"My G" is a deeply personal collaboration between British rapper and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran , released on August 19, 2022, as the fourth single from Aitch's debut album, Close to Home . The Story Behind the Song
: In the chorus, Sheeran sings, "I will be the last one standin' here to protect you," reinforcing Aitch's role as a protective older brother.
: Aitch’s father originally suggested the idea for the song years ago. Aitch eventually decided to record it after his producer, Fraser T. Smith, encouraged him to write about "something that means something" rather than standard rap topics. Aitch, Ed Sheeran - My G
: The track is a heartfelt tribute to Aitch's younger sister, Gracie (nicknamed "G"), who has Down syndrome.
The song explores unconditional love, protection, and the special bond between siblings: "My G" is a deeply personal collaboration between
: Aitch’s verses reflect on his emotional journey, mentioning he started writing and "got anxious" because of how much the song meant to him.
: Aitch specifically wanted Ed Sheeran for the hook because Gracie is a massive fan. To secure the feature, Aitch sent Sheeran videos of Gracie singing his songs, jokingly "guilt-tripping" him into the project. Key Themes & Lyrics Aitch eventually decided to record it after his
: Aitch stated he "wouldn't care if it got 10 streams" because the song was intended as a private message for his family. Visuals and Impact