Lil Yachty stirred controversy by referencing George Floyd in an unreleased song.
- The lyric angered fans and NBA legend Stephen Jackson, a friend of Floyd.
- Jackson criticized Yachty on social media, calling the lyric disrespectful.
- The backlash adds to Yachty’s recent criticism from former collaborator Karrahbooo.
- Yachty has yet to respond to the ongoing controversies surrounding his actions.
Lil Yachty has found himself at the center of controversy after playing an unreleased track during a live stream with Plaqueboymax. In the track, he included a line that referenced George Floyd, sparking widespread criticism.
The lyric, “Put my knee up on her neck, I went George Floyd,” was seen as deeply offensive by many, including NBA legend Stephen Jackson, who was a close friend of Floyd. In a fiery social media post, Jackson condemned Yachty, criticizing the rapper for using Floyd’s name in a trivial manner.
“Lil Yachty, bro. You been wack, my n-gga. But you think you saying George Floyd name, and trying to use his name in a bar, that’s gonna make people like your wack-ass music, my n-gga? That shit weak,” Jackson accused, making it clear that such references were not acceptable.
Jackson went on to emphasize the insensitivity, “Y’all the only era that feel like demeaning the dead and saying that shit is cool, my n-gga. It ain’t.” His frustration was echoed by many who felt Yachty was exploiting a tragic event for attention.
Adding to Yachty’s woes, his former collaborator Karrahbooo accused the rapper of mistreating women, including herself. Karrahbooo left the Concrete Boys last year and has since been vocal about her experiences with Yachty. She claimed that despite having a daughter, Yachty’s treatment of women was appalling.
Karrahbooo also alleged that Yachty kept her locked in a record deal, and despite promises to reveal the truth, has not provided any evidence to support his claims against her. She expressed her frustration over social media, criticizing those who blindly support Yachty due to his fame and wealth.
While the criticism continues to mount, Yachty has not issued a response to either the backlash from the Floyd lyric or Karrahbooo’s accusations. The silence from Yachty only seems to fuel further discussion and speculation among fans and critics alike.
Yachty’s controversies highlight the ongoing debate about sensitivity and accountability in the music industry.
