Multi-platinum rapper YG brings the heat with his latest single “Lovers or Friends” featuring Leon Thomas, now out everywhere via BMG. The track continues the rollout of his new album The Gentleman’s Club, blending West Coast groove with R&B smoothness and setting the stage for one of YG’s most polished projects yet.
Produced by longtime collaborator Ty Dolla $ign, “Lovers or Friends” rides a funk-infused, mid-tempo rhythm filled with bounce and warmth. Leon Thomas delivers a soulful hook, singing, “Are we lovers or are we friends? Please don’t make me have to ask again,” capturing the tension and vulnerability of a relationship caught in between. YG brings his signature mix of confidence and sincerity, rhyming his way through romantic uncertainty with honesty and swagger.
The official video for “Lovers or Friends” elevates the song’s aesthetic, continuing the Gentleman’s Club visual story. Shot entirely in black and white, the video opens with sharply dressed male dancers and a full live band, evoking classic style and subtle nods to Michael Jackson’s timeless performance energy. YG and Leon Thomas trade verses and melodies while surrounded by cinematic lighting and smooth choreography.
As the video reaches its close, YG drops off his date at home — only for her partner to appear at the door, leaving fans to wonder whether the song’s question ever got answered. The tension between charm and reality, affection and confusion, makes “Lovers or Friends” one of YG’s most compelling releases yet.
Following the success of singles “Hollywood” and “2004,” this latest track proves The Gentleman’s Club is shaping up to be a bold, refined chapter in YG’s catalog. The full album The Gentleman’s Club is out now via BMG.