}} {{Redirect|Dolla Sign|the symbol|dollar sign}} {{Use American English|date=November 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Ty Dolla Sign | image = Ty Dolla Sign 2018.jpg | caption = Griffin in 2018 | birth_name = Tyrone William Griffin Jr. | alias = {{hlist|Ty$|Dolla Sign}} | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|4|13}} | birth_place = [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), California, U.S. | genre = {{flatlist| * [R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B) * [hip-hop](/source/Hip_hop_music) * [trap](/source/Trap_music){{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ty-dolla-ign-mn0002659130 |title=Ty Dolla $ign |last=Kellman |first=Andy |website=[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic) |access-date=September 28, 2025 |archive-date=October 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251009195257/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ty-dolla-ign-mn0002659130 |url-status=live }} }} | occupation = {{flatlist| * Rapper * singer * songwriter * record producer }} | instrument = {{flatlist| * Vocals }} | discography = {{hlist|[Discography](/source/Ty_Dolla_Sign_discography)|[production](/source/Ty_Dolla_Sign_discography)}} | years_active = 2004–present | label = {{flatlist| * [Motown](/source/Motown) * EZMNY{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/motown-records-ty-dolla-sign-ezmny-records/ | title=Motown Inks Joint Venture with Ty Dolla $ign's EZMNY Records | magazine=[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine)) | access-date=October 15, 2023 | archive-date=October 16, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016203656/https://www.billboard.com/pro/motown-records-ty-dolla-sign-ezmny-records/ | url-status=live }} * The MVMNT * [Pushaz Ink](/source/YG_(rapper)) * [Taylor Gang](/source/Taylor_Gang_Entertainment) * [Atlantic](/source/Atlantic_Records) }} | current_member_of = {{hlist|[TGOD Mafia](/source/TGOD_Mafia)|[MihTy](/source/MihTy)|[¥$](/source/%C2%A5%24)}} {{Infobox person | child = yes | children = 1 | website = {{URL|dollasignworld.com}} | signature = Ty Dolla Sign sig.svg }} }} '''Tyrone William Griffin Jr.''' (born April 13, 1982), known professionally as '''Ty Dolla Sign''' (stylized as '''Ty Dolla $ign''' or '''Ty$'''), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer . Born and raised in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), California, Griffin gained initial recognition for his guest appearance on fellow California rapper [YG](/source/YG_(rapper))'s 2010 single "[Toot It and Boot It](/source/Toot_It_and_Boot_It)", which entered the [''Billboard'' Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100). He signed with [Atlantic Records](/source/Atlantic_Records) in 2012, and [Wiz Khalifa](/source/Wiz_Khalifa)'s [Taylor Gang Entertainment](/source/Taylor_Gang_Entertainment) the following year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/ty-dolla-ign-signs-to-atlantic-releases-beach-house-mixtape|title=Ty Dolla Sign signs to Atlantic, Releases Beach House Mixtape|date=October 2012|website=Complex.com|access-date=March 22, 2023|archive-date=March 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323010725/https://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/ty-dolla-ign-signs-to-atlantic-releases-beach-house-mixtape|url-status=live}} Griffin saw further mainstream recognition with his debut commercial [extended play](/source/extended_play) (EP), ''[Beach House EP](/source/Beach_House_EP)'' (2014). Its lead single, "[Paranoid](/source/Paranoid_(Ty_Dolla_Sign_song))" (featuring [B.o.B](/source/B.o.B)), marked his first entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 as a lead artist—peaking within the chart's top 30—while its second single, "[Or Nah](/source/Or_Nah_(Ty_Dolla_Sign_song))" (featuring Wiz Khalifa and [DJ Mustard](/source/DJ_Mustard), remixed with [the Weeknd](/source/the_Weeknd)), received [sextuple platinum](/source/RIAA_certification) certification by the [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America) (RIAA). His debut studio album, ''[Free TC](/source/Free_TC)'' (2015), peaked at number 14 on the [''Billboard'' 200](/source/Billboard_200) and was supported by the platinum-certified singles "[Blasé](/source/Blas%C3%A9_(song))" (featuring [Future](/source/Future_(rapper)) and [Rae Sremmurd](/source/Rae_Sremmurd)) and "[Saved](/source/Saved_(Ty_Dolla_Sign_song))" (featuring [E-40](/source/E-40)). His second album, ''[Beach House 3](/source/Beach_House_3)'' (2017), peaked at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' 200, while his third album, ''[Featuring Ty Dolla Sign](/source/Featuring_Ty_Dolla_Sign)'' (2020), peaked at number four. He has released the collaborative albums ''[MihTy](/source/MihTy)'' (2018) with [Jeremih](/source/Jeremih), ''[Cheers to the Best Memories](/source/Cheers_to_the_Best_Memories)'' (2021) with [Dvsn](/source/Dvsn), and the ''[Vultures](/source/%C2%A5%24)'' (2024) duology with [Kanye West](/source/Kanye_West)—the latter's [first entry](/source/Vultures_1) was Griffin's first project to debut atop the ''Billboard'' 200.{{Cite magazine |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |date=February 18, 2024 |title=Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures 1' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/kanye-west-ty-dolla-sign-vultures-1-debuts-number-one-billboard-200-albums-chart-1235610342/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218201249/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/kanye-west-ty-dolla-sign-vultures-1-debuts-number-one-billboard-200-albums-chart-1235610342/ |archive-date=February 18, 2024 |access-date=February 18, 2024 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Along with his own career, Griffin is known for his frequent guest appearances on songs by other artists; these include the ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top 40 singles "[Work from Home](/source/Work_from_Home_(song))" by [Fifth Harmony](/source/Fifth_Harmony), "[Swalla](/source/Swalla)" by [Jason Derulo](/source/Jason_Derulo), "[Hot Girl Summer](/source/Hot_Girl_Summer)" by [Megan Thee Stallion](/source/Megan_Thee_Stallion), "[Hit Different](/source/Hit_Different)" by [SZA](/source/SZA), and "[WusYaName](/source/WusYaName)" by [Tyler, the Creator](/source/Tyler%2C_the_Creator), as well as the [diamond](/source/RIAA_certification)-certified "[Psycho](/source/Psycho_(Post_Malone_song))" by [Post Malone](/source/Post_Malone), which peaked the chart. Furthermore, Griffin has been credited with [songwriting and production](/source/Ty_Dolla_Sign_discography) work for other artists, most notably on the singles "[Loyal](/source/Loyal_(Chris_Brown_song))" by [Chris Brown](/source/Chris_Brown), "[Post to Be](/source/Post_to_Be)" by [Omarion](/source/Omarion), and "[FourFiveSeconds](/source/FourFiveSeconds)" by [Rihanna](/source/Rihanna), Kanye West and [Paul McCartney](/source/Paul_McCartney). He has received six [Grammy Award](/source/Grammy_Award) nominations.{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/11/25-new-producers-to-watch-out-for/drugs|title=25 New Producers To Watch Out ForD.R.U.G.S.|publisher=Complex|access-date=May 19, 2016|archive-date=October 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006062701/https://www.complex.com/music/2012/11/25-new-producers-to-watch-out-for/drugs|url-status=dead}} == Early life == Tyrone William Griffin Jr. was born on April 13, 1982, in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), California,{{cite web|url=http://repertoire.bmi.com/writer.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&page=1&fromrow=1&torow=25&querytype=WriterID&keyid=550136077&keyname=GRIFFIN+TYRONE+WILLIAM+JR&CAE=595014347&Affiliation=BMI|title=Songwriter/Composer: GRIFFIN TYRONE WILLIAM JR|last=Griffin|first=Tyrone William Jr.|publisher=[Broadcast Music, Inc.](/source/Broadcast_Music%2C_Inc.) (BMI)|access-date=May 30, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202033022/http://repertoire.bmi.com/writer.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&page=1&fromrow=1&torow=25&querytype=WriterID&keyid=550136077&keyname=GRIFFIN+TYRONE+WILLIAM+JR&CAE=595014347&Affiliation=BMI|archive-date=February 2, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://theboombox.com/happy-birthday-ty-dolla-sign/|title=Happy Birthday, Ty Dolla $ign|date=April 13, 2015|publisher=The Boombox|access-date=August 26, 2015|archive-date=March 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316041944/http://theboombox.com/happy-birthday-ty-dolla-sign/|url-status=live}} to Phyllis Mitchell and musician Tyrone Griffin, a member of the band [Lakeside](/source/Lakeside_(band)).{{cite web |last=Sundermann |first=Eric |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/ty-dolla-just-wants-to-be-a-man/ |title=Ty Dolla $ign Just Wants to Be a Man |publisher=Noisey.vice.com |date=August 12, 2013 |access-date=February 22, 2014 |archive-date=September 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916143328/https://www.vice.com/en/article/ty-dolla-just-wants-to-be-a-man/ |url-status=live }}{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ty-dolla-ign-still-pushing-for-imprisoned-brothers-release-7526627/ | title=Ty Dolla $ign Still Pushing for Imprisoned Brother's Release & More Inside Scoop | magazine=[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine)) | access-date=May 24, 2025 | archive-date=September 2, 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250902003235/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ty-dolla-ign-still-pushing-for-imprisoned-brothers-release-7526627/ | url-status=live }} He has said that through his father's involvement in Lakeside, he met the musical artists [Earth, Wind & Fire](/source/Earth%2C_Wind_%26_Fire) and [Prince](/source/Prince_(musician)) as a child, which led to his love and interest for [soul music](/source/soul_music).{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USrIoOHrORI| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211102/USrIoOHrORI| archive-date=November 2, 2021 | url-status=live|title=Ty Dolla $ign talks working with Brandy, collab EP with R. Kelly, Prince's death|publisher=MalcolmMusic|author=Malcolm Ohanwe|access-date=May 14, 2016}}{{cbignore}} Growing up in [South Central Los Angeles](/source/South_Central_Los_Angeles), Griffin was a [gang member](/source/gang_member), being part of the [Bloods](/source/Bloods), while his brother was in the rival gang of the [Crips](/source/Crips).{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4nP7y3Ivh8| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211102/y4nP7y3Ivh8| archive-date=November 2, 2021 | url-status=live|title=TY$ Talks About Gang Banging in Younger Days|last=djvlad|date=September 28, 2013|publisher=|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} == Career == === 2004–2011: Career beginnings === Griffin began his music career by learning how to play the bass guitar and later picking up drums, guitars, keyboards, and the [Akai MPC](/source/Akai_MPC) music workstation.{{cite web|last1=Leight|first1=Elias|title=Ty Dolla $ign Talks 'New Black Punk,' Loving Babyface, Gritty 'Free TC' LP|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ty-dolla-ign-talks-new-black-punk-loving-babyface-gritty-free-tc-lp-20151116|website=rollingstone.com|date=November 16, 2015|publisher=Rolling Stone|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-date=November 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161112015223/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ty-dolla-ign-talks-new-black-punk-loving-babyface-gritty-free-tc-lp-20151116|url-status=live}} Griffin and his writing partner Kory began working together after meeting in [New York City](/source/New_York_City) in 2004, forming the duo Ty & Kory.{{cite web | last=Ukiomogbe | first=Juliana | title="You Had 400 Fucking Songs?": Justin Timberlake Interviews Ty Dolla $ign | website=Interview Magazine | date=November 12, 2020 | url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/you-had-400-fucking-songs-justin-timberlake-interviews-ty-dolla-sign | access-date=February 10, 2023 | archive-date=February 10, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210003208/https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/you-had-400-fucking-songs-justin-timberlake-interviews-ty-dolla-sign | url-status=live }} The duo also made [guest appearance](/source/guest_appearance)s on albums by other artists such as [Sa-Ra Creative Partners](/source/Sa-Ra_Creative_Partners) and [Black Milk](/source/Black_Milk). They performed the song "U", which was featured on Black Milk's album ''[Popular Demand](/source/Popular_Demand)'' (2007).{{cite web|last1=Chau|first1=Danny|title=Los Angeles Plays Itself: The Surprising Rise of Ty Dolla $ign|url=http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/the-surprising-rise-of-ty-dolla-sign/|website=Grantland.com|date=May 28, 2014|access-date=January 23, 2016|archive-date=January 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118042053/http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/the-surprising-rise-of-ty-dolla-sign/|url-status=live}} The duo signed a recording contract with [Venus Brown](/source/Venus_Brown)'s Buddah Brown Entertainment and then released a [mixtape](/source/mixtape), ''Raw & Bangin Mixtape Vol 2'' (2008). Ty & Kory had a falling out related to these ventures. Griffin began working with Los Angeles-based rapper [YG](/source/YG_(rapper)){{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/who-is-ty-dolla-sign/getting-into-music |title=Hanging With 50 Cent and Breaking Into the Industry — Who Is Ty Dolla $ign? |website=Complex.com |date=October 26, 2012 |access-date=February 22, 2014 |archive-date=March 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314021233/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/who-is-ty-dolla-sign/getting-into-music |url-status=live }} which provided him with the mainstream success of YG's 2010 single "[Toot It and Boot It](/source/Toot_It_and_Boot_It)",{{cite web|last=Sittner|first=Brian|title=Eclipse Magazine interviews Tydolla$ign|url=http://eclipsemagazine.com/Music/24041/|website=Eclipsemagazine.com|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-date=May 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110504004115/http://eclipsemagazine.com/Music/24041/|url-status=live}} which he co-performed and produced.{{cite web|last=Torres|first=Gina|title=Producer Tydolla$ign Releases New Mixtape "House on the Hill"|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/reviewsmusic/archive/2011/04/26/22691195.aspx|website=Allhiphop.com|access-date=April 26, 2011|archive-date=April 30, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430110204/http://allhiphop.com/stories/reviewsmusic/archive/2011/04/26/22691195.aspx|url-status=live}} In 2011, Griffin released his first solo song, "All Star" (featuring Joe Moses; remixed featuring [Kid Ink](/source/Kid_Ink)) and his first solo mixtape, ''House on the Hill'' (2011). His follow up single, "My Cabana" (featuring [Young Jeezy](/source/Young_Jeezy)) was ranked on ''[Complex](/source/Complex_Networks)''{{'}}s Best 50 Songs of 2012 list at number 23.{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/2012-year-in-review-the-50-best-songs-of-2012/ty-dolla-sign-my-cabana |title=23. Ty Dolla $ign "My Cabana" — The 50 Best Songs of 2012 |website=Complex.com |date=December 11, 2012 |access-date=February 22, 2014 |archive-date=August 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807020232/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/2012-year-in-review-the-50-best-songs-of-2012/ty-dolla-sign-my-cabana |url-status=live }} Griffin co-founded and was a member of the production team D.R.U.G.$., alongside fellow music producers Chordz (or Chordz 3D) and G Casso, the latter of whom was murdered in 2011.{{Cite tweet |number=1575223035753558016 |user=Pay_SS |title=I'm dead 💀 https://x.com/FadeHubb/statu/FadeHubb/status/1574880074498711563 |author=Dollar Sign 2x}} Other producers later joined D.R.U.G.$., including Nate 3D, Buddah Shampoo, Fuego, [DJ Mustard](/source/DJ_Mustard), and [DJ Dahi](/source/DJ_Dahi).{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/who-is-ty-dolla-sign/making-music-with-drugs|title=Who Is Ty Dolla $ign?Producing With His Crew, D.R.U.G.$.|website=Complex.com|access-date=May 20, 2016|archive-date=February 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215173651/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/who-is-ty-dolla-sign/making-music-with-drugs|url-status=live}} === 2012–2014: ''Beach House'' mixtapes === thumb|right|190px|Griffin in November 2013 In 2012, Griffin signed a recording contract with [Atlantic Records](/source/Atlantic_Records).{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/12/ty-dolla-ign-on-singing-producing-and-screwing-your-girlfriend/ |title=Ty Dolla $ign on Singing, Producing and Screwing Your Girlfriend – XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=December 5, 2012 |access-date=January 9, 2014 |archive-date=April 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422103239/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/12/ty-dolla-ign-on-singing-producing-and-screwing-your-girlfriend/ |url-status=live }} He released his next mixtape, titled ''Beach House'', on October 1, 2012.{{cite web |last=Bacher |first=Danielle |url= https://www.laweekly.com/i-hung-out-with-ty-the-other-night-things-got-out-of-hand/ |title=I Hung Out With Ty$ the Other Night. Things Got Out of Hand |publisher=LA Weekly |date=October 3, 2013 |access-date=January 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619112550/http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2012/10/ty_dollar_sign_wild_nights_with_rappers.php |archive-date=June 19, 2013 |url-status=dead }} He followed with the sequel ''Beach House 2'' on July 1, 2013, with guest appearances from [Too Short](/source/Too_Short), [Wiz Khalifa](/source/Wiz_Khalifa), [Juicy J](/source/Juicy_J), and [Kirko Bangz](/source/Kirko_Bangz), among others.{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/the-most-anticipated-summer-albums-of-2013/ty-dolla-sign-beach-house-2 |title=19. Ty Dolla Sign, Beach House 2 — The Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2013 |publisher=Complex |date=June 13, 2013 |access-date=June 23, 2020 |archive-date=February 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202033021/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/the-most-anticipated-summer-albums-of-2013/ty-dolla-sign-beach-house-2 |url-status=live }} Griffin signed a touring deal with Khalifa's [Taylor Gang Entertainment](/source/Taylor_Gang_Entertainment).{{cite web |url=http://www.vibe.com/article/ty-dolla-sign-gets-signed-taylor-gang |title=Ty Dolla $ign Officially Joins Taylor Gang |publisher=Vibe |date=July 2, 2013 |access-date=January 9, 2014 |archive-date=July 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704223036/http://www.vibe.com/article/ty-dolla-sign-gets-signed-taylor-gang |url-status=live }} In mid-2013, he toured with Khalifa and [ASAP Rocky](/source/ASAP_Rocky), among others, on the Under the Influence of Music 2 concert tour.{{cite web |url=http://theboombox.com/ty-dolla-sign-beach-house-tracklist/ |title=Ty Dolla $ign Reveals 'Beach House EP' Tracklist |publisher=Theboombox.com |date=December 12, 2013 |access-date=January 9, 2014 |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925103401/https://theboombox.com/ty-dolla-sign-beach-house-tracklist/ |url-status=live }} On September 10, 2013, Griffin released a single, titled "[Paranoid](/source/Paranoid_(Ty_Dolla_Sign_song))", which features a verse from [B.o.B](/source/B.o.B) and production from DJ Mustard. The song was later announced to be the first single off his upcoming [extended play](/source/extended_play) (EP). On October 22, 2013, the Ethan Lader-directed music video for "Paranoid", premiered via [Diddy](/source/Diddy)'s [Revolt](/source/Revolt_(TV_network)).{{cite web |url=http://thesource.com/2013/10/22/it-doesnt-end-well-for-ty-dolla-ign-in-new-video-paranoid/ |title=It Doesn't End Well For Ty Dolla $ign In New Video, "Paranoid" |publisher=[The Source](/source/The_Source_(magazine)) |date=October 22, 2013 |access-date=December 28, 2013 |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228114306/http://thesource.com/2013/10/22/it-doesnt-end-well-for-ty-dolla-ign-in-new-video-paranoid/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Dyer |first=Deidre |url=http://www.thefader.com/2013/10/22/video-ty-dolla-ign-f-b-o-b-paranoid/ |title=Video: Ty Dolla $ign f. B.o.B., "Paranoid" |publisher=The Fader |date=October 22, 2013 |access-date=December 28, 2013 |archive-date=December 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230151525/http://www.thefader.com/2013/10/22/video-ty-dolla-ign-f-b-o-b-paranoid/ |url-status=live }} The single was a hit, peaking at number 29 on the US [''Billboard'' Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100) and eventually being certified Platinum by the RIAA.{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/the-wrap-up/blog/interview-ty-dolla-ign-on-krept-konan-the-uk-scene-more |title=Interview: Ty Dolla $ign on Krept & Konan, The UK Scene & More |work=MTV |date=April 7, 2016 |access-date=October 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018221606/http://www.mtv.co.uk/the-wrap-up/blog/interview-ty-dolla-ign-on-krept-konan-the-uk-scene-more |archive-date=October 18, 2016 |url-status=dead }} On January 7, 2014, Griffin released a second single titled "[Or Nah](/source/Or_Nah_(Ty_Dolla_Sign_song))" featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard.{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Nah-feat-Khalifa-Mustard-Explicit/dp/B00HBHLIBU |title=Or Nah (feat. Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard) [Explicit]: Ty Dolla $ign: MP3 Downloads |website=Amazon |date=January 7, 2014 |access-date=February 22, 2014 |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305060557/http://www.amazon.com/Nah-feat-Khalifa-Mustard-Explicit/dp/B00HBHLIBU |url-status=live }} The song's production was handled by DJ Mustard and it contains a [sample](/source/Sampling_(music)) of [Trillville](/source/Trillville)'s "[Some Cut](/source/Some_Cut)".{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/ty-dolla-sign-wiz-khalifa-or-nah |title=Ty Dolla $ign f/ Wiz Khalifa "Or Nah" |publisher=Complex |access-date=January 9, 2014 |archive-date=January 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110150708/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/ty-dolla-sign-wiz-khalifa-or-nah |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2014/01/07/ty-dolla-ign-ft-wiz-khalifa-nah-listen/ |title=Ty Dolla $ign ft. Wiz Khalifa – "Or Nah" |date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=Hiphopwired.com |access-date=January 9, 2014}} The music video was filmed during January 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/most-anticipated-albums-2014/ty-dolla-sign-beach-house-ep |title=38. Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House EP — The Most Anticipated Albums of 2014 |publisher=Complex |access-date=January 9, 2014 |archive-date=March 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327233802/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/most-anticipated-albums-2014/ty-dolla-sign-beach-house-ep |url-status=dead }} The single was [remix](/source/remix)ed featuring vocals from Canadian singer [the Weeknd](/source/the_Weeknd) and was later certified triple Platinum by the RIAA. On January 21, 2014, Griffin released his first [major label](/source/Record_label) project, ''[Beach House EP](/source/Beach_House_EP)''. The EP features guest appearances from [Casey Veggies](/source/Casey_Veggies), Wiz Khalifa, [Twista](/source/Twista), [Jay Rock](/source/Jay_Rock), [Trey Songz](/source/Trey_Songz), [French Montana](/source/French_Montana), [Travis Scott](/source/Travis_Scott), and [Fredo Santana](/source/Fredo_Santana), while the production was primarily handled by Griffin himself, along with DJ Mustard,{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/ty-dolla-ep-tracklisting/ |title=Ty Dolla $ign EP Release Date & Tracklisting – XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=December 11, 2013 |access-date=January 9, 2014 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173548/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/ty-dolla-ep-tracklisting/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author=timsanchez818 |url=http://allhiphop.com/2013/12/10/exclusive-ty-dolla-ign-sounds-off-on-new-ep-and-imitators/ |title=Exclusive: Ty Dolla $ign Sounds Off On New EP And Imitators |publisher=AllHipHop.com |date=December 10, 2013 |access-date=January 9, 2014 |archive-date=January 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129010417/http://allhiphop.com/2013/12/10/exclusive-ty-dolla-ign-sounds-off-on-new-ep-and-imitators/ |url-status=live }} [Cardo](/source/Cardo_(record_producer)), and [Young Chop](/source/Young_Chop), among others. Griffin described the EP as being a preview for his first major label studio album.{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/ty-dolla-sign-wants-to-rule-the-summer-again/ |title=Ty Dolla $ign Wants To Rule The Summer Again – XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=January 3, 2014 |access-date=January 9, 2014 |archive-date=January 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106032142/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/ty-dolla-sign-wants-to-rule-the-summer-again/ |url-status=live }} The remix to "Paranoid", featuring Trey Songz, French Montana, and DJ Mustard, was also included on the EP.{{cite web |author=Miranda J. |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/ty-dolla-ep-tracklisting/ |title=Ty Dolla $ign EP Release Date & Tracklisting – XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=December 11, 2013 |access-date=February 22, 2014 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173548/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/ty-dolla-ep-tracklisting/ |url-status=live }} === 2014–2016: ''Free TC'' and ''Campaign'' === thumb|left|200px|Griffin in November 2014 On February 23, 2014, Griffin revealed that his first full-length major label album would be titled ''[Free TC](/source/Free_TC)'', and would be released during the third quarter of 2014. He told Revolt, that he had already completed eight songs for the album and that he would be going on [tour](/source/concert_tour) with Wiz Khalifa during 2014.{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/54925-wiz-khalifa-jeezy-ty-dolla-ign-announce-under-the-influence-of-music-tour/ |title= Wiz Khalifa, Jeezy, Ty Dolla $ign Announce Under the Influence of Music Tour |date= April 23, 2014 |author= Evan Minsker |publisher= Condé Nast |access-date=January 1, 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260101121659/https://pitchfork.com/news/54925-wiz-khalifa-jeezy-ty-dolla-ign-announce-under-the-influence-of-music-tour/ |archive-date=January 1, 2026 }} He was chosen for the 2014 ''[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))'' [Freshman Class](/source/XXL_(magazine)).{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/05/xxl-freshmen-2014-cover-revealed/|title=XXL Freshmen 2014 Cover Revealed|work=XXL|date=May 5, 2014|access-date=March 9, 2015|archive-date=October 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019161607/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/05/xxl-freshmen-2014-cover-revealed|url-status=live}} In May 2014, Griffin told ''[The Fader](/source/The_Fader)'', that he would release a mixtape, titled ''Sign Language'', sometime during the next few months, which would then be followed by ''Free TC''.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2014/05/29/ty-dolla-sign-cover-story-feature/|title=Cover Story: Ty Dolla $ign Is the Life of the Party|author=Julianne Escobedo Shepherd|work=The FADER|access-date=March 9, 2015|archive-date=September 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918095458/http://www.thefader.com/2014/05/29/ty-dolla-sign-cover-story-feature|url-status=live}} In August 2014, Griffin revealed that [Jeremih](/source/Jeremih), Wiz Khalifa, YG, [Yo Gotti](/source/Yo_Gotti), and Jay 305, would be appearing on ''Sign Language''.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ty-dolla-sign-reveals-that-jeremih-wiz-khalifa-yg-and-yo-gotti-appear-on-his-sign-language-mixtape-news.11540.html|title=Ty Dolla $ign Says That Jeremih, Wiz Khalifa, YG And Yo Gotti Appear On His "Sign Language" Mixtape [Update: Release Date And Artwork Revealed]|author=Patrick Lyons|work=HotNewHipHop|date=August 18, 2014|access-date=March 9, 2015|archive-date=September 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926221953/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ty-dolla-sign-reveals-that-jeremih-wiz-khalifa-yg-and-yo-gotti-appear-on-his-sign-language-mixtape-news.11540.html|url-status=dead}} At the same time, Griffin was working with [Rihanna](/source/Rihanna) on her 2015 hit single "[FourFiveSeconds](/source/FourFiveSeconds)", receiving writing credit.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/494844-ty-dolla-sign-talks-working-with-rihanna-and-meeting-2pac-new-video|title=Ty Dolla $ign Talks Working With Rihanna And Meeting 2Pac|author=Patrick Lyons|work=HotNewHipHop|date=August 25, 2014|access-date=March 9, 2015|archive-date=February 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219021611/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ty-dolla-sign-talks-working-with-rihanna-and-meeting-2pac-new-video.30653.html|url-status=live}} Griffin appeared on [Chris Brown](/source/Chris_Brown) and [Tyga](/source/Tyga)'s ''[Fan of a Fan: The Album](/source/Fan_of_a_Fan%3A_The_Album)'', on the second track "Nothin' Like Me", as well as [Big Sean](/source/Big_Sean)'s song "[Play No Games](/source/Play_No_Games)" off of ''[Dark Sky Paradise](/source/Dark_Sky_Paradise)''. On May 26, 2015, Griffin released the first single from ''Free TC'', titled "Only Right", which features TeeCee4800, Joe Moses, and YG, and was produced by [DJ Mustard](/source/DJ_Mustard). On June 26, 2015, he released the album's second single, titled "[Blasé](/source/Blas%C3%A9_(song))" (featuring [Future](/source/Future_(rapper)) and [Rae Sremmurd](/source/Rae_Sremmurd)), which would go on to receive Platinum certification. A pre-order promotional single, "When I See Ya" (featuring [Fetty Wap](/source/Fetty_Wap)), was released in September 2015,{{cite web |url=https://instagram.com/p/7N8VvHhoyB/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |access-date=January 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202033022/https://www.instagram.com/p/7N8VvHhoyB/ |archive-date=February 2, 2016 |url-status=dead }} preceding album's third single, "[Saved](/source/Saved_(Ty_Dolla_Sign_song))" (featuring [E-40](/source/E-40)), which was certified Gold. Griffin revealed that on October 13, 2015, exactly one month before his album came out, he would release a new mixtape ''Airplane Mode''.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/tydollasign/status/653617529999351809 |title=Ty Dolla $ign on Twitter: "#AIRPLANEMODE MIXTAPE TOMORROW!! LISTEN TO TRACK #1 NOW:" |publisher=Twitter |access-date=January 16, 2016 |archive-date=February 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202033022/https://twitter.com/tydollasign/status/653617529999351809 |url-status=live }} ''Free TC'' was released on November 13, 2015, via Atlantic Records.Westhoff, Ben [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/oct/27/ty-dolla-crunch-time-rap-reigning-hooksmith Ty Dolla $ign: crunch time for rap's reigning hooksmith] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018130237/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/oct/27/ty-dolla-crunch-time-rap-reigning-hooksmith |date=October 18, 2016 }} ''The Guardian''. October 29, 2015 The album debuted at number 14 on the [''Billboard'' 200](/source/Billboard_200), with 31,000 [album-equivalent unit](/source/album-equivalent_unit)s and first-week sales of 22,000 copies in the United States.{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.36376/title.hip-hop-album-sales-jeezy-logic-ty-dolla-ign|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: Jeezy, Logic & Ty Dolla $ign|work=HipHopDX|date=November 23, 2015|access-date=October 17, 2016|archive-date=June 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602105300/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.36376/title.hip-hop-album-sales-jeezy-logic-ty-dolla-ign|url-status=live}} In February 2016, Griffin guest featured on [Fifth Harmony](/source/Fifth_Harmony)'s hit single "[Work from Home](/source/Work_from_Home_(song))", which peaked at number 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/fifth-harmony-work-from-home-video-interview-6890353/|title=Fifth Harmony Debuts 'Work From Home' Video, Talks Renaming Single to Avoid Rihanna Confusion|magazine=[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))|date=February 26, 2016|access-date=February 26, 2016|first=Joe|last=Lynch|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119205742/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/fifth-harmony-work-from-home-video-interview-6890353/|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/5665538/Fifth+Harmony/chart?f=379|title=Fifth Harmony – Chart history|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 16, 2016|archive-date=October 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003231522/http://www.billboard.com/artist/5665538/Fifth+Harmony/chart?f=379|url-status=live}} In June 2016, Griffin, [Lil Wayne](/source/Lil_Wayne), Wiz Khalifa, [Imagine Dragons](/source/Imagine_Dragons), [Logic](/source/Logic_(rapper)), and [X Ambassadors](/source/X_Ambassadors) released the collaboration single "[Sucker for Pain](/source/Sucker_for_Pain)" for the motion picture [soundtrack](/source/Suicide_Squad_(soundtrack)) for ''[Suicide Squad](/source/Suicide_Squad_(2016_film))''.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/06/26/sucker-for-pain-suicide-squad/86411318/ |title='Sucker for Pain' video has new 'Suicide Squad' awesomeness |date=June 26, 2016 |magazine=[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone) |access-date=October 17, 2016 |archive-date=August 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828190905/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/06/26/sucker-for-pain-suicide-squad/86411318/ |url-status=live }} In August 2016, Griffin and [Nick Jonas](/source/Nick_Jonas) performed the song "[Bacon](/source/Bacon_(song))" at the [2016 MTV Video Music Awards](/source/2016_MTV_Video_Music_Awards), where Griffin also won [Best Collaboration](/source/MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Collaboration) for "Work from Home" with Fifth Harmony.{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/4456482/nick-jonas-mtv-vmas/|title=Nick Jonas Will Perform 'Bacon' at the VMAs With Ty Dolla $ign|magazine=[Time](/source/Time_(magazine))|date=August 17, 2016|access-date=October 17, 2016|archive-date=October 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024011309/http://time.com/4456482/nick-jonas-mtv-vmas/|url-status=live}} On September 23, 2016, Griffin released a project titled ''[Campaign](/source/Campaign_(mixtape))'', which peaked at number 28 on the ''Billboard'' 200.{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40683/title.hip-hop-album-sales-ty-dolla-ign-danny-brown-mick-jenkins|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: Ty Dolla $ign, Danny Brown & Mick Jenkins|work=HipHopDX|date=October 3, 2016|access-date=October 17, 2016|archive-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006095700/http://www.hiphopdx.com/news/id.40683/title.hip-hop-album-sales-ty-dolla-ign-danny-brown-mick-jenkins|url-status=live}} [[File:Ty$ 2015 (Cropped).png|thumb|right|200px|Griffin performing at Yonge–Dundas Square (now [Sankofa Square](/source/Sankofa_Square)) in [Toronto](/source/Toronto), 2015]] ===2016–2018: ''Beach House 3'' and ''MihTy''=== On June 19, 2016, Griffin announced that his next project following ''[Campaign](/source/Campaign_(mixtape))'' would be ''[Beach House 3](/source/Beach_House_3)'' and that this installment would be an album rather than a mixtape.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/50989-ty-dolla-sign-suggests-beach-house-3-is-on-the-way-news|title=Ty Dolla $ign Suggests "Beach House 3" Is On The Way|date=June 19, 2016|publisher=HotNewHipHop|access-date=June 19, 2016|archive-date=June 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620150141/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ty-dolla-sign-suggests-beach-house-3-is-on-the-way-news.22347.html|url-status=live}} The lead single "[Love U Better](/source/Love_U_Better)" (featuring Lil Wayne and [The-Dream](/source/The-Dream)) was released July 10, 2017.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-u-better-feat-lil-wayne-the-dream-single/id1256400644|title=Love U Better (feat. Lil Wayne & The Dream) – Single by Ty Dolla $ign on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=July 10, 2017}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} The second single "[So Am I](/source/So_Am_I_(Ty_Dolla_Sign_song))" (featuring [Damian Marley](/source/Damian_Marley) and [Skrillex](/source/Skrillex)) was released on September 1, 2017. The album was released on October 27, 2017, and debuted at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' 200.{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.45108/title.hip-hop-album-sales-chris-browns-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon-eclipses-almost-everyone-else|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: Chris Brown's "Heartbreak On A Full Moon" Hits #3 On Billboard 200|work=HipHopDX|last=Eustice|first=Kyle|date=November 6, 2017|access-date=November 12, 2017|archive-date=November 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113003331/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.45108/title.hip-hop-album-sales-chris-browns-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon-eclipses-almost-everyone-else|url-status=live}} In February 2018, Griffin was featured on [Post Malone](/source/Post_Malone)'s single "[Psycho](/source/Psycho_(Post_Malone_song))", which peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/drake-gods-plan-post-malone-psycho-hot-100/|title=Drake's 'God's Plan' No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 for Sixth Week, Post Malone's 'Psycho' Debuts at No. 2|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 17, 2018|archive-date=November 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120012904/https://www.billboard.com/pro/drake-gods-plan-post-malone-psycho-hot-100/|url-status=live}} In May 2018, he was featured on [Christina Aguilera](/source/Christina_Aguilera)'s single "[Accelerate](/source/Accelerate_(Christina_Aguilera_song))" along with [2 Chainz](/source/2_Chainz), the first single from Aguilera's eighth album ''[Liberation](/source/Liberation_(Christina_Aguilera_album))''.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} On June 1, he was featured on "[All Mine](/source/All_Mine_(Kanye_West_song))" by [Kanye West](/source/Kanye_West) on West's album ''[Ye](/source/Ye_(album))''. On June 8, he was featured on "[Freeee (Ghost Town, Pt. 2)](/source/Freeee_(Ghost_Town%2C_Pt._2))" by [Kids See Ghosts](/source/Kids_See_Ghosts), on their [self-titled album](/source/Kids_See_Ghosts_(album)). On June 14, he was featured on [Bhad Bhabie](/source/Bhad_Bhabie)'s single "Trust Me". On June 16, he was featured on the song "Boss" from [Beyoncé](/source/Beyonc%C3%A9) and [Jay-Z](/source/Jay-Z)'s joint album ''[Everything Is Love](/source/Everything_Is_Love)''. In 2018, he was featured on [Tinashe](/source/Tinashe)'s single "[Me So Bad](/source/Me_So_Bad)" with French Montana, which had moderate success in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. He was also featured on [Drake](/source/Drake_(musician))'s album, ''[Scorpion](/source/Scorpion_(Drake_album))'', on the song "After Dark". He also featured on [Lecrae](/source/Lecrae)'s album ''[All Things Work Together](/source/All_Things_Work_Together)'' on the song "[Blessings](/source/Blessings_(Lecrae_song))". On October 26, 2018, Griffin and Jeremih released a collaborative album under the joint pseudonym MihTy (a [portmanteau](/source/portmanteau) of both the artists' names) through [Def Jam Recordings](/source/Def_Jam_Recordings) and Atlantic Records, their respective labels. The duo's [eponymous album](/source/MihTy) was released to mild critical and commercial reception, and featured guest appearances from French Montana, Chris Brown, and Wiz Khalifa, and [executive production](/source/executive_producer) from [Hitmaka](/source/Hitmaka). The duo had released several singles throughout the fall season of 2018 in anticipation of the album's release and performed "The Light" on ''[Jimmy Kimmel Live!](/source/Jimmy_Kimmel_Live!)'' in the week leading up to the album's debut. The project included the singles "The Light" and "Goin Thru Some Thangs". === 2019–2022: ''Featuring Ty Dolla Sign'' and ''Cheers to the Best Memories'' === Griffin released an album preview in February 2019 (via [Instagram](/source/Instagram)) featuring a new song produced by [D.A. Got That Dope](/source/D.A._Got_That_Dope) along with a verse from Tyga. On May 20, 2019, Griffin released the single "Purple Emoji" (featuring [J. Cole](/source/J._Cole)) as the intended first single. On August 9, 2019, he released another single titled "Hottest in the City" (featuring Juicy J and [Project Pat](/source/Project_Pat)). He later announced that his third studio album was originally called ''Tyrone'' (named from his birth name) and was set to release fall 2019. However, he stated, "I had a meeting one time with Kanye, and played him the album, and he was like, 'Bro nah, you need to do what you do. Add more bass, add more drums, add more, the real shit, that's what no one else is doing. Be the best you, bring that shit all the way up to the forefront...That conversation definitely inspired me, and made me go back and go crazy with the live instruments".{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ty-dolla-sign-spin-cover-story-interview-8526180/|title=Ty Dolla $ign On Upcoming "Tyrone" album...|date=August 6, 2019|publisher=Billboard|access-date=August 17, 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407214359/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ty-dolla-sign-spin-cover-story-interview-8526180/|url-status=live}} On July 1, 2020, Griffin released "[Ego Death](/source/Ego_Death_(song))" (featuring Kanye West, [FKA Twigs](/source/FKA_Twigs), and [Skrillex](/source/Skrillex)) as the official lead single to his third studio album.{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/ty-dolla-sign-announces-new-song-with-kanye-skrillex-fka-twigs-serpentwithfeet/|title=Ty Dolla $ign Announces New Song With Kanye, Skrillex, FKA twigs, serpentwithfeet|publisher=Pitchfork|date=June 30, 2020|access-date=June 30, 2020|archive-date=June 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630225944/https://pitchfork.com/news/ty-dolla-sign-announces-new-song-with-kanye-skrillex-fka-twigs-serpentwithfeet/|url-status=live}} On July 3, 2020, Griffin announced to [Big Boy](/source/Big_Boy_(radio_host)) that his third studio album is called ''Dream House'' and would be released "sooner than you think".{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/269879-ty-dolla-sign-announces-new-album-dream-house-news|title=Ty Dolla Sign announces new album "Dream House"|date=July 3, 2020|publisher=Hot New Hiphop|access-date=August 17, 2020|archive-date=October 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012042109/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ty-dolla-sign-announces-new-album-dream-house-news.113685.html|url-status=live}} The second single "[Expensive](/source/Expensive_(song))" (featuring [Nicki Minaj](/source/Nicki_Minaj)) was released on August 28, 2020.{{cite web|date=August 25, 2020|title=Ty Dolla $ign Announces New Track "Expensive" Featuring Nicki Minaj|url=https://www.boss-sound.com/ty-dolla-ign-announces-new-track-expensive-featuring-nicki-minaj/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926181636/https://www.boss-sound.com/ty-dolla-ign-announces-new-track-expensive-featuring-nicki-minaj/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 26, 2020|access-date=August 25, 2020|website=Boss Sound}} On October 14, Griffin revealed that he changed the album's title to ''[Featuring Ty Dolla Sign](/source/Featuring_Ty_Dolla_Sign)'', a reference to his work on other artists' projects and songs since his last release. He said the album title came from his gift of collaborating, and features many of his industry friends.{{cite web|url=https://thesource.com/2020/10/15/ty-dolla-ign-releases-artwork-for-forthcoming-album-featuring-ty-dolla-ign|title=Ty Dolla $ign Releases Artwork For Forthcoming Album 'Featuring Ty Dolla $ign'|work=[The Source](/source/The_Source_(magazine))|last=Johnson|first=Jasmine|date=October 15, 2020|access-date=October 15, 2020|archive-date=October 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018070836/https://thesource.com/2020/10/15/ty-dolla-ign-releases-artwork-for-forthcoming-album-featuring-ty-dolla-ign/|url-status=live}} ''Featuring Ty Dolla Sign'' was released on October 23, 2020. The album features artists including [Kid Cudi](/source/Kid_Cudi), Post Malone, Kanye West, [Anderson .Paak](/source/Anderson_.Paak), [Quavo](/source/Quavo), [Lil Durk](/source/Lil_Durk), Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, [Jhené Aiko](/source/Jhen%C3%A9_Aiko), [Kehlani](/source/Kehlani), [Future](/source/Future_(rapper)), [Musiq Soulchild](/source/Musiq_Soulchild), FKA Twigs, and Skrillex.{{cite news |last1=Caraan |first1=Sophie |title=Ty Dolla $ign Delivers Comprehensive New Album 'Featuring Ty Dolla $ign' |url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/10/featuring-ty-dolla-sign-album-stream |access-date=October 23, 2020 |publisher=Hypebeast |date=October 23, 2020 |archive-date=October 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026215206/https://hypebeast.com/2020/10/featuring-ty-dolla-sign-album-stream |url-status=live }} Griffin was also featured on the song "Safety Net" by [Ariana Grande](/source/Ariana_Grande) for her sixth studio album, ''[Positions](/source/Positions_(album))'' on October 30, 2020. On August 11, 2021, Griffin and Canadian R&B duo [Dvsn](/source/Dvsn) posted the artwork from a forthcoming collaborative album titled ''[Cheers to the Best Memories](/source/Cheers_to_the_Best_Memories)'' to their respective Instagram pages, captioned with the release date of August 20, 2021.[https://www.instagram.com/p/CScrTfNrPvi/]{{dead link|date=March 2022}}[https://www.instagram.com/p/CSc04NupxWe/]{{dead link|date=March 2022}} The album featured [Rauw Alejandro](/source/Rauw_Alejandro) and Griffin's longtime associate YG, as well as a posthumous guest appearance from [Mac Miller](/source/Mac_Miller), with whom Griffin had collaborated in the past.{{cite web|url = https://music.apple.com/us/album/cheers-to-the-best-memories/1581704122|title = Cheers to the Best Memories by DVSN & Ty Dolla $ign|date = August 20, 2021|access-date = September 3, 2021|archive-date = September 3, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210903195212/https://music.apple.com/us/album/cheers-to-the-best-memories/1581704122|url-status = dead}} The release preceded Griffin's appearances in the following two weeks on "Junya pt 2" from Kanye West's ''[Donda](/source/Donda)'' and "Get Along Better" from Drake's ''[Certified Lover Boy](/source/Certified_Lover_Boy)''. ===2023–present: ¥$, ''Vultures'' trilogy and ''Tycoon''=== [[File:YS Bologna 2024.jpg|thumb|¥$ listening party in [Bologna](/source/Bologna), Italy, for ''[Vultures 1](/source/Vultures_1)'' (2024)]] In October 2023, Griffin announced a collaborative project between him and frequent collaborator Kanye West via social media, accompanied by a "multi-stadium" [listening event](/source/Concert) in the following month.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ty-dolla-sign-kanye-west-stadium-listening-event-joint-album-1235452857/ | title=Ty Dolla $ign Announces 'Multi Stadium Listening Event' for Kanye West Joint Album | magazine=[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine)) | access-date=October 24, 2023 | archive-date=November 18, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118193557/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ty-dolla-sign-kanye-west-stadium-listening-event-joint-album-1235452857/ | url-status=live }} It was reported earlier in the month that he and West were shopping for [distributors](/source/Music_industry) for the album, as West is an independent artist. The duo, referred to as "[¥$](/source/%C2%A5%24)", originally planned for a collaborative project in 2016.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/kanye-west-new-album-ty-dolla-sign-shopping-distributors/ | title=Kanye West is Shopping a New Album to Distributors | magazine=[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine)) | access-date=October 24, 2023 | archive-date=November 28, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128012339/https://www.billboard.com/pro/kanye-west-new-album-ty-dolla-sign-shopping-distributors/ | url-status=live }} The event failed to materialize, although their debut collaborative single under the recording outfit, "[Vultures](/source/Vultures_(song))" (featuring [Bump J](/source/Bump_J)) was released on November 22, 2023. The following day, a version of the song with an additional verse from Lil Durk was released.{{cite web | url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/lil-durk-kanye-west-vultures-removed-reaction | title=Lil Durk Seemingly Reacts to Being Cut from Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures' Single | date=November 22, 2023 | access-date=November 22, 2023 | archive-date=November 22, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122130556/https://hiphopdx.com/news/lil-durk-kanye-west-vultures-removed-reaction | url-status=live }} Amidst numerous delays, ''[Vultures 1](/source/Vultures_1),'' the first album of a planned trilogy, released on February 10, 2024.{{Cite magazine |last=Lamarre |first=Carl |date=February 10, 2024 |title=Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign Team Up for New Album 'Vultures 1': Stream It Now |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kanye-west-ty-dolla-sign-vultures-1-album-stream-it-now-1235558698/ |access-date=February 11, 2024 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=February 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210213649/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kanye-west-ty-dolla-sign-vultures-1-album-stream-it-now-1235558698/ |url-status=live }} The album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming West's eleventh and Griffin's first respective number one album on the chart in their careers. After months of delays, ''[Vultures 2](/source/Vultures_2)'' released on August 3, 2024. On January 25, 2025, during an interview, Griffin revealed that ''Vultures 3'' is "on the way" and his fourth solo album, titled ''[Tycoon](/source/Tycoon_(Ty_Dolla_Sign_album))'' will also be releasing soon.{{cite web | url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/treyalston/ty-dolla-sign-ye-vultures-3-progress | title=Ty Dolla Sign Gives Update on 'Vultures 3' Progress with | website=[Complex Networks](/source/Complex_Networks) | date=January 25, 2025 | access-date=February 8, 2025 | archive-date=February 8, 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208072051/https://www.complex.com/music/a/treyalston/ty-dolla-sign-ye-vultures-3-progress | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/ty-dolla-sign-update-vultures-3-solo-album | title=Ty Dolla $ign Gives Update on 'Vultures 3' with Kanye West, Confirms New Solo Album | date=January 25, 2025 | access-date=February 8, 2025 | archive-date=February 8, 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208072227/https://hiphopdx.com/news/ty-dolla-sign-update-vultures-3-solo-album | url-status=live }} On February 7, the initial lead single off ''Tycoon'' (before being removed from the project), titled "Wheels Fall Off", was first teased with a behind the scenes music video shooting in Los Angeles where rappers Kanye West and [the Game](/source/The_Game_(rapper)) were present,{{cite web | url=https://www.hypefresh.com/ty-dolla-ign-kanye-wests-wheels-fall-off-teaser-hints-at-a-huge-hit/ | title=Ty Dolla $ign & Kanye West's "Wheels Fall Off" Teaser Hints at a Huge Hit | date=February 8, 2025 | access-date=February 8, 2025 | archive-date=March 28, 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250328100143/https://www.hypefresh.com/ty-dolla-ign-kanye-wests-wheels-fall-off-teaser-hints-at-a-huge-hit/ | url-status=live }} it was later released through the [Yeezy](/source/Yeezy_(brand)) website, with two different versions, labeled "WFO – 01" and "WFO – 02", and subsequently through streaming platforms. The song features West, who also produced it alongside Kobe "BbyKobe" Hood and [Darhyl Camper](/source/Darhyl_Camper).{{cite web | url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/883700-ty-dolla-ign-kanye-west-wheels-fall-off-stream | title=Ty Dolla $ign Kicks off His Next Album Rollout with "Wheels Fall Off" Featuring Kanye West | website=HNHH | date=February 8, 2025 | access-date=February 8, 2025 | archive-date=February 12, 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212040628/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/883700-ty-dolla-ign-kanye-west-wheels-fall-off-stream | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=https://www.rap-up.com/article/ye-shares-tweets-about-virgil-abloh-drake-travis-scott | title=Ye Continues His Bizzare Social Media Rant Including Mentions of Travis Scott, Drake and Others | access-date=February 8, 2025 | archive-date=February 10, 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210010551/https://www.rap-up.com/article/ye-shares-tweets-about-virgil-abloh-drake-travis-scott | url-status=live }} Griffin contributed to West's 2026 album ''[Bully](/source/Bully_(album))'', co-writing the songs "Last Breath", "Bully", and "Highs and Lows".{{Citation |title=Ye & Kanye West - BULLY |date=2025-06-27 |url=https://tidal.com/album/494006364 |access-date=2026-03-27 |language=en}} ==Artistry== thumb|right|upright|Griffin performing in March 2018 ===Musical style=== Griffin's sound typically combines [R&B](/source/contemporary_R%26B) and [hip-hop](/source/hip-hop). When asked if he was a rapper, he stated, "People would call it rap, but I really don't feel like I rap. There's so many great rappers, like if we had to [battle](/source/Battle_rap) or some shit, they would just cream me. I don't really consider myself a rapper, I just happen to have [bars](/source/Bar_(music)), or something like that. I still sing man, I'm a singer, ya feel me?"{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/who-is-ty-dolla-sign/influences |title=Who Is Ty Dolla $ign? |website=Complex.com |date=October 26, 2012 |access-date=November 14, 2014 |archive-date=August 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812221209/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/who-is-ty-dolla-sign/influences |url-status=live }} ===Influences=== He cited [Nate Dogg](/source/Nate_Dogg) and Chris Brown as main influences for his musical style.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/ty-dolla-ign-says-hes-honoured-to-be-hailed-the-new-nate-dogg-by-snoop-dogg-2800703|title=Ty Dolla $ign "honoured" to be hailed "the new Nate Dogg" by Snoop Dogg|website=[NME](/source/NME)|date=October 27, 2020|access-date=October 9, 2021|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009102750/https://www.nme.com/news/music/ty-dolla-ign-says-hes-honoured-to-be-hailed-the-new-nate-dogg-by-snoop-dogg-2800703|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1838428/chris-brown-ty-dolla-sign-conversation-jail/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607194432/http://www.mtv.com/news/1838428/chris-brown-ty-dolla-sign-conversation-jail/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 7, 2014|title = What Did Chris Brown Talk to Ty Dolla $ign About the Night He Got Out of Jail?|website = [MTV](/source/MTV)}} When asked about his influences, Griffin responded, "[2Pac](/source/2Pac) is my favorite artist of all time. I liked [Slum Village](/source/Slum_Village) a lot back then, like [J Dilla](/source/J_Dilla), he's one of my favorite producers and artists. I'm like a hip-hop head type of dude. [Mos Def](/source/Mos_Def), [Talib Kweli](/source/Talib_Kweli), that whole [Rawkus Records](/source/Rawkus_Records) scene, that's my type of shit." He continued, "I also like cats like [Prince](/source/Prince_(musician)). Just like his production, he's kind of like the same thing as me. He sings, he produces, he [plays all types of instruments](/source/Multi-instrumentalist). That's what I'm after. I wouldn't wear that type of clothes or wear my hair like that. [Laughs.] But as far as artistry, that's the same type of dude I am."{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/who-is-ty-dolla-sign/influences|title=Who Is Ty Dolla $ign?Influences and His Style of Music|website=Complex.com|access-date=November 14, 2014|archive-date=August 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812221209/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/who-is-ty-dolla-sign/influences|url-status=live}} In an interview he revealed that [Kim Burrell](/source/Kim_Burrell) was his absolute favorite vocalist, and that [Brandy](/source/Brandy_Norwood) was right there with her. ==Personal life== Griffin has a daughter, Jailynn (born 2005). He was in a relationship with singer [Lauren Jauregui](/source/Lauren_Jauregui) from 2017 to 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/features/sound-bites-ty-dolla-sign/|title=Food & Conversation With Ty Dolla $ign|first=Andres|last=Tardio|work=[Rap-Up](/source/Rap-Up)|access-date=December 15, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209223653/https://www.rap-up.com/features/sound-bites-ty-dolla-sign/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/ty-dolla-ign-confirms-relationship-fifth-harmonys-lauren-jauregui-90303|title=Ty Dolla $ign Confirms Relationship With Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui|work=[Entertainment Tonight](/source/Entertainment_Tonight)|date=November 1, 2017|access-date=January 8, 2019|archive-date=January 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108202412/https://www.etonline.com/ty-dolla-ign-confirms-relationship-fifth-harmonys-lauren-jauregui-90303|url-status=live}} Griffin is [Muslim](/source/Muslim).{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CGiHQfVseEg?si=pSVLWpblHX6XgUD_ |title=N3on didn't Realise Ty Dolla $ign was also Muslim and N3on REJECTED to drink to Show RESPECT for his |language=en |access-date=April 13, 2025 |via=www.youtube.com |archive-date=September 19, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250919103004/https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CGiHQfVseEg?si=pSVLWpblHX6XgUD_ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DMfjzywIkQF/?igsh=MWhoem45cDE5bzI5cA== |access-date=July 30, 2025 |website=www.instagram.com}} ===Political views=== In 2020, Griffin formally endorsed the [presidential campaign](/source/Kanye_West_2020_presidential_campaign) of rapper and frequent collaborator Kanye West.{{cite web|title=Chuck D, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign And More Sound Off On Kanye's Presidential Bid|url=https://www.bet.com/article/8n7o50/hip-hop-reacts-to-kanye-running-for-president|access-date=January 18, 2021|website=BET.com|archive-date=December 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201221509/https://www.bet.com/article/8n7o50/hip-hop-reacts-to-kanye-running-for-president|url-status=live}} ==Legal issues== On December 10, 2018, it was revealed that Griffin was facing up to 15 years in jail in relation to [cocaine](/source/cocaine) and [marijuana](/source/marijuana) possession charges.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ty-dolla-sign-indicted-felony-drug-charges-766789/|title=Ty Dolla $ign Indicted on Felony Drug Possession Charges After Atlanta Arrest|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=December 10, 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=December 10, 2018|archive-date=May 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526140249/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ty-dolla-sign-indicted-felony-drug-charges-766789/|url-status=live}} These charges resulted from a traffic stop in [Atlanta](/source/Atlanta), [Georgia](/source/Georgia_(U.S._state)), wherein a car with multiple people, Griffin was the only one charged with the drugs due to him being in close proximity to them.{{cite web|url = https://www.spin.com/2018/09/skrillex-ty-dolla-sign-arrest-marijuana-cocaine/|title = Skrillex Present During Ty Dolla $ign Arrest|date = September 7, 2018|access-date = January 8, 2021|archive-date = June 14, 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230614150902/https://www.spin.com/2018/09/skrillex-ty-dolla-sign-arrest-marijuana-cocaine/|url-status = live}} Later, all charges were dropped upon completion of a drug prevention program.{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2019/02/27/ty-dolla-sign-drug-possession/|title=Ty Dolla Sign' Drug Possession Charges Will be Dropped as Long as he Stays Clean|last=Miss2Bees|date=February 27, 2019|website=The Source|language=en-US|access-date=September 9, 2019|archive-date=June 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614192208/https://thesource.com/2019/02/27/ty-dolla-sign-drug-possession/|url-status=live}} == Discography == {{Main|Ty Dolla Sign discography}} '''Solo studio albums''' * ''[Free TC](/source/Free_TC)'' (2015) * ''[Beach House 3](/source/Beach_House_3)'' (2017) * ''[Featuring Ty Dolla Sign](/source/Featuring_Ty_Dolla_Sign)'' (2020) * ''[Tycoon](/source/Tycoon_(Ty_Dolla_Sign_album))'' (2025) '''Collaborative studio albums''' * ''[MihTy](/source/MihTy)'' (with [Jeremih](/source/Jeremih) as MihTy) (2018) * ''[Cheers to the Best Memories](/source/Cheers_to_the_Best_Memories)'' (with [Dvsn](/source/Dvsn)) (2021) * ''[Vultures 1](/source/Vultures_1)'' (with [Kanye West](/source/Kanye_West) as [¥$](/source/%C2%A5%24)) (2024) * ''[Vultures 2](/source/Vultures_2)'' (with Kanye West as ¥$) (2024) ==Filmography== ===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"| Notes |- |2011 |[''Holland in da Hood''](/source/Holland_in_da_Hood) |Cameo |TV series |- | 2022 |''[Entergalactic](/source/Entergalactic_(TV_special))'' |Ky (voice) |Television special |- | 2026 | ''[Rolling Loud](/source/Rolling_Loud_(film))'' | {{TBA}} | Filming |} ==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Awards !! Nominated work !! Category !! Result |- |rowspan="4"| 2016 | [Premios Juventud](/source/2016_Premios_Juventud){{cite web | url=http://www.univision.com/especiales/premios-juventud/premios-juventud-lista-completa-de-nominados-2016 | title=Premios Juventud: Lista completa de nominados 2016 | work=[Univision](/source/Univision) | date=June 2, 2016 | access-date=August 24, 2016 | archive-date=August 16, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816053754/http://www.univision.com/especiales/premios-juventud/premios-juventud-lista-completa-de-nominados-2016 | url-status=dead }} | rowspan="6"|"[Work from Home](/source/Work_from_Home_(song))" (with [Fifth Harmony](/source/Fifth_Harmony)) | Favorite Hit | {{nom}} |- | [Teen Choice Awards](/source/2016_Teen_Choice_Awards){{cite magazine | url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/31/teen-choice-awards-2016-winners-list | title=Teen Choice Awards 2016: See the full list of winners | magazine=Entertainment Weekly | date=July 31, 2016 | access-date=August 24, 2016 | archive-date=August 3, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803002031/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/31/teen-choice-awards-2016-winners-list | url-status=live }} | Choice Summer Song | {{won}} |- | [MTV Video Music Awards](/source/2016_MTV_Video_Music_Awards){{cite web | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/mtv-video-music-awards-nominations-914331/item/best-new-artist-mtv-vma-914323 | title=Beyonce, Adele Lead 2016 VMA Nominations | work=[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter) | date=July 26, 2016 | access-date=August 24, 2016 | archive-date=July 29, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729090040/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/mtv-video-music-awards-nominations-914331/item/best-new-artist-mtv-vma-914323 | url-status=live }} | [Best Collaboration](/source/MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Collaboration) | {{won}} |- | [American Music Awards](/source/American_Music_Awards_of_2016){{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/amas/7534345/drake-record-13-2016-american-music-award-nominations | title=Drake Sets Record with 13 2016 American Music Awards Nominations; Rihanna Second with Seven | magazine=Billboard | date=October 10, 2016 | access-date=October 11, 2016 | archive-date=March 11, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311043956/http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/amas/7534345/drake-record-13-2016-american-music-award-nominations | url-status=live }} | Collaboration of the Year | {{won}} |- | rowspan="5"| 2017 | [iHeartRadio Music Awards](/source/2017_iHeartRadio_Music_Awards){{cite web | url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/01/04/drake-leads-2017-iheartradio-music-awards-nominations/ | title=Drake Leads 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominations | work=Rap-Up | date=January 4, 2017 | access-date=January 26, 2017 | archive-date=January 5, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105220920/http://www.rap-up.com/2017/01/04/drake-leads-2017-iheartradio-music-awards-nominations/ | url-status=live }} | Best Music Video | {{won}} |- | [Kids' Choice Awards](/source/2017_Kids'_Choice_Awards){{cite web | url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/nickelodeon-kids-choice-awards-nominations-2017-full-list-1201975603/ | title=Justin Timberlake and Kevin Hart Lead Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Nominations | work=Variety | date=February 2, 2017 | access-date=March 4, 2017 | archive-date=February 5, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205052915/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/nickelodeon-kids-choice-awards-nominations-2017-full-list-1201975603/ | url-status=live }} | Favorite Song | {{won}} |- | [MTV Video Music Awards](/source/2017_MTV_Video_Music_Awards){{Cite news |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/mtv-vmas-nominations-2017-list-full-1023884 |title=VMAs: Kendrick Lamar Tops Nominations as MTV Continues to Eliminate Gendered Categories |date=July 25, 2017 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=July 26, 2017 |archive-date=July 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723064231/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/mtv-vmas-nominations-2017-list-full-1023884 |url-status=live }} | "Gone" (with [Afrojack](/source/Afrojack)) | [Best Dance Video](/source/Best_Dance_Video) | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2"| [BET Hip Hop Awards](/source/2017_BET_Hip_Hop_Awards){{Cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/09/14/bet-hip-hop-awards-2017-nominees/|title=Kendrick Lamar, DJ Khaled, & Cardi B Lead BET Hip-Hop Awards 2017 Nominees|date=September 14, 2017|work=Rap-Up|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421141252/https://www.rap-up.com/2017/09/14/bet-hip-hop-awards-2017-nominees/|url-status=live}} | "[Ain't Nothing](/source/Ain't_Nothing)" | Best Featured Verse | {{nom}} |- |rowspan="2" | "[Blessings](/source/Blessings_(Lecrae_song))" ([Lecrae](/source/Lecrae) featuring Ty Dolla Sign) | Impact Track | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2" | 2018 | [GMA Dove Awards](/source/49th_GMA_Dove_Awards) | Song of the Year | {{nom}} |- |iHeartRadio Titanium Awards |"Psycho" (with Post Malone) |1 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations | {{won}} |- | 2019 | [MTV Video Music Awards](/source/2019_MTV_Video_Music_Awards) | "[Hot Girl Summer](/source/Hot_Girl_Summer)" (with [Megan Thee Stallion](/source/Megan_Thee_Stallion) and [Nicki Minaj](/source/Nicki_Minaj)) | Best Power Anthem | {{won}} |- |[2020](/source/62nd_Annual_Grammy_Awards) | rowspan="7" |[Grammy Awards](/source/Grammy_Awards){{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/ty-dolla-ign/252042|title=Ty Dolla $ign|date=November 19, 2019|website=GRAMMY.com|language=en|access-date=November 24, 2020}} |"[Midnight Hour](/source/Midnight_Hour_(Skrillex%2C_Boys_Noize_and_Ty_Dolla_Sign_song))" (with [Skrillex](/source/Skrillex) and [Boys Noize](/source/Boys_Noize)) |[Best Dance Recording](/source/Best_Dance_Recording) | {{nom}} |- |[2021](/source/63rd_Annual_Grammy_Awards) |"All I Need" (with [Jacob Collier](/source/Jacob_Collier) and [Mahalia](/source/Mahalia_(singer))) |[Best R&B Performance](/source/Best_R%26B_Performance) |{{nom}} |- |rowspan="3"|[2022](/source/64th_Annual_Grammy_Awards) |''[Back of My Mind](/source/Back_of_My_Mind_(H.E.R._album))'' ([H.E.R.](/source/H.E.R.); as featured artist) |rowspan="2"|[Album of the Year](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Album_of_the_Year) |{{nom}} |- |''[Donda](/source/Donda)'' ([Kanye West](/source/Kanye_West); as featured artist) |{{nom}} |- |"[WusYaName](/source/WusYaName)" (with [Tyler, the Creator](/source/Tyler%2C_the_Creator) and [YoungBoy Never Broke Again](/source/YoungBoy_Never_Broke_Again)) |[Best Melodic Rap Performance](/source/Best_Melodic_Rap_Performance) |{{nom}} |- |[2025](/source/67th_Annual_Grammy_Awards) |"[Carnival](/source/Carnival_(%C2%A5%24_song))" (with [Kanye West](/source/Kanye_West), [Rich the Kid](/source/Rich_the_Kid), and [Playboi Carti](/source/Playboi_Carti)) |[Best Rap Song](/source/Best_Rap_Song) |{{nom}} |- |[2026](/source/68th_Annual_Grammy_Awards) |"Wholeheartedly" (with [JID](/source/JID) and [6lack](/source/6lack)) |[Best Melodic Rap Performance](/source/Best_Melodic_Rap_Performance) |{{pending}} |} ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{Official website|dollasignworld.com}} {{Ty Dolla Sign}} {{Navboxes |title = Awards for Ty Dolla Sign |list = {{American Music Award for Collaboration of the Year}} {{BET Award for Viewer's Choice}} {{Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song}} {{MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration}} }} {{Authority control}} Category:Ty Dolla Sign Category:1982 births Category:Living people Category:African-American male singer-songwriters Category:American male singer-songwriters Category:African-American record producers Category:American contemporary R&B singers Category:American hip-hop record producers Category:American hip-hop singers Category:African-American Muslims Category:Atlantic Records artists Category:Bloods Category:Motown artists Category:MTV Video Music Award winners Category:Record producers from California Category:Singers from Los Angeles Category:Singer-songwriters from California Category:Muslims from California Category:American multi-instrumentalists Category:21st-century African-American male singers Category:21st-century American male rappers Category:Rappers from California Category:Rappers from Los Angeles --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ty Dolla Sign](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty_Dolla_Sign) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty_Dolla_Sign?action=history)). 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