Tyrone William Griffin Jr., known professionally as Ty Dolla Sign, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Los Angeles, California. He first gained recognition for his guest appearance on hometown rapper YG's 2010 single "Toot It and Boot It", which entered the Billboard Hot 100 as his first minor hit. He signed with Atlantic Records in 2012, and Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Entertainment the following year.

Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson, known professionally as YG, is an American rapper from Compton, California. He released his debut mixtape 4Fingaz in 2008, and its follow-up The Real 4Fingaz the following year. The latter gained recognition for its local hit song "Toot It and Boot It" featuring Ty Dolla Sign, which entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 67 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings in October 2009, which entered joint-venture with Atlanta-based rapper Jeezy's record label, CTE World, in 2013.