Stimulated
{{short description|Song by Tyga}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Stimulated
| cover = Stimulated.png
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Tyga
| album = Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout
| released = August 31, 2015
| recorded =
| genre =
| length = 3:44
| label = Last Kings
| writer = * Michael Stevenson
- Roberto Concina
- Joseph Epperson
- Alexander Edward
- Tarell Meeks
| producer = Crakwav
| prev_title = On Time
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = I Might Go Lesbian
| next_year = 2015
}}
"Stimulated" (stylized as "$timulated") is a song by American rapper Tyga, and the fifth single from his mixtape Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout (2015). It was produced by Crakwav and uses a sample of "Children" by Robert Miles. The song is a response to the controversy and criticism surrounding Tyga's relationship with then underaged media personality Kylie Jenner. Tyga was 25 years old while Kylie had just turned 18. https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/tyga-kylie-jenner-song-lyrics-6677534/
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,{{cite magazine |last1=Robertson |first1=Iyana |title=Tyga Makes Cringe-Worthy Reference To Kylie Jenner's Age On His New Mixtape |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/tyga-kylie-jenner-stimulated-lyrics-371425/ |website=Vibe |date=August 24, 2015}} in which he dismisses the criticism of the relationship and describes his sexual exploits with Jenner,{{cite web |last1=Lockett |first1=Dee |title=Kylie Jenner and Tyga Flaunt Their Newly Legal Love in His 'Stimulated' Video |url=https://www.vulture.com/2015/08/kylie-and-tyga-get-pda-happy-in-stimulated-vid.html |website=Vulture |date=August 31, 2015}}{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Victoria |title=Tyga and Kylie Jenner Kiss and Canoodle in 'Stimulated' Video |url=https://theboombox.com/tyga-stimulated-video/ |website=The Boombox |date=August 31, 2015}} rapping over a sample of "Children" by Robert Miles.{{cite web |last1=Charity |first1=Justin |title=Tyga's "Stimulated" Ode to Kylie Jenner Samples a Song Called "Children" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2015/08/tyga-stimulated-samples-robert-moses-children |website=Complex |date=August 31, 2015}} In 2024, Tyga's longtime manager and co-founder of Last Kings, Tarell Meeks, along with associates Heather Sanders (Sorella) & Smacc (TDE) confirmed that Tyga began seeing Kylie Jenner when she was 14 and Tyga was 21. Tarell & Smacc then confirmed that when Kylie Jenner turned 16, they would fly to countries where the age of consent was 16 or below to allow Tyga to have sexual relations with Kylie.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Samantha |date=27 December 2015 |title=Heather Sanders: 5 Things To Know About Blac Chyna's Former BFF |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2015/12/27/who-is-heather-sanders-blac-chyna-bff-fight-snapchat/ |access-date=22 September 2024 |website=Hollywood Life}}
Reception
The song was widely criticized by music critics and the general public alike. It has been viewed as glorification of statutory rape.{{cite news |last1=Marcus |first1=Stephanie |title=Kylie Jenner Appears In Tyga's 'Stimulated' Video, Makes Us All Uncomfortable |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kylie-jenner-stimulated-video-tyga_n_55e46ba1e4b0c818f6186d2a |work=HuffPost |date=August 31, 2015}} 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 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."{{cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Casey |title=The Unsettling Subtext of Tyga's New Music Video Starring Kylie Jenner |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tyga-kylie-jenner-stimulated-music-video |website=Teen Vogue |date=August 31, 2015}} Ebony called "Stimulated" "the worst song anyone has ever created".{{cite magazine |title=Tyga's 'Stimulated' is the Worst Song of All Time (And Forever Will Be) |url=https://www.ebony.com/tyga-is-gross-443/ |magazine=Ebony |date=September 4, 2015}}
Music video
The music video was released on YouTube August 31, 2015, although it was deleted from the site in 2018.
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.{{cite web |last1=Bacardi |first1=Francesca |title=Kylie Jenner Stars in Tyga's "Stimulated" Music Video, Couple Puts Their Romance (and PDA) on Display—Watch Now! |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/691374/kylie-jenner-stars-in-tyga-s-stimulated-music-video-couple-puts-their-romance-and-pda-on-display-watch-now |website=E! News |date=August 31, 2015}} Kylie Jenner arrives in a bright green Bentley, sporting a green bomber jacket, white top, ripped jeans, and pink Christian Louboutin heels, as well as a Birkin bag, gold watch and jewelry.{{cite web |last1=Cuenco |first1=Marc |title=Here Are Kylie's "Stimulated" Music Video Looks |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/107815-kylie-jenners-outfits-in-tygas-stimulated-video-stays-true-to-her-personal-style |website=Bustle |date=August 31, 2015}}{{cite magazine |last1=Lewis |first1=Megan |title=Kylie Jenner stars in Tyga's new music video for 'Stimulated' |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/08/31/kylie-jenner-tyga-music-video-stimulated/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=August 31, 2015}} 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
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! scope="col"| Chart (2015) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|Billboardbubbling100|3|artist=Tyga|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|41|artist=Tyga|rowheader=true}} |