by YG
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. May 29, 2019
    60
    YG regains some of the energy that made his early output stand out, though all the new elements he brings into focus--from the spirited features to his tribute to Nipsey--feel tacked-on and half-hearted, well-intentioned but not well thought out.
  2. May 29, 2019
    50
    Released just nine months after Stay Dangerous, 4REAL 4REAL flies well below the lofty standard YG set with his first two albums and smells of his eagerness to get out of his label contract.
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Jun 1, 2019
    9
    Not his best, but still amazing album. YG pays respect/tribute to late Nipsey Hu$$le, while also creating an outstanding project, allowingNot his best, but still amazing album. YG pays respect/tribute to late Nipsey Hu$$le, while also creating an outstanding project, allowing himself and his features to shine, including DaBaby on the remix of the albums first single, Stop Snitchin. A-, 91%. Full Review »
  2. Jun 1, 2019
    8
    Whether he is in a rush to get out of his record deal with Def Jam or not, 4REAL 4REAL is still a good album from YG. Let’s see how long itWhether he is in a rush to get out of his record deal with Def Jam or not, 4REAL 4REAL is still a good album from YG. Let’s see how long it will take for him to release #5. Full Review »