YG Jokes About Police Detainment During VERZUZ Battle With The Game

Rapper YG didn't let a police detainment stop him from performing at the VERZUZ battle, showing up just hours after being detained. He opened his set with a joke, saying, "I almost didn't make it to this motherf***er," a clear reference to his run-in with law enforcement earlier that morning.

The incident occurred Thursday morning when police executed a search warrant as part of the murder investigation of rapper Drakeo the Ruler. The property searched was connected to YG, but he has denied any involvement in the murder. Despite the seriousness of the situation, YG was released and made it to the venue in time for the show.

During the battle, YG addressed his detainment on stage, and The Game responded that he had seen the news on TMZ and was worried the battle might be canceled. The Game admitted he feared the worst, but everything went on as planned, and both rappers delivered a performance that thrilled fans.

The murder of Drakeo the Ruler, which occurred in December 2021 backstage at a Los Angeles festival, remains under investigation. YG's name has come up in connection with the case, though he maintains his innocence. This isn't the first time YG has had encounters with the police, but he seems to take it in stride, focusing on his music career.

The VERZUZ battle between YG and The Game was highly anticipated by hip-hop fans. VERZUZ, a popular series of musical showdowns, consistently draws millions of views online. Despite the pre-show drama, the event was a success, and YG proved he can handle pressure with humor and professionalism.