Lil Yachty doesn’t care if you think he should listen to The Notorious B.I.G. or Tupac. During his guest appearance on Taylor Bennett’s “Neon Lights” track off the Restoration of an American Idol album that also features Supa Bwe, the 19-year-old rapper addresses the criticism he’s received for his past comments saying he didn’t grow up on many esteemed Hip Hop acts.
“Tired of niggas talkin’ ’bout this is the way you got to do it/ And you got to respect this type of person/ And you got to listen to that type of person/ Fuck all of that shit, I’m doing it the way I wanna do it,” he intros before going into a verse about how much money he has and how many bad and boujee women he bags.
Lil Yachty has been open about not being familiar with Tupac or Biggie, even calling the Bad Boy legend “overrated” in Pitchfork’s popular Over/Under video series before clarifying that he “never meant to disrespect anybody,” adding, “I know who the legends are and I know the legacy that he brung.”
He also commented that he can’t name five songs from either icon.
He seemingly received criticism from Anderson .Paak over his statements and some more blatant attacks from several others (just peep our comments section). Many, including Pete Rock and Lord Jamar, have blasted the Atlanta artist (he doesn’t classify himself as a rapper) for his mumble rap style.
The Quality Control signee is preparing the release of his debut album, Teenage Emotions.
tell these old niggas, yachty! lil boat the goat!
Yeah, Yachty looks like an actual goat. He can’t be taken seriously after that Target commercial.
Garbage “artist” and a ugly ass nigga.
First I think it is important to address that hip hop has made it a abundantly clear that using the word “nigga” has made it so mainstream that “mainstream” America can give him endorsements and we continue to talk about this dude as if he really matters. Let’s focus on real hip hop and he will be an afterthought real soon. The word “nigga” has been mainstream for too long, some of ya’ll really think ya’ll “niggas” and nothing more. Sad in 2017.
It’s not that people are telling you to be like other artists. I think it’s just another way of saying how garbage and whack you are.
This kid & most other new hip-hop artists today are nothing but hot-garbage!!! The Notorious B.I.G. was a legend lyrically, melodically, and stylistically. This kid couldn’t hold my man Big’s Kangol. I mean dude is essentially the “hip-hop Justin Bieber” right? He’s just some high school kid who was discovered online. That’s fine and good… Get money. I have no problem with that as long as I don’t have to listen to it. However, don’t disrespect those that paved the way before you dumb-ass! You wouldn’t have a career if it weren’t for artists like NBIG.
As far as my man Big’s legacy is concerned, I still feel his music is some of the greatest ever produced of any genre. It never fails that– today, twenty plus years later– I will listen to one of his tracks and figure out some clever little pun or simile that I never heard before. The man had an amazing understanding of the intricacies of the English language, especially considering he was a high school dropout. He will forever be one of the greatest in my humble opinion. Don’t even get me started on Pac…
Lil’ Yachty stay in your lane son…
Lil Yachty is a crack baby
Oh, it’s very apparent you never listened to them. Says more about you than anything bruh, lol. Hint, it’s part of why ou’re so wack.
Being a rapper ” shit rapper ” for that clown and doesnt know any songs by 2pac,b.i.g,rakim and bone thugs .etc its stupid im 27y old an a big fan of old school and these kind of rappers should me ashame,should learn more about hip hop and the legends!!! Fuck this wack ass rappers these days
He is a flamboyant homosexual no lie
He’s a product of his environment! Wut do u expect fm a very immature 19 yr old “kid” whom was raised bougeé & sheltered to understandably restrict him fm the ills of society 4 the most part, although he sounds foolish when he speaks! His own mother didn’t accept the fact that their child was a “rising star!” All she said was for him not to bring girls to their home! That’s the type of disconnect to the “YOUNG WORLD” (Slick Rick… legend) he comes fm! He obviously needs to learn to think b4 he speaks, that only comes with growth & cultivation! Most millinials in the industry r clueless when it comes to music origins & genres anyway (bc of how f’d up the industry is now), unless it was part of “their culture” & they raised on it!
Dumb crack baby, listen to your OG’s dummy. They’re trying to save your life. SMH
He might be rich but he SUCKS as a rapper!!! As long as yall don’t give him that Drake PASS for not being able to RAP im fine with it!! FLOAT ON LIL BOAT GET YOUR MONEY!!! Long as you not mentioned amongst the greats!!!!
These niglets are not rich. They don’t own shit… Publishing let alone their másters…age old game new dummies every ten years.
is like being a basketball player and saying you dont want to look at michael jordans footage to learn anything from him
J….E….W….S are D…e..vils. They Promote F….A…..G S…..H…..I…..T
Hip hop has moved beyond urban black culture pushing forward poetry and thought. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing – there are lanes for everyone. People need to stop pushing or even talking about nigga respecting older niggas he actually doesn’t have to pay homage to. Let him do his thing and don’t pay attention.
You can tell in his music that he never listen to any real shit when he was coming up. His fault! But his 15 minutes will be up soon enough.
Yes, this new era shit is all corny garbage and all them new era so called rappers is clowns, but since when does it matter to people what the fuck somebody else listens to or doesn’t listen to!???!??!? Who gives a FUCK!! Listen to whatever you wanna listen to and keep it moving. Too many people talk way too much shit behind the keyboard that makes no sense. I personally don’t give a fuck about what you spend your time listening to.
Age ain’t got shit to do with it. My son is 15 and Wu Tangs enter the 36 chambers is his favorite album. He wanted Wu Tang and Tupac shirts for XMas.