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Until the pandemic, Lil Yachty never stopped to think about how quickly he became famous. “It was a full year from walking across the stage in high school to then I’m in this penthouse in midtown Atlanta , I got this G-wagon, put my mother in a house,” Yachty explains. “It’s a fast life. You not ever getting the chance to think about a lot of shit.”

Yachty’s 2016 hit “Minnesota,” which had the treacly energy of a nursery rhyme, earned the then-17-year-old the title “King of the Teens.” But since then, he’s become an elder statesman of a certain brand of young superstar — and something like the Gen Z answer to Diddy. He collaborated with brands like Nautica and Target; he appeared in the movie How High 2 ; he signed an endorsement deal with Sprite. Signees to his new label imprint, Concrete Boys, even get an iced-out chain.

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Born Miles Parks McCollum, Yachty embodies many of the ways the music industry has changed in the past decade. He rose to fame on the internet and commands attention with or without new music. Over Zoom in March, he’s calm and reserved, pausing intently before he responds to questions. The youthful exuberance is still there, though. At one point, his mom, who lives nearby, calls to ask what he wants from the grocery store. “I need Pop-Tarts,” he says sweetly. “I really want them cinnamon-bun Pop-Tarts.”

He can afford lots of Pop-Tarts. Yachty reportedly made $13 million on endorsements in 2016 and 2017. (“Work hard, play hard,” he responds when asked about the number.) He spends more than $50,000 a month on various expenses, according to one recent headline. (“If anything I pay a little more. I have many assets and insurance, plus an elaborate payroll.”) He’s working on a Reese’s Puffs cereal collaboration, a film based on the card game Uno, and he was one of the first rappers to hop on the crypto craze, selling something called a “YachtyCoin” last December in an auction on the platform Nifty Gateway. According to a report from Coinbase, the token sold for $16,050. Yachty explains that when he was first discovered by Quality Control records founder Kevin “Coach K” Lee, “one of the biggest things he talked about was being a brand. Being bigger than just an artist — being a mogul.” 

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In fact, collaboration has come to be a useful tool for Yachty as he sheds the King of the Teens title for something more akin to a rap mogul. “I only work with people I have friendships with, who I really admire,” Yachty says. “And I love working with newer artists, up-and-coming artists.”  Within the world of hip-hop, Yachty has found for himself somewhere between a megastar and internet hero, and it would appear that he’s just settling in. “I just fuck with new talent. Not even like, ‘let me sign you, get under my wing,’ ” he explains. “Just ‘hey, I’ve been in this spot before. I know what that’s like, bada bing, bada boom.’ ”

Yachty started Concrete Boys last year. One of the first signees was his childhood friend Draft Day, who offers one of the more exciting features on Lil Boat 3, on the cut “Demon Time.” “I feel old sometimes,” Yachty admits. “I feel old as fuck when someone’s popping and I don’t know who they are. Which is rare, because I be on my shit.”

Yachty is also at the forefront of a new realm of social platforms, namely Twitch and Discord, that engender more direct communication within communities. Yachty frequently talks directly to fans on both platforms, and in April he collaborated with Discord on “sound packs,” which allowed users to replace the app’s normal notifications with sounds he created. 

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I ask Yachty where he sees himself in five years. “Hopefully, a really successful actor,” he responds. “And with a bangin’ eight pack. I’ll probably cut my hair up, maybe a little beard. Real sex-symbol shit, you know what I’m saying?” For Yachty, who opened the door to a new brand of celebrity rapper, it doesn’t register as wishful thinking. His enduring celebrity is proof of what’s possible with a solid flow and internet savvy. “I just want to do everything. Because I’ve realized I can,” Yachty explains. “I’ve learned the power I have. The only thing stopping me is me, for real.”

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Over eight full-length releases since 2016, the Atlanta rap eccentric Lil Yachty has carved out several micro niches — he’s been a novelty rap auteur, a sing-rap warbler, a student and emulator of punchline-heavy Michigan rap.

But his latest album, “Let’s Start Here.,” is stirring debate about how Lil Yachty is testing hip-hop boundaries, and why he feels compelled to test them at all. It’s an exploration of psychedelic rock with pop edges that finds Lil Yachty collaborating with indie-rock writers and producers, which is a sonic, if not dispositional, departure.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 29: Lil Yachty performs on the Stage during day 2 of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017 at Exposition Park on October 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Lil Yachty often worked better as an idea than a rapper. The late-decade morass of grifters like Lil Pump, amidst the self-serious reign of Future and Drake (eventual Yachty collaborators, for what it's worth), created a demand for something lighter, someone charismatic, a throwback to a time in the culture when characters like Biz Markie could score a hit or Kool Keith could sustain a career in one hyper-specific lane of rap fandom. Yachty fulfilled the role: His introduction to many was through a comedy skit soundtracked by his viral breakout "1 Night," which tapped into the song's deadpan delivery and was the perfect complement for its sleepy charm. The casual fan knows him best for a pair of collaborations in 2016: as one-half of the zeitgeist-defining single "Broccoli" with oddity D.R.A.M., or "iSpy," a top-five pop hit with backpack rapper Kyle. Yachty embodied the rapper as larger-than-life character — from his candy-colored braids to his winning smile — and while the songs themselves were interesting, you could be forgiven for wondering if there was anything substantial behind the fun, the grounds for the start of a long career.

As if to supplement his résumé, Yachty seemed to emerge as a multimedia star. Perhaps you remember him in a Target commercial; heard him during the credits for the Saved by the Bell reboot; spotted him on a cereal box; saw him co-starring in the ill-fated 2019 sequel to How High . TikTok microcelebrity followed. Then the sentences got more and more absurd: Chef Boyardee jingle with Donny Osmond; nine-minute video cosplaying as Oprah; lead actor in an UNO card game movie. Somewhere in a cross-section of pop-culture detritus and genuine hit-making talent is where Yachty resides. That he didn't fade away immediately is a testament to his charm as a cultural figure; Yachty satisfied a need, and in his refreshingly low-stakes appeal, you could imagine him as an MTV star in an alternate universe. Move the yardstick of cultural cachet from album sales to likes and he emerges as a generation-defining persona, if not musician.

Early success and exposure can threaten anyone's career, none so much as those connected to the precarious phenomenon of SoundCloud rap. Yachty's initial peak perhaps seeded his desire years later to sincerely pursue artistry with Let's Start Here , an album fit for his peculiar trajectory, because throughout the checks from Sprite and scolding Ebro interviews he never stopped releasing music, seemingly to satisfy no one other than himself and the generation of misfits that he seemed to be speaking for.

But to oversell him as a personality belittles his substantial catalog. Early mixtapes like Lil Boat and Summer Songs 2 , which prophetically brought rap tropes and pop sounds into harmony, were sustained by the teenage artist's commitment to selling the vibe of a track as he warbled its memorable hook. It was perhaps his insistence to demonstrate that he could rap, too, that most consistently pockmarked his output during this period. These misses were the necessary growing pains of a kid still finding his footing, and through time and persistence, a perceived weakness became a strength. Where his peers Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti found new ways to express themselves in music, Yachty dug in his heels and became Quality Control's oddball representative, acquitting himself on guest appearances and graduating from punchline rapper to respectable vet culminating in the dense and rewarding Lil Boat 3 from 2020, Yachty's last official album.

Which is why the buzzy, viral "Poland" from the end of 2022 hit different — Yachty tapped back into the same lively tenor of his early breakthroughs. The vibrato was on ten, the beat menaced and hummed like a broken heater, he rapped about taking cough syrup in Poland, it was over in under two minutes and endlessly replayable. Yachty has already lived a full career arc in seven years — from the 2016 king of the teens, to budding superstar, to pitchman, to regional ambassador. But following "Poland" with self-aware attempts at similar virality would be a mistake, and you can't pivot your way to radio stardom after a hit like that, unless you're a marketing genius like Lil Nas X. How does he follow up his improbable second chance to grab the zeitgeist?

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Let's Start Here is Lil Yachty's reinvention, a born-again Artist's Statement with no rapping. It's billed as psychedelic rock but has a decidedly accessible sound — the sun-kissed warmth of an agreeable Tame Impala song, with bounce-house rhythms and woozy guitars in the mode of Magdalena Bay and Mac DeMarco (both of whom guest on the album) — something that's not quite challenging but satisfying nonetheless. Contrast with 2021's Michigan Boy Boat , where Yachty performed as tour guide through Michigan rap: His presence was auxiliary by function on that tape, as he ceded the floor to Babyface Ray, Sada Baby and Rio Da Yung OG; it was tantalizing curation, if not a work of his own personal artistry. It's tempting to cast Let's Start Here as another act of roleplay, but what holds this album together is Yachty's magnetic pull. Whether or not you're someone who voluntarily listens to the Urban Outfitters-approved slate of artists he's drawing upon, his star presence is what keeps you engaged here.

Yachty has been in the studio recording this album since 2021, and the effort is tangible. He didn't chase "Poland" with more goofy novelties, but he also didn't spit this record out in a month. Opener (and highlight) "The Black Seminole" alternates between Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix-lite references. It's definitely a gauntlet thrown even if halfway through you start to wonder where Yachty is. The album's production team mostly consists of Patrick Wemberly (formerly of Chairlift), Jacob Portrait (of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), Jeremiah Raisen (who's produced for Charli XCX, Sky Ferreira and Drake) and Yachty himself, who's established himself as a talented producer since his early days. (MGMT's Ben Goldwasser also contributed.) The group does a formidable job composing music that is dense and layered enough to register as formally unconventional, if not exactly boundary-pushing. Yachty frequently reaches for his "Poland"-inspired uber-vibrato, which adds a bewitching texture to the songs, placing him in the center of the track. Other moments that work: the spoken-word interlude "Failure," thanks to contemplative strumming from Alex G, and "The Ride," a warm slow-burn that coasts on a Jam City beat, giving the album a lustrous Night Slugs moment. "I've Officially Lost Vision" thrashes like Yves Tumor.

Yet the best songs on Let's Start Here push Yachty's knack for hooks and snaking melodies to the fore and rely less on studio fireworks — the laid-back groove of "Running Out of Time," the mournful post-punk of "Should I B?" and the slow burn of "Pretty," which features a bombastic turn from vocalist Foushee. That Yachty's vaunted indie collaborators were able to work in simpatico with him proves his left-of-center bonafides. It's a reminder that he's often lined his projects with successful non-rap songs, curios like "Love Me Forever" from Lil Boat 2 and "Worth It" from Nuthin' 2 Prove . That renders Let's Start Here a less startling turn than it may appear at first glance, and also underlines his recurring talent for making off-kilter pop music, a gift no matter the perceived genre.

At a listening event for the record, Yachty stated: "I created [this] because I really wanted to be taken seriously as an artist. Not just some SoundCloud rapper, not some mumble rapper. Not some guy that just made one hit," seemingly aware of the culture war within his own genre and his place along the spectrum of low- to highbrow. To be sure, whether conscious of it or not, this kind of mentality is dismissive of rap music as an artform, and also undermines the good music Yachty has made in the past. Holing up in the studio to make digestibly "weird" indie-rock with a cast of talented white people isn't intrinsically more artistic or valid than viral hits or a one-off like "Poland." But this statement scans less as self-loathing and more as a renewed confidence, a tribute to the album's collective vision. And people like Joe Budden have been saying "I don't think Yachty is hip-hop " since he started. So what if he wants to break rank now?

Lil Yachty entered the cultural stage at 18, and has grown up in public. It adds up that, now 25, he would internalize all the scrutiny he's received and wish to cement his artistry after a few thankless years rewriting the rules for young, emerging rappers. Let's Start Here may not be the transcendent psychedelic rock album that he seeks, but it is reflective of an era of genreless "vibes" music. Many young listeners likely embraced Yachty and Tame Impala simultaneously; it tracks he would want to bring these sounds together in a genuine attempt to reach a wider audience. Nothing about this album is cynical, but it is opportunistic, a creation in line with both a shameless mixed-media existence and his everchanging pop alchemy. The "genre" tag in streaming metadata means less than it ever has. Credit to Yachty for putting that knowledge to use.

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Lil Yachty makes it look easy. An Atlanta-raised rapper with a sleepy flow and a bright, almost childlike outlook, Yachty (born Miles Parks McCollum in 1997) rose to prominence in 2016 with a pair of mixtapes (Lil Boat and Summer Songs 2) that recast the booming caverns of 2010s rap as something soft, sweet, intuitive, and a little goofy—a sound Yachty once called “bubblegum trap.” Dozens of features and guest appearances followed, including cosigns from Kanye, Chance the Rapper, Calvin Harris, and Macklemore. In 2017, he released his first full-length album, Teenage Emotions. His second, 2018’s Lil Boat 2, took a harder, darker turn but retained the clarity that made his early music stand out. Like Lil Uzi Vert (or Young Thug before him), Yachty represents a turn away from the conventional metrics of rap, favoring slogans over bars, hooks over metaphors, fluidity over stricture, and vibe above all. (He famously—or infamously, depending on your stance toward tradition—once told Billboard that he couldn’t name five songs by either 2Pac or Biggie.) But he’s also emblematic of a broader shift from understanding rap music as an end in itself to seeing it as an extension of the person who made it, a facet of a bigger image or experience. No wonder he FaceTimes with fans, or started his career primarily as a presence on Instagram—for him, the project is social. Still, it wouldn’t make a difference if the music itself weren’t striking—and if he weren’t so casual about it too. Speaking to Beats 1’s Zane Lowe shortly before releasing Teenage Emotions, Yachty—guileless and ever-intuitive—said, “I didn’t know [my sound] was different. I didn’t know until it took off. Then I was like, ‘Well, I don’t sound like nobody else.’” He paused. “I don’t even know if that’s a good or a bad thing. But it’s a thing. It’s a thing.”

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Lil Yachty has been experimenting with his sound a lot in recent years, including 2023’s Let’s Start Here. , which was inspired by psychedelic rock. On Tuesday (Feb. 13), the rapper teased a joint LP with James Blake, hinting that his foray into other genres could continue for a bit longer.

In an Instagram video shared on both artists’ accounts, Yachty said, “I mean, granted, I think James has worked with [quite a] substantial amount of Hip Hop artists , but this project is so left for both of us. And then, aside from the one picture that James posted, which he doesn’t have many followers… Actually, I don’t think people know that we know each other exists. So it’s just gon’ be like, ‘What the f**k? When they do this?’”

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The photo that Yachty was referring to was of him and Blake in the studio together in March 2023. Later that year, the songwriter and producer teased unreleased music they were working on at one of his CMYK events.

@palace2stoney Unreleased one from James Blake and Lil Yachty, debuted at CMYK last night 🤒 ‘somebody save the saviour’? #jamesblake #lilyachty #cmyk #exclusive ♬ original sound – palace2stoney

In September 2023, Blake spoke to DIY Magazine about sharing the stage with the “1 Night” rapper at London’s HERE at Outernet venue. “Somehow, Lil Yachty just turned up and stood with me as I was mixing with the Ragga Twins,” he explained. 

The British songwriter continued, “[He and I] had been working on something, and it just happened that he was in London. I asked him if he fancied going out to a club; I don’t think he probably knew what it would be like. He happened to turn up at exactly the moment that the Ragga Twins came on stage. Suddenly, he was just stood there like, ‘Oh f**king hell, this is a bit different.’”

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Broccoli City Unveils 2024 Lineup For Unique Festival Experience Featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, Lil Yachty, And Issa Rae

Broccoli City and partner Live Nation Urban announced its stellar lineup for Broccoli City Festival 2024, promising an unforgettable experience for music and culture enthusiasts from around the globe. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Audi Field in Washington, DC’s Capitol Riverfront, this year’s festival is gearing up to be an electrifying celebration of music, culture, and unity.

This year’s festival features a diverse array of top-tier talent with headlining acts such as Megan Thee Stallion , Gunna , Lil Yachty, and Concrete Family . Joining them will be an impressive roster of acclaimed artists that includes PartyNextDoor , Victoria Monet , Kaytranada , Key Glock , Sexxy Red , and many more, ensuring there’s something for every music lover to enjoy.

But the Broccoli City Festival is more than just a music event—it’s an immersive experience that transcends boundaries and fosters community. From interactive art installations to culinary delights from local vendors to lavish VIP accommodations, attendees can expect a multi-sensory journey that delights the senses and nourishes the soul. In addition to the incredible music lineup, BC Fest will also feature live experiences on-site featuring Issa Rae , comedians Desi Banks and Funny Marco , Uncle Waffles , TrapSoul Karaoke hosted by Bryson Tiller , Soulection with Joe Kay , Test Your Game with Duke Dennis , Everyday People , R&B Only , and even a country music segment with the Hoe Down with emerging artist Tanner Adell other interactive experiences that explore various aspects of music, art, and culture.

“We’re thrilled to unveil this year’s lineup and the move to Audi Field, which reflects our festival’s eclectic tastes and vibrant spirit,” said Brandon McEachern, Co-Founder of Broccoli City Fest. “After partnering with Events DC at the RFK Festival Grounds for several memorable years, it’s the perfect time to take another step in our evolution and offer consumers a nontraditional, inclusive, and innovative festival experience where people from all walks of life can come together to celebrate music and culture.”

“We’re reimagining the festival experience by moving to the state-of-the-art Audi Field in the Navy Yard community, featuring award-show-like live programming and interactive fan experiences,” said Marcus Allen, Co-Founder of Broccoli City Fest. “We’re setting a new standard, providing attendees an immersive blend of entertainment, technology, and fan engagement.”

Pre-sale begins on March 18th at 10 am EST . General admission and VIP Tickets go on sale Friday, March 22, at 10 am EST. , with various options available to suit every budget and preference.

Visit www.BCFestival.com and follow us @BroccoliCity on Instagram, TikTok, and X (formally Twitter) for the latest updates and exclusive content.

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Summerfest 2024 lineup includes Keith Urban, Maroon 5, Motley Crue, and Lil Yachty

Winter temperatures may have set in but summer is just around the corner — along with one of Milwaukee's favorite events.

Summerfest 2024 will return to the lakefront during the weekends of June 20-22, June 27-29 and July 4-6.

The much awaited lineup was announced Thursday.

Kane Brown and Motley Crue will play the opening weekend at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Keith Urban and Alana Springsteen will play the second weekend and Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Yacthy will close out the final weekend of Summerfest.

The Goo Goo Dolls will play at the BMO Pavilion June 22nd and REO Speedwagon will play there June 28th. Mt. Joy will put on a performance there on July 4th.

Some other fun acts to look out for include the Gin Blossoms at Briggs & Stratton Big Back Yard on June 20th. Don't miss Boys Like Girls at USCellular Connection Stage on June 27th. Lil Tecca will take that same stage on July 5th.

You can find a link to the complete lineup here .

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Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna and Lil Yachty To Headline Broccoli City Festival 2024

Taking place this july in washington, dc’s capitol riverfront..

Broccoli City Festival officially unveiled its stellar lineup for its 2024 edition.

Set to take place at Audi Field in Washington, DC’s Capitol Riverfront on July 27 and July 28, the two-day engagement will feature headliners Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, Lil Yachty and Concrete Family. Also joining the lineup are the likes of PARTYNEXTDOOR, Victoria Monet, KAYTRANADA, Sexxy Red and Key Glock, comedians Issa Rae, Desi Banks, Funny Marco and Uncle Waffles, Bryson Tiller’s TrapSoul Karaoke and more.

🥦 THIS IS THE MOMENT WE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! Broccoli City Festival 2024 on July 27th + 28th 2024 at Audi Field! 🎉 🎟️ PRESALE starts at 12pm ET! RETWEET for the presale code and LIKE if you’re ready for the BC experience! pic.twitter.com/1oYd7oeVSg — Broccoli City (@BroccoliCity) March 18, 2024

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Meek Mill Blocks DJ Akademiks: 'I Only Wanna Hear From You in Person'

The pair have been trading shots on social media. Ak responded to getting blocked by nothing that he “out tweeted Mr. Twitter Fingers himself.”

Meek Mill has hit a pause on his internet beef with DJ Akademiks .

The “Dreams and Nightmares” rapper took to X on Wednesday night to reveal he blocked Ak on the platform.

“Ima show yall how you hurt computer geeks, just the ‘block button,’” Meek wrote. “I’m still shooting a vid in front of your house, I'm still coming I only wanna hear from you in person lol.”

Ima show yall how you hurt computer geeks just the “block button” I’m still shooting a vid in front of your house im still coming I only wanna hear from you in person lol https://t.co/rvSlIbps8q — MeekMill (@MeekMill) March 21, 2024

In a follow-up tweet, he wrote, “Okay it’s over y’all I wanted to see how many days I could make a bad geek lose sleep lol I blocked him,” alongside a screenshot of him blocking Ak.

Okay it’s over yall I wanted to see how many days I could make a bad geek lose sleep lol I blocked him pic.twitter.com/OcsJrwBejH — MeekMill (@MeekMill) March 21, 2024

When Akademiks discovered he could no longer look at Meek’s account, he wrote, “No Way Meek Mill blocked Me...... I out tweeted Mr Twitter Fingers himself.”

No Way Meek Mill blocked Me...... I out tweeted Mr Twitter Fingers himself. pic.twitter.com/g2WVAKhcPr — DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) March 21, 2024

Meek and Ak have been going at it for weeks after the pair initially traded insults in late February when Ak implied that Meek’s name was redacted in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy. While it’s unknown if the redacted name is Meek’s, it’s worth noting that the person isn’t being accused of a crime, but it is suggested that the person had sexual relations with Diddy.

Meek then threatened to take their feud offline, saying he would pull up on Ak : "I'll die to shut you down,” the Philly native tweeted—and a one million offer to settle their differences in a celebrity boxing match followed.

Earlier this week, a different one million deal landed in Meek's lap. After he expressed an interest in launching his own podcast, Akademiks offered him one million for a 52-episode series.

"He don't wanna box," Ak tweeted. "Maybe he want to podcast?"

Meek appeared to be interested: "Yeah just a podcast deal my boy," he replied. "I just wanna get in media now and rap to tell reforms stories about the system let others share their stories and address all propraganda … uplift the black culture … stop beefs publicly .. it’s gonna be called 'Culture Currency'."

It’s unclear why Meek felt the need to now block Akademiks.

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