"Stimulated" (stylized as "$timulated") is a song by American rapper

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, and the fifth single from his mixtape ''

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'' (2015). It was produced by Crakwav and uses a sample of "

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" by

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. The song is a response to the controversy and criticism surrounding Tyga's relationship with media personality

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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

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. 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 ''

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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." ''

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'' 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

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, sporting a green bomber jacket, white top, ripped jeans, and pink

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heels, as well as a

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, 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

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in the video.

Charts

References

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