G-Eazy may talk a big game in his verses but especially at this point in his career, it's not without merit. In fact, part of his charm is being able to put his talents and his work ethic where his mouth is, a quality that is hard not to celebrate.
The 27-year-old's rapid rise to fame as the James Dean of rap is something that not only took years to build, but now arguably cannot be questioned. With almost a decade of making music under his belt, the Oakland, Calif. native has found success by putting faith in the tried-and-true notion that hard work pays off, while also making sure not to compromise the quality of his music.
As a result, G-Eazy's catalog is ever-expanding and his future bright as ever. As exemplified throughout the past several years, he's become one of the go-to rappers to feature on a track, with pop-leaning artists particularly intrigued by his electrifying persona and dynamic lyricism.
As G-Eazy gains prominence and works on his own solo material, with his latest album, When It's Dark Out, arriving in 2015, he's made sure to tide fans over with an onslaught of guest features, as well as release his collaborative EP with DJ Carnage, Step Brothers, earlier this year.
Take a look at 25 of the rapper's strongest offerings as a spotlighted guest artist.
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"Say Less" by Dillon Francis ft. G-Eazy
"Say Less" by Dillon Francis ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Say Less" by Dillon Francis ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2017
Background: This party record was inspired by meeting a girl at a music festival and falling in love while under the influence of well, you know, illicit substances. According to Dillon Francis, the two had been talking about working together in some capacity for the past four years.
Quotable:
Ay girl, what it do do
If u got friends, cool bring a few through
No fun if the homies can't have none
R.I.P. Nate Dogg shit is too true
And you know what I'm down for
Round 2, Round 3 into Round 4
Mood switched when she knocked at the front door
Next up was the uproar, yeah
"Good Life (with G-Eazy & Kehlani)" - Kehlani & G-Eazy
"Good Life (with G-Eazy & Kehlani)" - Kehlani & G-Eazy
Song: "Good Life (with G-Eazy & Kehlani)" - Kehlani & G-Eazy
Year: 2017
Background: This collaboration between the two Bay Area heavyweights and longtime friends appears on the official soundtrack for the Fate of the Furious.
Quotable:
And it's a feelin' that I can't explain
How you make it and your team still stay the same
Stay down from the jump and they never change
Man, this a moment I could never trade, yeah
I told my moms not to stress no more
Go hit the Bentley store and no credit card debts no more (Love you mom)
I bought the crib and it's in escrow now
So you don't ever have to worry about how you gon' pay rent no more
"Fashion Week" - Wale ft. G-Eazy
"Fashion Week" - Wale ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Fashion Week" - Wale ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2017
Background:
This track appears on Wale's 2017 album, Shine, and was given the official music video treatment as well, with both inspired by the forward-thinking nature of Fashion Week.
Quotable:
Eazy, you wanna sit front row? (Switch)
Ask me get anything that you want, though (Switch)
She a fashion killer, me I'm a cutthroat (Switch)
Goin' out tonight, she said that she wants coke (mmm)
1 Oak or Webster, up and down (yep)
Paparazzi gonna think that I'm cuffing now (nope)
It's casual I'll call you up when I'm back in town
We fall out but she always come back around
"Me, Myself & I" - G-Eazy and Bebe Rexha
"Me, Myself & I" - G-Eazy and Bebe Rexha
Song: "Me, Myself & I" - G-Eazy and Bebe Rexha
Year: 2015
Background: This song was inspired by the wish for privacy once you reach a certain level of fame. G-Eazy scrapped his original verse upon hearing the demo, and the result turned into one of his and Bebe Rexha's biggest tracks to date.
Quotable:
And as far as I can see, I just need privacy
Plus a whole lot of tree, fuck all this modesty
I just need space to do me
Give the world what they're tryna see
A Stella Maxwell right beside of me
A Ferrari, I'm buyin' three
A closet of Saint Laurent, get what I want when I want
‘Cause this hunger is drivin' me, yeah
I just need to be alone, I just need to be at home
Understand what I'm speakin' on
If time is money I need a loan
"You & Me" by Marc E. Bassey ft. G-Eazy
"You & Me" by Marc E. Bassy ft. G-Eazy
Song: "You & Me" by Marc E. Bassy ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2016
Background: This track was the first single off of Marc E. Bassy's Groovy People LP. The two collaborators previously have not only collaborated on wax before, with this single marking their fourth collaboration, but the pair have also toured together.
Quotable:
Eazy, and these days it's just you and me
This shit is dead and gone, it's not what it used to be
Someone give a eulogy
Know I'm hard headed and I might of acted foolishly
But you the one to hold us down usually
We was in a limbo
But of all people you ain't have to fuck with him though
That was my homie I had gave y'all the intro
Some things fall apart and some get thrown out the window
Remember when we first met we might've been too young
But we was from The Bay so we both was going too dumb
I used to be the one for you now you got a new one
So till the next lifetime, maybe we can do some'n
Eazy
"You Don't Own Me" by Grace ft. G-Eazy
"You Don't Own Me" by Grace ft. G-Eazy
Song: "You Don't Own Me" by Grace ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2015
Background: This track was released as the debut single of Australian singer and songwriter, Grace, and is a cover of a 1963 track of the same name, which was originally recorded by Lesley Gore. Grace and G-Eazy's version was produced by Quincy Jones, and was released one month after Gore passed away, doubling as an homage.
Quotable:
Woah, let's go
But I'm Gerald and I can always have just what I want
She's that baddest I would love to flaunt
Take her shopping, you know Yves Saint Laurent
But nope, she ain't with it though
All because she got her own dough
Boss bossed if you don't know
She could never ever be a broke ho
"Make Me" by Britney Spears ft. G-Eazy
"Make Me" by Britney Spears ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Make Me" by Britney Spears ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2016
Background: This track marked Britney Spears' first solo release since 2013, and simply put, is inspired by lust, with G-Eazy further driving it home.
Quotable:
I don't care if it's a random person or the biggest star
Out in Vegas or a little bar
It’s really not a difference if it's near or far
Listen, here we are; need you
I've always wanted what was off limits
Staring at you 'til I'm caught in this
Back and forth like this is all tennis
I'm all jealous, you came with someone
But we can tell that there are changes coming
See, I can tell that you’re a dangerous woman
That means you're speaking my language, come on
Now follow me, let's go
Like Penelope in Blow
Well aware that stealing you is a felony, yeah I know
That's why they keep on telling me to let go, yeah
"Saw It Coming" by Jeremih ft. G-Eazy
"Saw It Coming" by Jeremih ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Saw It Coming" by Jeremih ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2016
Background: Appearing on the motion picture soundtrack for "Ghostbusters," this track marked a major milestone with both G-Eazy and Jeremih leveling up as a result.
Quotable:
Yeah, my whole life I've been written off
Like a sick kid who's spitting cough
Now it's all changed I blew up, I'm lifting off
The whole time I just been cut from different cloth
This is Cashmere, is that clear?
Catching paper cuts from the paper I've counted the past year
A monster, a beast, except I'm nastier
Swift you need a favor? Then put your cash here
From the wood works now they all call
But I'm in a different league, they're playing small ball
I ball through the summer, the winter and all fall
So if they never saw it coming, I'm telling them all, nah
"F.F.F." - by Bebe Rexha, G-Eazy
"F.F.F." - by Bebe Rexha, G-Eazy
Song: "F.F.F." - by Bebe Rexha, G-Eazy
Year: 2017
Background: This track marks yet another successful collaboration between G-Eazy and Bebe Rexha, this time appearing on Bebe's debut studio album. "F.F.F." is an acronym for "Fuck Fake Friends," and naturally is what the song's theme is.
Quotable:
And lately I've been dealin' with mad stress
Comes with the territory of a Hollywood address
Is anybody real here? I need some fact checks
I need more realness, need you to act less
'Cause they deserve Oscars, so many imposters
What's up with guest lists? Can I come to your concerts?
We all got demons, I'm dealin' with monsters
I've taken every picture, signed titties and signed shirts
But at the same time I know I'm blessed to be here
So let's just be clear
A million kids wish they had the spot I got
Success is not a sandy beach chair
Be careful with the people you meet here, I'm sayin'
Uh, yeah
"Order More" by Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti, Starrah & G-Eazy
"Order More" by Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti, Starrah & G-Eazy
Song: "Order More" by Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti, Starrah & G-Eazy
Year: 2016
Background: This remix features a verse from G-Eazy that appeared as the second verse on the original version. With Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti and Starrah all in the mix, this collaboration turned into quite the interesting posse cut.
Quotable:
I'm popping champagne, now I'm pouring more
I just ran out of ones it's time to order more
So if you want this cash, you gotta show some more
That private dance is through that corridor (let's go)
I'm off drugs and a bunch of shots
After party at my crib, oh, with a bunch of thots
So order more bottles, don't care what the cost
My neighbor is a bitch, they tried to call the cops (you bitch)
Fuck you I'm living life, all good don't need advice
Pussy is my favorite vice, I see you, I get enticed
Them titties nice, tonight, I'ma hit it twice
Coming home on that Bay Bridge
2 AM on them city nights, yeah
"Forbes" by Borgore ft. G-Eazy
"Forbes" by Borgore ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Forbes" by Borgore ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2015
Background: With electronic producer Borgore recruiting G-Eazy for his album, Keep it Sexy, this collaboration focuses on making it big in music.
Quotable:
And if it ain’t lit I won’t stick around
I’m high off some of the best shit I found
And I don't chase girls, I’m just picking now (Yeah)
I guess things are just different now
And yeah, yeah, she knows what I’m thinking now (Yeah)
Luckily everything’s quicker now
I pour me a drink and I drink it down
Room full of boppers then I swing my dick around
They say when it’s raining, it pours
I mean champagne showers of course
And my chick’s way badder than yours
No, I don’t fuck with average fours
I cut fast like samurai swords
That boy he just works and records (Yeah)
Mama, I made it to Forbes
Look, mama, I made it to Forbes
"Got it Like That - Eleven:11 Remix" - Pell ft. G-Eazy
"Got it Like That - Eleven:11 Remix" - Pell ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Got it Like That - Eleven:11 Remix" - Pell ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2015
Background: This remix of Pell's single "Eleven:11" took on a new life with G-Eazy's contributions, with the original appearing on Pell's debut album, Floating While Dreaming.
Quotable:
Cause I've got the biggest of plans
See what I do when I'm givin' a chance
Told RCA give me the biggest advance
I do this for me, not the critics and fans
And no, I don't listen to rants
From out of line fucks who can't stick to the dance
I might end up fucking the world
You better hope I keep my dick in my pants
Mobbin' out Oakland, A's fitted
Haters keep tryin', I hope that they quit it
Watch me, I got this, you know you'll admitted
See what I like and I go and I get it
This is my sermon to tell, I got the world under a permanent spell
High life is where I'm determined to dwell
There's no games to play now that words to Pell
"Wicked" by Mansionz ft. G-Eazy
"Wicked" by Mansionz ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Wicked" by Mansionz ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2017
Background: This track is an ode to women who play games, with G-Eazy's verse detailing the struggles that come with being interested in someone who is being a tease.
Quotable:
Goddamn, babe, why you leave me hangin'?
Why you playin'? Think she do it all for entertainment
Yeah, she should walk around with a warning sign
"Do not touch, keep away, avoid the fine"
Super bad bitch, she ain't sorta fine
Stayed over and she vanished by the mornin' time
Payed a pretty penny just to take her out
And she ain't let me smash, we only makin' out
My homie told me, "Stay away, she trouble, bro"
But I think I'm addicted to her lovin' though
You know, uh
"Purple Brick Road" by Raekwon ft. G-Eazy
"Purple Brick Road" by Raekwon ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Purple Brick Road" by Raekwon ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2017
Background: Collaborating with an OG like Raekwon is no feat to take likely, with G-Eazy expressing his gratitude to the Wu-Tang member for recruiting him for his 2017 solo album, The Wild.
Quotable:
Forever may not exist but who else is as hot as this?
I played the beat then I tried at this
Cuban links on my neck and I just put a presidential on my wrist
This year you haters gonna acknowledge this
It's G-Rapo and Raekwon, told the homies this wouldn't take long
My verses always just as real as the true story it's based on
Chopped the blow on the table plenty times
In the lines that she puts her face on
And this is not by accident
Anything can happen if you simply imagine it
My OG put a torch to the blunt then he's passin' it
Believe in something, stand for it or take a knee and stand like Kaepernick
Anything to get the point across makin' a statement
You'll only go as far as you take it
20 years later and we're still slappin' that purple tape shit
Greatness so close I can taste it, face it
"Gravity" - The Code ft. G-Eazy
"Gravity" - The Code ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Gravity" - The Code ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2014
Background: G-Eazy was right at home rapping over this UK group's murky, R&B tinged production.
Quotable:
Uh, it's like I'm here, but I'm not
I'm on one, my mind appears to be shot
Tryna navigate this high while I just steer for the top
As I prepare for the drop
I roll another one to share with this thot
At this height we up all night we watch the sun rise as casual
Cause as you go from right to afterwards feels irrational
When coming down it's hard to tell what's real and what's actual
As the night passes gradual, staying at high, feels so natural
Took half a pill at 12:48
2:35 I grabbed a baggie of shake
And dumped out half on this plate
Inside my head I always have to debate
Is this a dream or am I way up here just halfway awake?
I'm sad
"Give it Up" by Nathan Sykes ft. G-Eazy
"Give it Up" by Nathan Sykes ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Give it Up" by Nathan Sykes ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2016
Background: This track appears on Nathan Sykes debut solo album, Unfinished Business. The former Wanted member shared that this project was two years in the making and featured G-Eazy and Ariana Grande as its two sole features.
Quotable:
Had a show in Sydney in front of Aussies right?
And a show in London on the longest flight
Well it's been too long and you're always right
Just tryna see you after a hard days night
Listen, it's between us, our secret, don't tell
It's Beatles Mania when I leave the hotel
We don't want tabloids, cats have no chill
Tryna be with you alone and we can go 'til
The clock hits morning, it's a sure thing
We snuck out without paparazzi swarming
I'm tryna show you you're the most important
In town one night, ain't tryna be too forward
But we got one chance and I can't wait 'til
The next time I see you, so you should stay 'til
I leave to the next city, disappear
So don't leave, I need you here
I'm saying...
"FDT (Pt. 2)" by YG ft. G-Eazy & Macklemore
"FDT (Pt. 2)" by YG ft. G-Eazy, Macklemore
Song: "FDT (Pt. 2)" by YG ft. G-Eazy, Macklemore
Year: 2016
Background: G-Eazy didn't sugarcoat anything during this track, and got a little controversial while flexing his political muscle. This track doubles as a sequel to YG's original anti-Trump anthem.
Quotable:
I got a question...
How'd he make it this far? How the fuck did it begin?
A Trump rally sounds like Hitler in Berlin
Or KKK shit, now I'm goin' in
I'm just sayin' what's real, I don't give a fuck who I offend
Cause it's gotta be said, it's gotta be said
It's off the top like the toupee on Donald Trump's head
This man's not peaceful, racism's evil
This man hates Muslims, that's a billion fuckin' people
If truth be told, Donald is a terrorist
Reasons why the world's got a problem with Americans
The fuck is goin' on? People just passed
A mass murder happened, you said thanks for the congrats
You tryna get your votes up, you don't got class
Orlando was a tragedy, you react fast
And then made it 'bout you, to boost your campaign
It's goin' all bad if he wins this damn thing
Man America is fucked if he's next up
Take a day to undo what Obama fixed up
It's Young Gerald so you know who said it
And Ivanka can get it, straight up
"LowKey" by Rory Fresco, G-Eazy
"LowKey" by Rory Fresco, G-Eazy
Song: "LowKey" by Rory Fresco, G-Eazy
Year: 2016
Background: G-Eazy was recruited for this remix version of Rory Fresco's track, "LowKey," with the track reaching over 5M plays on SoundCloud, marking this collaboration one of Rory's largest singles to date.
Quotable:
To the top I race you, bet I'm the quickest to it
When I drop shit I do numbers like the biggest do it
Lowkey I did a tour and brought the bitches to it
Lowkey I sold like half a million tickets to it
Okay now I been on my shit been grinding every night
So it's no surprise my pockets chubby, yours is hella light
Lowkey I fucked your bitch and she was hella tight
She was screaming out "Gerald" said "you said it right"
Lowkey I just bought Moms that 2016
Bought it with the cash I just got off a sixteen
Everything is clean and everything is brand new
My plug just hit me, said he brought some coke and Xans through
"Rare" by PJ ft. G-Eazy
"Rare" by PJ ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Rare" by PJ ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2016
Background: This is another track that speaks to G-Eazy's ability to adapt to a variety of beats, flexing over a minimalistic soundscape.
Quotable:
Aye, they know this kid is goin' places
Thought when I made it, it'll all be so gorgeous, but...
I swear bad vibes are so contagious
Should take your hats off, work my ass off, just for this one
Trust me, I hear them conversations
But I keep getting to the money, I'm focused, yeah
I use that shit as motivation
"Mercedez" by Riff Raff ft. G-Eazy, J. Doe
"Mercedez" by Riff Raff ft. G-Eazy, J. Doe
Song: "Mercedez" by Riff Raff ft. G-Eazy, J. Doe
Year: 2016
Background: Both G-Eazy and J-Doe have been slated to appear in RiFF RAFF's first motion picture, aptly titled, "The Peach Panther."
Quotable:
This summer I played like ninety shows (ninety shows)
It's time to spend some now I suppose (I suppose)
House in the hills cause that's how it goes
Moving in moving trucks moving down windy roads (skrr)
First night decided I threw a little function
Next door called the cops said, "there's been a disruption"
Thought I might just have some people over (people over)
Twenty five hoes and I'm sleeping over (sleeping over)
Oh boy, true, true yeah I gets cash, yeah I just smash
I'm finna spend what I just stashed
Throw a rolex on my wrist flash (bling)
Breaker, breaker on the dispatch
G-Eazy and RiFF RAFF
Are now on the run with drugs and hoes
Someone got a bitch snatched, roger
"Pretty Girls" by Mistah F.A.B. ft Raekwon, G-Eazy, Carl Thomas
"Pretty Girls" by Mistah F.A.B. ft Raekwon, G-Eazy, Carl Thomas
Song: "Pretty Girls" by Mistah F.A.B. ft Raekwon, G-Eazy, Carl Thomas
Year: 2016
Background: This massive collaboration appears on Mistah F.A.B.'s 2016 album, Son of a Pimp, Pt. 2, marking the first time these four blessed the same track.
Quotable:
And last night I fucked you wouldn't guess who
Called the lobby told them I was bringing a guest through
Facts I'm not tryna impress you, but since I got some status
I get picky now with who I say yes to
She clings cause I'm young and successful
Notices we're stuffed, and your belly is less full
And she becomes attached, cut her off, shit is stressful
Feeling I don't come to no rescue I don't give her no refuge
We just fuck in a king bed
And I don't drive her home I call the Uber out instead
I learn from my OGs that's what the son of a pimp said
Hustle till you get the crown on top of a king's head
Yeah, blowing bands life is grand I just had to say
It's a blessing trading verses with F.A.B. and Rae
On the rocks drinking Buillet not Aleezay
All day forever after bread homie that's the bay
Yeah, Eaz
"Wild Things (Remix)" - Alessia Cara ft. G-Eazy
"Wild Things (Remix)" - Alessia Cara ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Wild Things (Remix)" - Alessia Cara ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2016
Background: The contrast of Alessia Cara's stunning voice and G-Eazy's rough-around-the-edges delivery and unfiltered lyrics marked a strong collaboration between the two.
Quotable:
So don't get it mixed up
My story's never switched up
And I never kissed up
So fuck the world then I got my dick sucked
Try and say I'm too wild
Did my own thing so fuck the cool crowd
Late nights with the music too loud
I made it this far, now ma's just too proud
So if you don't like me
Cause I'm an asshole, well fuck, I might be
I was raised in the land of hyphy
World looked different as far as I see
I'm doing me, don't mind me
Only one time I'mma tell you kindly
Please fuck off, I don't need you by me
But if you search then you know where to find me
Eazy
"The Famm" by Marty Grimes ft. G-Eazy
"The Famm" by Marty Grimes ft. G-Eazy
Song: "The Famm" by Marty Grimes ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2015
Background: G-Eazy has toured together extensively with Marty Grimes, as well grew up together in Oakland, with this track an ode to their friendship. This single marks their second official collaboration for the pair.
Quotable:
Damn, leader of the squadron
Carry the team on my back
Feeling the weight but believe I won't crack
Plots for this paper, I'm scheming to stack
YSL down when you see me in black
Always move forward, ain't no need to go back
Work for the day I can say I can feed my whole family
Been dreaming of that
Listen, my day one that's Marty G, camaraderie
Loyal, my soil is always a part of me
Shaped me into what I am just like pottery
Hop on these songs, feel like no one can body me, nope
Leave the party with two or more
Used to be underground like a sewer door
But I become impossible to ignore
And you know who I do it for
"King Wavy" by Kyle ft. G-Eazy
"King Wavy" by Kyle ft. G-Eazy
Song: "King Wavy" by Kyle ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2015
Background: KYLE and G-Eazy have collaborated frequently, as well as toured together, with this single allowing each to do what they do best: flex their talents.
Quotable:
Hello, I'm back it's Gerald
Come through in all black apparel
Come through in that black Camaro
Cause you know I'm getting that dinero
Just copped the loft with a crazy view
Flex on em like, "look what you made me do"
Try stunt on me I stunt on you
I ash my fucking blunt on you
Bay area bruh I rep for the coast
Cali's on fire I ain't even tryna boast
Hoes on the side like it's jelly on toast
If she gets too close then I hit her with the dos
Peace ho, got me pissed off
Edward Scissorhands I cut a bitch off
Headed to the top tell a bop get lost
Cause I'm blowing up out of here already lift off
Yee
"Big Easy" by Brando ft. G-Eazy
"Big Easy" by Brando ft. G-Eazy
Song: "Big Easy" by Brando ft. G-Eazy
Year: 2011
Background: This track takes it back to G-Eazy's earlier work, with his verse foreshadowing the longevity his career now promises.
Quotable:
If you're as heavy on the grind as I
We've been equal
I came up rocking the crowds of ten people
So now when I sell out shows
I'm giving it my heart from the start
When I yell out flows
Thinking bout dinner now
And how I would've dreamed to have fans in a sell out crowd
And now chicks dig my style
Stacks of Benjamins staked tall
Cause wow
So how could you talk shit about me
Homey I'm so real
I rapped for the love of the crime
With no deal
I've been steppin this
I'm holding my own deal
So if shit falls of the cliff
The car flips and crashes
looking into my eyelashes
Saying I'm the reason that this shit ain't happen
I've gathered all my eggs and put them into this basket
It's no other option
It's this or a casket
It's not easy