[1] The album features guest appearances from G-Eazy, DaBaby, Tyga, Meek Mill, Ty Dolla $ign, and Nipsey Hussle, among others.

The performance was supported by pictures of rappers Skinnyfromthe9 and 6ix9ine on a monitor, who both agreed to plea deals in August 2018 and February 2019, respectively, earning themselves the label "snitches" from the hip hop community.

[10] It peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on August 23 for shipping 1,000,000 certification units.

"[15] Steve Juon of RapReviews said, "It's another solid album from an artist who like his late friend can crossover into a lot of areas (and arenas) given the chance.

"[16] In a mixed review, Danny Schwartz of Rolling Stone said, "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.