Yup, this doesn’t feel right. And In The Dark – the first video released by YG since the murder of Nipsey Hussle – doesn’t feel right either. It’s basically a party with Satan and a bunch of demonesses dancing around as blood drips on a Masonic floor. Many interpreted the occult symbolism of the video as a veiled reference to the blood sacrifice of Nipsey Hussle. It also lead some people to conclude that YG sold his soul.

When these Satanic hip-hop videos pop up on YouTube, about 95% of the comments express disgust towards this symbolism that is historically alien to the genre. In the Dark is not an exception. Here are some of the comments found on YouTube.

Judging by the comments, fans of rap do not like this kind of satanic stuff. But why does it keep popping up in videos featuring influential artists? Because it HAS to. It is part of an agenda.

The video begins with YG sitting on a couch and watching TV. Then, he sees an alluring bottle of tequila.

The brand name on the bottle is Diablo. You know where this is heading.

YG downs the entire thing as if it was Gatorade after the 3rd quarter of a football game.

The devil appears. YG tries to punch him but he can’t.

One could interpret this intro as “YG fighting his alcohol demons”. However, the video does not depict the downside of alcohol abuse and its repercussions. Quite to the contrary, after he drinks the Diablo brand Tequila, a funky, bass-heavy beat starts playing as YG and his crew join a party filled fun and sexy girls. And Satan.

YG rhymes:

I’m in the dark goin’ brazy
I’m in the dark throwin’ twenty past eighty
I’m in the dark, it’s a movie, Scorsese
I’m in the dark, that’s how life been lately

YG is “in the dark” and he appears to like it. Ironically, the definition of the expression “being in the dark” is “in a state of ignorance about something”. Is YG “in the dark” about what his video actually about? Because he did not direct it.

In the context of the video, “in the dark” also mean “being in the dark side of the occult music industry”. The symbolism of the video cannot be clearer.

As YG enters the dark side, we see a quick shot of a wall of skulls. Among the skulls are a dark statue and a gold chain.

The chain is very similar to the one Nipsey Hussle used to wear.

Is this scene a “tribute” to Hussle? Considering the creepy setting and the overall context of the video, the “tribute” is rather gruesome. Is it maybe a reference to a … blood sacrifice?

In another scene, there’s blood dripping on a book which appears to be the Bible. Satanic.

YG gets down surrounded by skulls, horns, and gargoyles. Satanic.

YG mimicks having sex while two horned girls try to make selling one’s soul as sexy as possible. Also, there’s a Baphomet head behind him. Satanic.

Then, YG ceremonially enters the dark side.

YG walks a fiery pathway with gargoyles on each side.

Before entering, YG passes a “gate” made of horns. This is about to be very satanic.

YG discovers a party where Satan himself (and his girlfriend?) dance around with a bunch of weirdos.

The party takes place on a Masonic checkerboard pattern floor.

In occult-themed music videos, the Masonic floor is nearly always on prominent display. It is the dualistic surface on which ritualistic transformation occurs.

A Masonic lodge. Rituals always take place on the checkerboard pattern floor.

In the video, YG stands around looking somewhat confused by all of this weirdness. He is also somewhat reticent to join in. Does he reject this madness and go back home? Nope.

YG gets on the Masonic floor and partakes in the party.

In the scene above, YG is dressed in red from head to toe, and that’s extremely symbolic. Yes, YG often wears red because he is affiliated with the Bloods, but there is more to this. Considering the occult context of the video, the red garments (especially on a ritualistic floor) bear a second meaning: Sacrifice and/or initiation.