The following year, he gained mainstream attention for his guest appearance alongside Jay-Z, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz, and RZA on Kanye West's 2010 song "So Appalled" from his album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010).

"[7] Young has released nine mixtapes, of which contain conscious or political themes discussing the history and social affairs of Black people in America.

He parted ways with Def Jam in 2015 and signed with Sony Music to release his long-delayed debut studio album, No Dope on Sundays (2017); executive produced by West, it was met with critical praise and modestly entered the Billboard 200.

[8] Young first gained major attention in 2010 when he received a co-sign from fellow American rapper and hip hop mogul Kanye West.

[11] This culminated in Young's inclusion on West's weekly free music giveaway GOOD Fridays, and his fifth studio album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010).

Young was ultimately featured on two tracks, including: "The Morning", along with Raekwon, Common, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, Kid Cudi, and D'banj, as well as "Sin City", alongside John Legend, Teyana Taylor, Malik Yusef, and Travis Scott.

[14] The tape features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, B.o.B, Travis Porter, Yelawolf, Childish Gambino, Trae Tha Truth and Bobby Valentino among others.

Frustrated with his situation and having been dropped from Def Jam Recordings, he released a diss track called "Elephant in the Room", aimed toward G.O.O.D.