"Stimulated" (stylized as "$timulated") is a song by American rapper
Tyga, and the fifth single from his mixtape ''
Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout
''Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout'' is a mixtape by American rapper Tyga. It was released on August 24, 2015, by Last Kings Records
Last Kings Records is an independent record label. It was founded by American recording artist Tyga in 2015 after a ...
'' (2015). It was produced by Crakwav and uses a sample of "
Children
A child ( : children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty. The legal definition of ''child'' generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger ...
" by
Robert Miles. The song is a response to the controversy and criticism surrounding Tyga's relationship with media personality
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Kristen Jenner (born August 10, 1997) is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She starred in the E! reality television series ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' from 2007 to 2021 and is the founder and owner of ...
.
Background and composition
In 2014, Tyga and Kylie Jenner began a romantic relationship, which Tyga publicly confirmed when Jenner turned 18 (the legal age of consent in California) in 2015. The news sparked controversy due to their age differences. Tyga responded to the negative publicity with the song, in which he dismisses the criticism of the relationship and describes his sexual exploits with Jenner,
rapping over a sample of "Children".
Reception
The song was widely criticized by music critics and the general public alike. It has been viewed as glorification of
statutory rape.
Many particularly disapproved of the line "They say she young, I should've waited / She a big girl, dog, when she stimulated". Casey Lewis of ''
Teen Vogue
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'' wrote, "Beyond the words that would land you a week's worth of detention, Tyga is justifying – and possibly even glorifying – his illegal relationship with an underage girl." ''
Ebony'' called "Stimulated" "the worst song anyone has ever created".
Music video
The music video was released on August 31, 2015. Taking place in an oceanside mansion, it begins with Tyga writing the song's lyrics on paper and rapping them, while seated on a couch.
Kylie Jenner arrives in a bright green
Bentley
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, sporting a green bomber jacket, white top, ripped jeans, and pink
Christian Louboutin heels, as well as a
Birkin bag
The Birkin bag (or simply Birkin) is a kind of tote bag introduced in 1984 by the French luxury goods maker Hermès. Birkin bags are handmade from leather and are named after the English-French actress and singer Jane Birkin.
The bag quickly b ...
, gold watch and jewelry.
The couple meet up on a balcony above the beach,
where they exchange hugs and kisses.
Jenner briefly changes her outfit to a blue jumpsuit with a textured coat.
Tyga also gives her a
piggyback ride in the video.
Charts
References
{{Tyga
2015 singles
2015 songs
Tyga songs
Songs written by Tyga
Songs written by Robert Miles