Originally from Dallas, Texas, specifically Pleasant Grove and having also lived in Oak Cliff and the Bishop Arts area, YDG's musical taste reflects a mix of influences. Being from the South, she is surrounded by a lot of Gangsta rap and Trap music, especially prevalent in their area. The local music scene often revolves around street and violent themes, with artists like NBA Youngboy or Lil Durk gaining popularity.
YDG's main goal as an musical artist is to stand out and demonstrate that being cool and different is possible in the music industry.
If YDG could change one thing about the music industry, it would be the prevailing standards for artists. She wishes to challenge the notion that artists must resort to showing her bodies or promoting violence to gain recognition and success.