Young & Turnt 2 is the second major release by Detroit rapper
42 Dugg, who caught the attention of
Yo Gotti and
Lil Baby and signed to their respective imprints, Collective Music Group and 4PF. The emcee developed his style while serving a jail term between 2015 and 2017, and he focused on his career as soon as he was released. Concentrating his energy and reflecting on his life experiences,
Dugg's hard work began paying off in 2020, as his collaboration with
Lil Baby, "Grace," reached the Top 50 of the Hot 100 singles chart, then
Young & Turnt 2 debuted at number 70 on the Billboard 200. The entirely freestyled mixtape includes features by both of
Dugg's label bosses as well as frequent collaborator
Babyface Ray.