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The Best Lil Yachty Songs

Lil Yachty, an innovative force in modern hip-hop, has undeniably transformed the music landscape with his vibrant style and unique approach. Bursting onto the scene from Atlanta, his infectious tunes and playful persona quickly captivated a global audience. Known for his striking cherry-red hair and catchy anthems, Yachty's rise to fame is the epitome of the viral success story. From his breakout SoundCloud hit "One Night" to collaborations with heavyweights like DRAM in the track "Broccoli," Yachty's career is a thrilling blend of immense talent and whimsical charm.

Diving into Lil Yachty's discography is like embarking on a spirited voyage through hip-hop's most colorful waters. His debut mixtape Lil Boat set the tone with a nautical theme, blending fun, irreverence, and heartfelt introspection. The Atlanta native's catalogue showcases a spectrum of the genre, from the buoyant rhythms of his earlier work to more experimental ventures.

One of the Lil Yachty's best songs is undoubtedly "Broccoli." This chart-topping collaboration with DRAM is a testament to Yachty’s knack for crafting feel-good anthems. Another exceptional track is "Oprah’s Bank Account," featuring the mega-stars Drake and DaBaby, which exemplifies his ability to seamlessly blend humor with catchy beats. These tracks, alongside others like "Poland," paint a vivid picture of why Yachty's music remains so beloved and enduring.

Lil Yachty’s best songs are more than just a roundup - they are a journey through the multifaceted landscape of contemporary music. His work reflects the energetic spirit of Atlanta’s hip-hop scene while pushing the boundaries of the genre. From crowd-pleasing hits to experimental detours, Yachty’s musical output is a testament to his creative versatility and enduring appeal.

drive ME crazy

Album: Let's Start Here

Why It's Great: "drive ME crazy!" epitomizes Lil Yachty’s innovative flair, blending introspective lyrics with captivating beats. This track captures an ethereal vibe that transports listeners through its lush instrumentals and hypnotic rhythms. Diana Gordon's soulful vocals add depth, creating an intoxicating blend that showcases Yachty's versatility and emotional range. This song stands out for its unique soundscape, effortlessly combining alternative and indie elements that resonate with fans and new listeners alike.

Yacht Club (featuring Juice WRLD)

Album: Nuthin' 2 Prove

Why It's Great: "Yacht Club" features Lil Yachty at his best, delivering cheeky, playful lyrics with a catchy, smooth flow that resonates effortlessly. With Juice WRLD alongside him, the song boasts a vibrant, club-ready vibe that embodies the carefree, exuberant spirit Yachty is known for.

Magic in the Hamptons (Social House featuring Lil Yachty)

Album: Magic in the Hamptons

Why It's Great: "Magic in the Hamptons," a standout track by Social House featuring Lil Yachty, encapsulates a breezy, feel-good vibe perfect for any summer playlist. Yachty's playful verse seamlessly blends with the groovy beats and upbeat tempo, highlighting his signature melodic flow. The lyrics capture the euphoria of young love, making it a timeless anthem.

A Cold Sunday

Album: Something Ether

Why It's Great: "A Cold Sunday" captures the quintessential vibe of Yachty's artistry with its hauntingly introspective lyrics and minimalist beats, creating a raw, emotional atmosphere. The song's reflective theme of battling inner demons amid fame showcases Yachty's lyrical depth. Its resonating melody paired with a pulsating rhythm encapsulates his unique blend of vulnerability and sonic innovation.

Album: Lil Boat 3

Why It's Great: "Coffin," a standout track, blends punchy 808s and swaggering lyrics to showcase Lil Yachty's undeniable talent and distinct style. The song captures his braggadocious charm and confident flow, painting vivid pictures of luxury. Its infectious beat and hypnotic rhythm make it a fan favorite, epitomizing Yachty's ability to craft memorable anthems that resonate deeply with listeners and highlight his eclectic musical vision.

Broccoli (DRAM featuring Lil Yachty)

Album: Big Baby DRAM

Why It's Great: "Broccoli" is a lively and enchanting track by DRAM featuring Lil Yachty . Seamlessly blending hip hop with whimsical, buoyant beats, its catchy flute melodies and playful lyrics stand out. Lil Yachty's vibrant contributions add a charming dynamic, further enhancing the song's upbeat vibe. "Broccoli" exemplifies DRAM's unique musical artistry, making it an essential track that captivates with its infectious energy.

Flex Up (featuring Future & Playboi Carti)

Why It's Great: "Flex Up" showcases a pulsating collaboration of Lil Yachty with Future and Playboi Carti. The track's raw, energetic beats, combined with its flex-heavy lyrics, make it a standout in Yachty's discography. The song captures the trio's lavish lifestyles through catchy hooks and high-octane verses, while its infectious chorus adds an anthemic quality. This masterpiece highlights each artist's unique flair, solidifying its status as a fan favorite.

Album: Poland

Why It's Great: "Poland" epitomizes the best Lil Yachty songs with its hypnotic blend of cyber-vibrato vocals and synth-heavy production. The song’s memorable hook, “I took the wock to Poland" is a reference to Wockhardt , a company that makes a cough syrup sometimes used in lean. Yachty’s playful, yet emotionally nuanced delivery showcases his ability to innovate within the genre, making "Poland" a standout track in his discography.

From The D To The A (Tee Grizzley featuring Lil Yachty)

Album: From the D to the A

Why It's Great: "From the D to the A" stands out as an exemplary collaboration between Tee Grizzley and Lil Yachty, showcasing Yachty's versatile flow and distinct artistic flair. The track's hard-hitting beat and memorable lyrical exchanges highlight Yachty's knack for dynamic deliveries and clever wordplay. Its immersive, high-energy vibe perfectly encapsulates the essence of modern hip-hop, making it a must-listen for fans of both artists.

Album: stayinit

Why It's Great: "stayinit" showcases a masterful blend of vibrant beats and introspective lyrics, embodying Lil Yachty’s distinct ability to meld emotional depth with infectious energy. Immersed in a captivating sonic landscape crafted by Fred Again and Overmono, "stayinit" gives raw honesty about life's imperfections, and coupled with its pulsating electronic rhythms, it underscores Yachty’s versatility.

Oprah's Bank Account (featuring DaBaby & Drake)

Why It's Great: "Oprah's Bank Account" brilliantly showcases Lil Yachty's innovative artistry, melding playful lyrics with a catchy, vibe-heavy beat. With memorable lines like "Diamond in the rough, you look as good as Oprah's bank account," this track highlights his unique ability to blend humor and hip-hop seamlessly. The collaboration with DaBaby and Drake adds layers of dynamic flows, making this song a standout example of Lil Yachty’s creative range and appeal.

Pardon Me (featuring Future & Mike WiLL Made-It)

Why It's Great: "Pardon Me" stands out as a dynamic collaboration. Future’s swagger pairs seamlessly with Lil Yachty’s playful yet assertive delivery, while Mike WiLL Made-It’s production intensifies the track’s vibe. This song exemplifies the artist's unique ability to fuse mainstream appeal with his distinctive quirky style, making it a staple in playlists and a must-listen for both new and die-hard fans.

Album: One Night

Why It's Great: "One Night" captivates with its infectious rhythmic beats and ethereal production, skillfully blending hip-hop and alternative R&B. TheGoodPerry’s production lays an atmospheric backdrop, allowing the autotuned vocals to shine. Lyrics explore fleeting romance, capturing both vulnerability and braggadocio. Its catchy hook and laid-back vibe perfectly showcase the artist’s genre-defying talent.

NBAYOUNGBOAT

Album: Lil Boat 2

Why It's Great: "NBAYOUNGBOAT" showcases Lil Yachty's dynamic artistry, intertwining rapid, off-beat rhymes with infectious hooks. Collaborating with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, the track melds energetic beats with raw lyricism, creating a distinct vibe that highlights the strenghs of both artists.

Why It's Great: "66," featuring Trippie Redd, stands out as a quintessential track showcasing Lil Yachty's melodic ingenuity. This ambient masterpiece pulses with an ethereal beat that complements Yachty's effortlessly smooth flow and Trippie Redd's distinctive vocal flair. Its laid-back, atmospheric vibe underscores why "66" is a fan favorite, encapsulating the artist's unique ability to merge introspective themes with infectious rhythms.

Get Dripped (featuring Playboi Carti)

Why It's Great: "Get Dripped," featuring Playboi Carti, exemplifies the essence of Lil Yachty’s eclectic style. This track delivers hard-hitting beats and infectious energy, reflecting a lifestyle of opulence and swagger. Yachty's playful, innovative lyrics blend seamlessly with Carti’s unique flow, creating a synergy that’s both magnetic and memorable.

Album: Lil Boat

Why It's Great: "Minnesota" stands out as a quintessential track that showcases Yachty's distinctive blend of hip hop and trap, enveloped in a chilled, wintery vibe that matches its title. The song's catchy, melodic hooks and playful lyrics highlight his unique talent for creating infectious tunes. Its relaxed beat combined with features from Quavo and Young Thug adds a collaborative dynamism, making "Minnesota" a fan favorite that encapsulates Yachty's innovative style.

Album: Teenage Emotions

Why It's Great: "Peek a Boo" showcases Lil Yachty's playful lyricism and signature sound, blending catchy hooks and energetic beats with clever pop-culture references to franchises like Pokémon and Blue's Clues . His collaboration with Migos adds a dynamic layer, driving the track's infectious vibe. Noteworthy for its bold and unapologetically quirky lyrics, the song stands as a testament to Yachty's innovative approach to contemporary rap.

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Lil Yachty On His Big Rock Pivot: ‘F-ck Any of the Albums I Dropped Before This One’

With his adventurous, psychedelic new album, 'Let's Start Here,' he's left mumble rap behind — and finally created a project he's proud of.

By Lyndsey Havens

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Someone has sparked a blunt in the planetarium.

It may be a school night, but no one has come to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J., to learn. Instead, the hundreds of fans packed into the domed theater on Jan. 26 have come to hear Lil Yachty’s latest album as he intended: straight through — and with an open mind. Or, as Yachty says with a mischievous smile: “I hope y’all took some sh-t.”

For the next 57 minutes and 16 seconds, graphics of exploding spaceships, green giraffes and a quiet road through Joshua Tree National Park accompany Yachty’s sonically divergent — and at this point, unreleased — fifth album, Let’s Start Here . For a psychedelic rock project that plays like one long song, the visual aids not only help attendees embrace the bizarre, but also function as a road map for Yachty’s far-out trip, signaling that there is, in fact, a tracklist.

It’s a night the artist has arguably been waiting for his whole career — to finally release an album he feels proud of. An album that was, he says, made “from scratch” with all live instrumentation. An album that opens with a nearly seven-minute opus, “the BLACK seminole.,” that he claims he had to fight most of his collaborative team to keep as one, not two songs. An album that, unlike his others, has few features and is instead rich with co-writers like Mac DeMarco, Nick Hakim, Alex G and members of MGMT, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Chairlift. An album he believes will finally earn him the respect and recognition he has always sought.

Sitting in a Brooklyn studio in East Williamsburg not far from where he made most of Let’s Start Here in neighboring Greenpoint, it’s clear he has been waiting to talk about this project in depth for some time. Yachty is an open book, willing to answer anything — and share any opinion. (Especially on the slice of pizza he has been brought, which he declares “tastes like ass.”) Perhaps his most controversial take at the moment? “F-ck any of the albums I dropped before this one.”

His desire to move on from his past is understandable. When Yachty entered the industry in his mid-teens with his 2016 major-label debut, the Lil Boat mixtape, featuring the breakout hit “One Night,” he found that along with fame came sailing the internet’s choppy waters. Skeptics often took him to task for not knowing — or caring, maybe — about rap’s roots, and he never shied away from sharing hot takes on Twitter. With his willingness and ability to straddle pop and hip-hop, Yachty produced music he once called “bubble-gum trap” (he has since denounced that phrase) that polarized audiences and critics. Meanwhile, his nonchalant delivery got him labeled as a mumble rapper — another identifier he was never fond of because it felt dismissive of his talent.

“There’s a lot of kids who haven’t heard any of my references,” he continues. “They don’t know anything about Bon Iver or Pink Floyd or Black Sabbath or James Brown. I wanted to show people a different side of me — and that I can do anything, most importantly.”

Let’s Start Here is proof. Growing up in Atlanta, the artist born Miles McCollum was heavily influenced by his father, a photographer who introduced him to all kinds of sounds. Yachty, once easily identifiable by his bright red braids, found early success by posting songs like “One Night” to SoundCloud, catching the attention of Kevin “Coach K” Lee, co-founder/COO of Quality Control Music, now home to Migos, Lil Baby and City Girls. In 2015, Coach K began managing Yachty, who in summer 2016 signed a joint-venture deal with Motown, Capitol Records and Quality Control.

“Yachty was me when I was 18 years old, when I signed him. He was actually me,” says Coach K today. (In 2021, Adam Kluger, whose clients include Bhad Bhabie, began co-managing Yachty.) “All the eclectic, different things, we shared that with each other. He had been wanting to make this album from the first day we signed him. But you know — coming as a hip-hop artist, you have to play the game.”

Yachty played it well. To date, he has charted 17 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 , including two top 10 hits for his features on DRAM’s melodic 2016 smash “Broccoli” and Kyle’s 2017 pop-rap track “iSpy.” His third-highest-charting entry arrived unexpectedly last year: the 93-second “Poland,” a track Yachty recorded in about 10 minutes where his warbly vocals more closely resemble singing than rapping. ( Let’s Start Here collaborator SADPONY saw “Poland” as a temperature check that proved “people are going to like this Yachty.”)

Beginning with 2016’s Lil Boat mixtape, all eight of Yachty’s major-label-released albums and mixtapes have charted on the Billboard 200 . Three have entered the top 10, including Let’s Start Here , which debuted and peaked at No. 9. And while Yachty has only scored one No. 1 album before ( Teenage Emotions topped Rap Album Sales), Let’s Start Here debuted atop three genre charts: Top Rock & Alternative Albums , Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums .

“It feels good to know that people in that world received this so well,” says Motown Records vp of A&R Gelareh Rouzbehani. “I think it’s a testament to Yachty going in and saying, ‘F-ck what everyone thinks. I’m going to create something that I’ve always wanted to make — and let us hope the world f-cking loves it.’ ”

Yet despite Let’s Start Here ’s many high-profile supporters, some longtime detractors and fans alike were quick to criticize certain aspects of it, from its art — Yachty quote-tweeted one remark , succinctly replying, “shut up” — to the music itself. Once again, he found himself facing another tidal wave of discourse. But this time, he was ready to ride it. “This release,” Kluger says, “gave him a lot of confidence.”

“I was always kind of nervous to put out music, but now I’m on some other sh-t,” Yachty says. “It was a lot of self-assessing and being very real about not being happy with where I was musically, knowing I’m better than where I am. Because the sh-t I was making did not add up to the sh-t I listened to.

“I just wanted more,” he continues. “I want to be remembered. I want to be respected.”

Last spring, Lil Yachty gathered his family, collaborators and team at famed Texas studio complex Sonic Ranch.

“I remember I got there at night and drove down because this place is like 30 miles outside El Paso,” Coach K says. “I walked in the room and just saw all these instruments and sh-t, and the vibe was just so ill. And I just started smiling. All the producers were in the room, his assistant, his dad. Yachty comes in, puts the album on. We got to the second song, and I told everybody, ‘Stop the music.’ I walked over to him and just said, ‘Man, give me a hug.’ I was like, ‘Yachty, I am so proud of you.’ He came into the game bold, but [to make] this album, you have to be very bold. And to know that he finally did it, it was overwhelming.”

SADPONY (aka Jeremiah Raisen) — who executive-produced Let’s Start Here and, in doing so, spent nearly eight straight months with Yachty — says the time at Sonic Ranch was the perfect way to cap off the months of tunnel vision required while making the album in Brooklyn. “That was new alone,” says Yachty. “I’ve recorded every album in Atlanta at [Quality Control]. That was the first time I recorded away from home. First time I recorded with a new engineer,” Miles B.A. Robinson, a Saddle Creek artist.

Yachty couldn’t wait to put it out, and says he turned it in “a long time ago. I think it was just label sh-t and trying to figure out the right time to release it.” For Coach K, it was imperative to have the physical product ready on release date, given that Yachty had made “an experience” of an album. And lately, most pressing plants have an average turnaround time of six to eight months.

Fans, however, were impatient. On Christmas, one month before Let’s Start Here would arrive, the album leaked online. It was dubbed Sonic Ranch . “Everyone was home with their families, so no one could pull it off the internet,” recalls Yachty. “That was really depressing and frustrating.”

Then, weeks later, the album art, tracklist and release date also leaked. “My label made a mistake and sent preorders to Amazon too early, and [the site] posted it,” Yachty says. “So I wasn’t able to do the actual rollout for my album that I wanted to. Nothing was a secret anymore. It was all out. I had a whole plan that I had to cancel.” He says the biggest loss was various videos he made to introduce and contextualize the project, all of which “were really weird … [But] I wasn’t introducing it anymore. People already knew.” Only one, called “Department of Mental Tranquility,” made it out, just days before the album.

Yachty says he wasn’t necessarily seeking a mental escape before making Let’s Start Here , but confesses that acid gave him one anyway. “I guess maybe the music went along with it,” he says. The album title changed four or five times, he says, from Momentary Bliss (“It was meant to take you away from reality … where you’re truly listening”) to 180 Degrees (“Because it’s the complete opposite of anything I’ve ever done, but people were like, ‘It’s too on the nose’ ”) to, ultimately, Let’s Start Here — the best way, he decided, to succinctly summarize where he was as an artist: a seven-year veteran, but at 25 years old, still eager to begin a new chapter.

Taking inspiration from Dark Side , Yachty relied on three women’s voices throughout the album, enlisting Fousheé, Justine Skye and Diana Gordon. Otherwise, guest vocals are spare. Daniel Caesar features on album closer “Reach the Sunshine.,” while the late Bob Ross (of The Joy of Painting fame) has a historic posthumous feature on “We Saw the Sun!”

Rouzbehani tells Billboard that Ross’ estate declined Yachty’s request at first: “I think a big concern of theirs was that Yachty is known as a rapper, and Bob Ross and his brand are very clean. They didn’t want to associate with anything explicit.” But Yachty was adamant, and Rouzbehani played the track for Ross’ team and also sent the entire album’s lyrics to set the group at ease. “With a lot of back-and-forth, we got the call,” she says. “Yachty is the first artist that has gotten a Bob Ross clearance in history.”

From the start, Coach K believed Let’s Start Here would open lots of doors for Yachty — and ultimately, other artists, too. Questlove may have said it best, posting the album art on Instagram with a lengthy caption that read in part: “this lp might be the most surprising transition of any music career I’ve witnessed in a min, especially under the umbrella of hip hop … Sh-t like this (envelope pushing) got me hyped about music’s future.”

Recently, Lil Yachty held auditions for an all-women touring band. “It was an experience for like Simon Cowell or Randy [Jackson],” he says, offering a simple explanation for the choice: “In my life, women are superheroes.”

And according to Yachty, pulling off his show will take superhuman strength: “Because the show has to match the album. It has to be big.” As eager as he was to release Let’s Start Here , he’s even more antsy to perform it live — but planning a tour, he says, required gauging the reaction to it. “This is so new for me, and to be quite honest with you, the label [didn’t] know how [the album] would do,” he says. “Also, I haven’t dropped an album in like three years. So we don’t even know how to plan a tour right now because it has been so long and my music is so different.”

While Yachty’s last full-length studio album, Lil Boat 3 , arrived in 2020, he released the Michigan Boy Boat mixtape in 2021, a project as reverential of the state’s flourishing hip-hop scenes in Detroit and Flint as Let’s Start Here is of its psych-rock touchstones. And though he claims he doesn’t do much with his days, his recent accomplishments, both musical and beyond, suggest otherwise. He launched his own cryptocurrency, YachtyCoin, at the end of 2020; signed his first artist, Draft Day, to his Concrete Boyz label at the start of 2021; invested in the Jewish dating app Lox Club; and launched his own line of frozen pizza, Yachty’s Pizzeria, last September. (He has famously declared he has never eaten a vegetable; at his Jersey City listening event, there was an abundance of candy, doughnut holes and Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts.)

But there are only two things that seem to remotely excite him, first and foremost of which is being a father. As proud as he is of Let’s Start Here , he says it comes in second to having his now 1-year-old daughter — though he says with a laugh that she “doesn’t really give a f-ck” about his music yet. “I haven’t played [this album] for her, but her mom plays her my old stuff,” he continues. “The mother of my child is Dominican and Puerto Rican, so she loves Selena — she plays her a lot . [We watch] the Selena movie with Jennifer Lopez a sh-t ton and a lot of Disney movie sh-t, like Frozen , Lion King and that type of vibe.”

Aside from being a dad, he most cares about working with other artists. Recently, he flew eight of his biggest fans — most of whom he has kept in touch with for years — to Atlanta. He had them over, played Let’s Start Here , took them to dinner and bowling, introduced them to his mom and dad, and then showed them a documentary he made for the album. (He’s not sure if he’ll release it.) One of the fans is an aspiring rapper; naturally, the two made a song together.

Yachty wants to keep working with artists and producers outside of hip-hop, mentioning the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and even sharing his dream of writing a ballad for Elton John. (“I know I could write him a beautiful song.”) With South Korean music company HYBE’s recent purchase of Quality Control — a $300 million deal — Yachty’s realm of possibility is bigger than ever.

But he’s not ruling out his genre roots. Arguably, Let’s Start Here was made for the peers and heroes he played it for first — and was inspired by hip-hop’s chameleons. “I would love to do a project with Tyler [The Creator],” says Yachty. “He’s the reason I made this album. He’s the one who told me to do it, just go for it. He’s so confident and I have so much respect for him because he takes me seriously, and he always has.”

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This story originally appeared in the March 11, 2023, issue of Billboard.

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Lil Yachty: The Full Profile

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As someone who would describe himself as more of an artist than a rapper, Lil Yachty burst onto the scene in 2016 after one of his SoundCloud tracks went viral. Since then, his aptitude on social media has kept him afloat and kept the collaboration requests rolling in. But what type of a man is Lil Yachty really, and what does the future have in store for him?

Lil Yachty was born under the name Miles Parks McCollum in Mableton, Georgia. He grew up in Atlanta and was introduced to a life of media production through his father, Shannon McCollum, a well-known photographer. At an early age, he became accustomed to being in front of a camera and was introduced to music of many genres, inspiring him to be someone that didn’t hold to one version of what art could be. His musical influences ranged from the likes of Kanye West and Soulja Boy to Coldplay and Fall Out Boy to classics like the Beatles.  

Growing up, Lil Yachty wasn’t afraid to stand out. He liked fashion, he liked bright colors, and he was bullied for it. But he always knew that his differences were what made him stand apart from others, distinct and memorable instead of fading into the background. He would use that to build his brand and his following. 

Going Viral: A Burgeoning Career

Lil Yachty has been grouped with a new generation of rappers. These rappers gain huge fan bases from social media and achieve fame by going viral off Soundcloud and other media platforms. The longevity of their careers depends on if they can adapt to the new trends and keep their fans while remaining distinctly themselves. 

The Beginning of Lil Yachty, the Artist

In 2015, Miles Parks McCollum decided to move to New York City after living in Atlanta and working at McDonald’s. He stayed with a friend and lived humbly, slowly building up his social media presence and networking skills. This slow pace led to him attending college at Alabama State University for what would only be a short two months, before he decided to move back and fully dedicate himself to cultivating a network of like-minded artists. Thus, Miles McCollum became Lil Yachty.

Going Viral

Lil Yachty got his start on Soundcloud, where his song “One Night” went viral after it was used in a comedy video. With these newfound thousands of eyes on him, he was able to capitalize on his months of hard work networking with fashion personalities and get a job modeling for Kanye West’s 2016 Yeezy show in Madison Square Garden. 

Soon after his modeling exposure, he released his first mixtape Lil Boat , which peaked at 106th on the US Billboard 200. The rest of 2016 was filled with successful collaborations and featuring spots. Two features in particular, on “Broccoli” by DRAM and “iSpy” by Kyle, were extremely well received and were nominated for numerous awards, putting Lil Yachty firmly in the public eye. 

Signing With a Label

Nearly a year after signing a joint record deal with Motown Records, Quality Control Music, and Capitol Records, Lil Yachty released his first full-length studio album, Teenage Emotions, in May of 2017. The album peaked at 5th on the US Billboard 200 and paved the way for two additional studio albums released in 2018, Lil Boat 2 and Nuthin’ 2 Prove respectively. 

Throughout 2019 and 2020, Lil Yachty continued his streak of features and collaborations with other artists until he released his fourth studio album in May of 2020, Lil Boat 3 . The album peaked at 14th on the US Billboard 200, the lowest position of any of his albums. However, the lower ranking of his last album didn’t deter the rapper’s determination at all. In fact, it was seemingly bolstered by the fact that Drake , a man who Lil Yachty has long looked up to and idolized, featured on one of Lil Yachty’s Lil Boat 3 tracks, “Oprah’s Bank Account.” 

Image and Musical Style

A unique figure in the crowd, Lil Yachty has long said he doesn’t want to be put in a mold, stuck in one genre or image. He wants to be considered an artist more than a rapper. 

When Lil Yachty broke out on the scene, he was instantly recognizable for his brightly dyed red hair with beads, usually styled artfully in his face. However, 2020 saw the rapper ditch the red braids for his natural black color. Although some fans tried to analyze it as a sign of a turn to darker tones in his music, Lil Yachty has maintained that (much like Ariana Grande) his new hair is due to the strain that the red dye had on his hair, causing it to not grow correctly and to even fall out. So yes, the red dye is gone, but he still maintains his braids and beads. 

Although Lil Yachty once was well known for his sparkling grill, nowadays, you’ll see him rocking a pair of very expensive veneers, as has been the trend for social media stars in 2020. 

As someone who has deliberately kept a more mysterious and yet still open persona, Lil Yachty doesn’t have a specific style. Or, at least he won’t share it. He seems to be open to all types of fashion but isn’t one to follow specific trends. He does what he feels looks and feels right in the moment, whether it be matching his beads to his clothes or admiring crop tops on men. 

For a man with such a unique combination of influences, styles, likes, and dislikes, defining him is actually very straightforward. He’s easygoing. This easygoing nature is what has appealed to his fans for so long. He’s humorous, fun, and distinctly lighthearted, a recipe for success on social media. 

Musical Style

Early on in his career, Lil Yachty’s music was disregarded by established rappers who thought his generation of Soundcloud rappers wasn’t authentic or real to the genre. He was accused of being style over substance, with his rap style specifically being called “ mumble rap .”

These early criticisms didn’t seem to phase Lil Yachty much, as he had long wanted himself to be genre-defying with his music anyways. He rejected restrictions of what people consider to be real rap. As his fanbase is mainly young like him, he wants to remain relatable, wholesome even, wanting to rap more about teenage life than alcohol and drugs. In fact, in his early days, he claimed to not like the taste of alcohol or the effects of drugs, saying he didn’t need either in his life. 

Lil Yachty has described his music as “happy bubblegum trap” and “boat music,” an interesting choice of description since three of his four albums are named Lil Boat 1 , Lil Boat 2 , and Lil Boat 3 .

He wants his music to be fun and genre defying. To that end, he raps about video games and samples music and themes from cartoons to include in his songs. Lighthearted and fun, Lil Yachty doesn’t want his music to be a copy of rappers before him; he wants to be distinctly unique. An artist more than a rapper, a recognizable brand above all else. 

Accomplishments

With 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs, four full studio albums, and a fervent young fan base founded on social media, Lil Yachty is quickly blazing a path in the music industry. He continues to reap the rewards of his hard-won networking skills, collaborating with dozens of rappers and producers – some up and coming, while others are people he has admired for ages. In 2016, he even appeared in a Sprite commercial with Lebron James, expanding his network even further beyond artists in the music business.  

Lil Yachty has appeared in three movies: Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve , Long Shot , and How High 2 . He has also done voice work in one animated movie: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies . 

Awards – Songs

“Broccoli” by Dram featuring Lil Yachty

• 2017 Billboard Music Awards nominations for top rap collaboration, top rap song, and top audio streaming song 
• 2017 MTV Video Music Awards nominations for best hip hop video and best collaboration. 
• 2017 Grammy nomination for best rap/sung collection. 

“iSpy” by Kyle featuring Lil Yachty

• 2017 MTV Video Music Awards nomination for best visual effects.
• 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards nomination for best video. 

Awards – Personal

• 2017 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards nomination for best new international artist.  

Personal Life

Although he gained fame through social media, Lil Yachty’s personal life has been fairly quiet when compared to the blatant over-exposure of other artists and influencers. 

Famous Friends and Feuds

At the beginning of his career, Lil Yachty was a part of a group called The Sailing Team, composed of other rappers and producers such as K$upreme, Burberry Perry, and his own sister Kodie Shane. However, since 2019 Lil Yachty has stated that The Sailing Team is no more, claiming that his effort in the group outweighed the rest of their contributions. 

Lil Yachty gained his initial fame from social media. He owes much to it, and yet it has also landed him in controversy and feuds. Most controversy comes from his twitter account, and song lyrics, namely his song “E-ER,” which fans have felt sexualizes a female TikTok star inappropriately. 

One of Lil Yachty’s most famous controversies was a three-day feud with Soulja Boy over a photo and leaked audio. It resulted in a public reconciliation over social media and a few extra thousand followers each for them. 

Issues With the Law

In 2015, Lil Yachty was arrested in Florida for credit card fraud and stayed in jail until he paid a bail of $11,000. He cited the incident as something he never wanted to repeat. However, the dreaded year of 2020 brought more issues with the law in the form of speeding and crashing Ferraris. 

He is also currently being sued for assault and battery following an altercation with a man during the 2019 Rolling Loud festival. 

What’s Next?

Lil Yachty has promised his fans new music for 2021 and has so far released a music video called “ Royal Rumble ,” a collaboration with six other rappers all hailing from Michigan. He also has plans to tour starting in May, with a stop at the Rolling Loud Festival in Portugal in June. 

Beyond music, he will have a role in the upcoming Mattel Films movie based on the game Uno. So far, it is said to be a heist movie based in Atlanta, following Atlanta’s underground hip hop culture. 

Other than that, he stays a constant influence on social media, recently showing off his closet and impressive collection of shoes. As someone who was built on the backbone of social media, the race to stay relevant is ever important to an artist such as Lil Yachty. The music industry held more interest in him in the beginning of his career, as he had skyrocketed so fast and so young into the public eye. However, Lil Yachty still peaks interest and is bound to remain in the game for a while, if at least due to his business skills. 

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Lil Yachty Surprises Fans With Previously Unheard 21 Savage And Vory Collaborations

Lil Yachty was one of several artists who came up during the SoundCloud era. 2015’s “One Night” went viral and virtually turned him into an overnight success. On Saturday (June 1), the rapper shared a batch of previously unreleased tracks on the platform that date back as far as 2021.

“[I] uploaded new songs on tHE CONCRETE LeaK sYstem late last night,” he announced the following day (June 2). Fans were treated to records like “ROMAN” with Vory, the melodic-heavy “Sampha Flow,” and “Part of the plan” featuring 21 Savage , to name a few.

“It get dark inside the room, I hold my diamonds up/ Chopper hit ‘em in his stomach, messed his lining up/ Pistol whip him, home invasion, they done tied ‘em up/ My windows came with armor, gon’ head and shoot it up,” the London native spat on the last-mentioned single.

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2024 has been quite a year for Yachty. In April, his rap collective, Concrete Boys, debuted It’s Us Vol. 1 , which spanned 16 tracks. “POINT ME TO IT,” “PIMPIN AINT EASY,” and “WHERE YO DADDY?” were among the standout cuts. The group — comprised of KARRAHBOOO, Camo!, Dc2trill, and Draft Day — also united for an “On The Radar” cypher.

The Teenage Emotions rapper unveiled “A Cold Sunday,” his only solo release of the year so far, in February. The previous month, he joined Joey Badass and Gus Dapperton for “Fallout” from Lyrical Lemonade’s All Is Yellow compilation.

Outside of his own music, Yachty was name-dropped in Kendrick Lamar’s fiery song “euphoria.” During an archived episode of the “A Safe Place” podcast, he addressed being referenced in the diss record aimed at Drake. “To be honest, I knew that my name was mentioned before it came out. I didn’t hear the record, but I had got word that I was mentioned. I wasn’t surprised,” the artist said.

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All 18 Lil Yachty Movies (in Order)

Get ready to dive into the world of Lil Yachty as we take a closer look at his most memorable and celebrated movie appearances. From his big-screen debut to his latest roles, we’ve got all the scoop on Lil Yachty’s cinematic journey. So sit back, relax, and let us guide you through the waves of Lil Yachty Movies!

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1. Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)

Kevin Hart: What Now? . is a riveting comedy documentary that follows the hilarious comedian as he takes on the massive challenge of performing in front of a crowd of 53,000 people at Philadelphia’s iconic outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field. With a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes, this high-energy film showcases Kevin Hart as he delivers his stand-up comedy routine, tackling taboo subjects with his signature wit and charm.

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2. The Fate of the Furious (2017)

The Fate of the Furious” takes the adrenaline-fueled franchise to a whole new level, as Dominic Toretto gets entangled in the world of terrorism and must confront a betrayal that hits close to home. The high-octane action, thrills, and heart-pounding stunts are bigger and better than ever before as the crew faces trials that will test them to their limits.

3. 2017 MTV Video Music Awards (2017)

Revel in the grandeur of the music industry as you get up close and personal with the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards! Held on August 27, 2017 at the iconic The Forum in Inglewood, California, this star-studded event brought together the biggest names in music to honor the most electrifying music videos released between June 25, 2016 and June 23, 2017.

4. xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)

xXx: Return of Xander Cage hits the big screen in 2017, capturing the action-packed thrill rides that fans have come to love. Set in a world of espionage and high-speed stunts, Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) finds himself in perilous danger, barely surviving an unfortunate incident.

5. Uncle Drew (2018)

Uncle Drew” is a heartwarming and comedic sports drama that revolves around a man’s determination to win the prestigious Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem. Starring Kyrie Irving, Lil Rel Howery, and Shaquille O’Neal, the movie takes viewers on a journey of friendship, personal growth, and the unforgettable power of basketball.

6. Teen Titans GO! To the Movies (2018)

Teen Titans GO! . To the Movies is a lively, animated superhero adventure that follows five teenage superheroes as they try to make their way to the big screen.

7. Life-Size 2 (2018)

Step into the magical world of Life-Size 2, a heartwarming Christmas comedy that will leave you spellbound. Follow the story of Grace, a young and troubled CEO trying to navigate the pressures of running a toy company, as she faces a quarter-life crisis and a plummeting stock price.

8. Long Shot (2019)

Unleash the irresistible chemistry between comedy and romance in the 2019 film, Long Shot. This hilarious journey follows the life of Fred Flarsky, a witty and talented journalist, who finds himself in the unlikely role of being the speechwriter for the ambitious Charlotte Field, a rising star in international politics.

9. How High 2 (2019)

Get ready for another hilarious adventure as stoner duo Silas and Smokey embark on a pot-fueled journey through Atlanta in “How High 2”. With the help of their friends, they’ll do whatever it takes to find their missing weed, all while facing absurd challenges and encounters in the city. Featuring Lil Yachty, D. C.

10. Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé (2019)

Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé” is a documentary directed by the iconic pop sensation herself, alongside Ed Burke. Released in 2019, the movie provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Beyoncé’s celebrated 2018 Coachella performance. This riveting documentary takes the audience on an emotional journey, tracing the evolution of the creative concept from inception to cultural impact.

11. The Sun Is Also a Star (2019)

The Sun Is Also a Star” is a heartwarming drama that explores the fragility of human connections. The film tells the story of Daniel, a hopeless romantic who is ambivalent about his future in medical school. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Natasha, a young woman with a hard-luck past who doesn’t believe in love.

12. Fyre Fraud (2019)

Fyre Fraud is a riveting documentary that delves into the infamous Fyre Festival disaster. The film takes viewers behind the scenes as concert promoters and rapper Ja Rule, along with mastermind Billy McFarland, promise an unforgettable high-end festival experience. However, their dreams quickly turn into a chaotic nightmare when they fail to plan for the proper infrastructure to support the venue, artists, and guests.

13. Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

Get ready for a high-speed adventure with the world’s favorite blue hedgehog in “Sonic the Hedgehog”! . When a small-town cop named Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) stumbles upon a mysterious, fast hedgehog in his backyard, he quickly realizes that he’s in for the ride of his life. With the help of his new furry friend, Sonic (Ben Schwartz), they must join forces to take down the evil genius Dr.

14. There’s Someone Inside Your House (2021)

In the suspense-filled world of “There’s Someone Inside Your House” (2021), a masked killer preys on the graduating class at Osborne High, determined to reveal each victim’s darkest secret. A group of unlikely heroes must come together to stop the bloodshed and unravel the horrifying mystery.

15. A Man Named Scott (2021)

A Man Named Scott” is a riveting documentary that takes its viewers on a captivating journey through the life and music career of Kid Cudi, exploring his triumphs, struggles, and the remarkable person he became. The film delves deep into Cudi’s personal life, relationships, and experiences that propelled him to become a groundbreaking figure in the music industry and a beloved idol to his fans.

16. The System (2022)

The System” (2022) is a gritty, action-packed crime thriller that follows the journey of a young soldier recently returned from combat. Caught up in a drug bust, he finds himself recruited by the authorities to go undercover in a notorious, high-security prison. His mission is to uncover the truth behind the happenings within the walls, as he navigates the perilous landscape of danger and deception.

17. On the Come Up (2022)

On the Come Up, released in 2022, follows the journey of 16-year-old Bri (played by Jamila Gray) who dreams of becoming one of the greatest rappers in history. However, facing life’s challenges such as evictions, controversies, and a looming deadline, Bri must push beyond her circumstances to make her dreams a reality.

18. Leave the World Behind (2023)

Leave the World Behind, released in 2023, is a gripping drama thriller that intertwines a family’s vacation with a mysterious cyberattack. As a family of four seek refuge in a luxurious rental home, they are left without their devices and face two strangers appearing at their doorstep. Directed by Sam Esmail and based on a screenplay by Rumaan Alam and Sam Esmail, this film delves into a chilling tale of an unknown threat and the collapse of civilization.

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Lil Yachty’s Psychedelic Relaunch: ‘I Don’t Have To Be High To Make It Sound High’

By Andre Gee

I n 2016, a 19-year-old Lil Yachty emerged as a fresh-faced, red-haired maverick eagerly planting Generation Z’s flag in hip-hop . Songs like “Minnesota” intrigued many, but rap traditionalists denigrated him as a “mumble rapper” — an upstart who, they claimed, was insulting the essence of hip-hop one warbled vocal run at a time. That didn’t stop Yachty, though. In the years since, he’s kept trying new things , even as many other artists have gotten stuck retreading tired formulas. “Who cares?” he says now. “It’s going to go, or it’s not. You only have one life, bro. Just do shit.”

But he does offer a few details about the six-month recording process in Texas, New York, and elsewhere, which he says was “fun” at every juncture. At times, he played the work in progress for “heavy hitters” like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Drake, and Tyler, the Creator. “Everyone was ecstatic,” he says, “which made me feel good.”

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Do you think hip-hop could be more accepting of younger artists as they learn and grow? I don’t know. I don’t really care either. Who cares? I don’t need acceptance from nobody. People seek too much validation.

What was the initial catalyst for you to start this album? It was a phone call with Tyler that made me act on it. I always wanted to do it, but that was the battery.

What was the dynamic of that phone call? Were you like, “I want to explore something,” and he was like, “Go for it”? I don’t fully remember, but he was very motivating and inspiring. I didn’t tell him my ideas, but it was more so, “Whatever it is in your heart and in your mind that you want to do, do it. And do it fully, don’t shortcut it. Don’t cut any corners.”

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You’ve referenced psychedelics in interviews. How big a factor was that in the recording process? None. Zero. I can’t record music on drugs. I have to be fully sober. But I’ve done it enough times to know what I want. I don’t have to be high to make it sound high.

You said growing up you listened to all types of music. Did you ever hear the stigma of “That’s white-people music”? Yeah, of course. I don’t give a fuck, bro. It’s so hard to affect me or offend me. I do what I want to do. You feel me? People say this album is white-people music. Who cares, man? What is white-people music?

You’ve said you made this in part because you “wanted to be taken seriously as an artist and not just a SoundCloud rapper, not just a mumble rapper.” What would you say to people who feel like SoundCloud rappers and mumble rappers deserve to be taken as seriously as any other artists? See, that’s the thing. I can’t speak for nobody else. I’m not some spokesman for the people. I’m not vouching for anyone else’s work ethic or creativity, only mine. I want to be taken seriously. I’m not no mumble rap. I’m not just some SoundCloud rapper. I’m not speaking on all SoundCloud rappers. I’m speaking on me, you feel me? I want to make that apparent. This is for me, because everybody don’t have that work ethic. Everyone ain’t going to put the hours in to understand a new genre and how to execute something the right way. 

“See, that’s the thing. I can’t speak for nobody else. I’m not speaking on all SoundCloud rappers. I’m speaking on me, you feel me? This is for me, because everybody don’t have that work ethic.”

You’ve said you had a period of trying to prove you can rap. How do you feel about those efforts now? I love it, man. They made me a man. They made me strong. They made me care more about the craft — because I do. They made me want to learn, be better, sharpen my sword.

Did it ever get to a point with that stigma where it was hard to navigate your career? I don’t think nothing’s hard in life. It just took work and effort, and I still feel like I got more work to put in when it comes to rap and how people perceive me. I care less, though.

How much does the dynamic that you’re talking about here have to do with the stigma against rappers when it comes to award shows and radio play and festivals?  For me, that’s zero. I don’t care about none of that shit. I just make all types of music. It has nothing to do with the fruits and labors that don’t come with being a rapper, none of that. I like to make all music. That’s all it is, totally. It ain’t got nothing to do with not getting the love or respect or not being invited to an award show.

Going forward with your creative process, do you feel like you’ll have that motivation with every album you make, to prove something to a certain audience? Not necessarily. I didn’t make this album to prove that I could. I also want to be taken seriously. But I didn’t make it like, “Oh, man, I need them to take me serious. Let me make this type of album.” I just wanted to make a great album, and I felt like personally, I could do it better this way than if I made a rap album. 

How are things going with your label, Concrete Boyz? That’s next for me. That’s all I care about right now. That’s where we are every day, in the studio getting established together. We got some special artists, and they’re fresh faces. I want to make sure when we drop this, it’s hot, because they’re fire and it’s fresh. You’re gonna hear some fresh sounds. That’s my next project, in the summertime. 

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Lil Yachty GF: Who Is The Lucky Lady In Rapper's Life?

• 21 Jun 2024

Lil Yachty, the popular American rapper, has been making waves not only with his music but also with his love life. Fans are always curious about who Lil Yachty's girlfriend is and what their relationship is like. Let's take a closer look at the lucky lady in the rapper's life.

Known for his unique style and catchy tunes, Lil Yachty has captured the hearts of many fans around the world. But amidst his rising fame, the rapper has managed to keep his personal life relatively private. However, glimpses of his romantic relationships have surfaced, leaving fans eager to know more about the girl who has stolen Lil Yachty's heart.

From cozy Instagram posts to public appearances, Lil Yachty's relationship status has been a topic of interest among fans and the media. So, who is Lil Yachty's girlfriend, and what is their love story all about? Let's delve deeper into the rapper's romantic life and uncover the mystery behind Lil Yachty's significant other.

Biography of Lil Yachty

Early life and career beginnings.

Lil Yachty, whose real name is Miles Parks McCollum, was born on August 23, 1997, in Mableton, Georgia. He gained recognition in 2015 with his debut singles "One Night" and "Minnesota," which quickly went viral and catapulted him to fame in the hip-hop scene.

Rise to Stardom

With his unique blend of melodic rap and colorful personality, Lil Yachty became a prominent figure in the music industry. His debut studio album, "Teenage Emotions," was released in 2017, further solidifying his status as a rising star in the rap world.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Aside from his music career, Lil Yachty has ventured into business, collaborating with brands such as Nautica and creating his own clothing line. His entrepreneurial spirit and creative vision have set him apart as a multifaceted artist in the entertainment industry.

Who is Lil Yachty's Girlfriend?

Love on the horizon.

As fans speculate about Lil Yachty's relationship status, the rapper has been spotted with a mystery woman at various events and outings. Could this be the elusive girlfriend that fans have been curious about? The identity of Lil Yachty's significant other remains shrouded in mystery, leaving fans eager for more details.

Instagram Clues

While Lil Yachty has kept his romantic life under wraps, subtle hints on social media have sparked rumors about his love interest. From cryptic posts to shared moments, fans have been piecing together clues to uncover the truth behind Lil Yachty's relationship status. Could his girlfriend be hiding in plain sight on his Instagram feed?

What is the Relationship Like?

A match made in music.

With both Lil Yachty and his girlfriend sharing a passion for music and creativity, the couple's bond may be rooted in their mutual love for the arts. As they navigate the challenges of fame and public scrutiny, their relationship is a testament to love thriving in the spotlight. What adventures await this dynamic duo in the world of hip-hop and beyond?

The Future of Their Love Story?

As Lil Yachty and his girlfriend continue to captivate fans with their romance, the future looks bright for this power couple. With their shared interests and undeniable chemistry, the rapper and his partner are poised to conquer the music scene together. What surprises are in store for Lil Yachty and his leading lady? Only time will tell.

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The Minions Meet Lil Yachty in the Studio for "Lil Mega Minion"

Accompanied by a lyrical lemonade music video..

Everyone’s linking up with The Minions . After Pharrell unveiled his contribution – a track called “Double Life” – to Despicable Me 4 two weeks back, Lil Yachty is now hopping on the yellow-hued wave. The rapper recently shared his “Lil Mega Minion” single, which is slated to appear on the film’s soundtrack and comes complete with a Lyrical Lemonade music video – and it features appearances from Zane Lowe , Cole Bennett and, of course, Kevin, Bob and Stuart, who are posted up in the studio with Yachty.

“So tell me, what are you looking for in a theme song?” Lowe poses to the five minions who sit in his office.

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Summerfest 2024 in Milwaukee: 27 must-see acts, from SZA to Tyler Childers to Lil Uzi Vert

Summerfest, one of America's largest and longest-running music festivals, is celebrating its 56th anniversary in 2024. But in some ways, it feels like a new beginning.

You have to look very closely at the lineup to get that impression.

As in recent years, 600 acts will take over Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront for three weekends — this year, June 20 to 22, June 27 to 29 and July 4 to 6. And it's the typical eclectic, anything-goes lineup rarely seen at other music festivals, from A-listers to nostalgia acts to local cover bands, and from rock to country to hip-hop to pop to EDM and a lot in between.

But look closely, and you'll see a festival finally broadening its horizons.

After hosting a sprinkling of Spanish-language acts in years past, Summerfest will host several in 2024. Multiple up-and-coming LGBTQ+ artists are part of the lineup, and the Milwaukee street rap scene, which is getting massive streaming numbers and high-profile write-ups from national outlets, will be better represented at its hometown festival than ever before.

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And, finally, Summerfest has booked a K-pop act.

Nuanced adjustments like these may not make the same noise as the headliners that trigger armchair analysis on social media year after year. But of the 11 Summerfests I've covered as a full-time Journal Sentinel music writer, this might be the one I'm most excited to check out.

And of those 600 acts, which ones should you check out?

I've picked three to see for each day of the festival, 27 artists in total, broken out into three categories: top headliners, best discoveries and local picks.

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Top headliner: Brittany Howard

It's been 12 years since retro-soul rockers Alabama Shakes sold out the Pabst Theater before releasing their debut album. Since that time, frontwoman Howard has defied the easier path, with the band dropping their biggest hit "Hold On" from setlists before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2018. From an artistic perspective, it's been a smart trade-off, with Howard expanding her scope, still centered around her honey-dipped voice, over two solo albums, including this year's ambitious "What Now." (10 p.m., BMO Pavilion)

Best discovery: Wyatt Flores

Folk pop artist Noah Kahan and alternative country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan are two of the fastest-rising stars of the past year. Mexican American Flores (like Bryan, hailing from Oklahoma) sounds like a mix of the two of them, amassing his own one-to-watch buzz thanks in part to a newer single that should get an especially strong reception at Summerfest: "Milwaukee." (4 p.m., BMO Pavilion)

Local pick: Trapper Schoepp

Perhaps no local artist is more indebted to their home state than Schoepp. The Milwaukee singer-songwriter's songs frequently are inspired by Wisconsin people and places, from a song inspired by the Lawrencia Bembenek case to another song, "On, Wisconsin," that he completed after it was started by Bob Dylan (with Dylan’s blessing). (8 p.m., Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard)

Top headliner: Hanson

The band of brothers will forever be best remembered for 1997 earworm "MMMBop," released when frontman Taylor Hanson was just 14. He's 41 now, but he and brothers Zac and Ike are still proud of their best-known hit — and as fans know, they have amassed a catalog of pop-rock gems frequently more sophisticated than their signature tune. And in many cases, just as catchy. (9:30 p.m., BMO Pavilion)

Best discovery: Charlotte Cardin

After becoming a critical sensation in her native Canada, with 14 Juno Award nominations (and four wins, including artist of the year and album of the year), the Montreal native is looking to make more inroads stateside, including with her latest smart pop EP, "A Week in Nashville." (7:45 p.m., Generac Power Stage)

Local pick: Micah Emrich

The singer-songwriter has made a string of strong impressions with a series of singles, including "Maybe Hell Is a Better Place?," a sobering but striking introspective song in the vein of "For Emma"-era Bon Iver, but with a surprising twist finish. His Summerfest debut should double as a preview of his album due out in August. (1 p.m., Miller Lite Oasis)

Top headliner: SZA

Fast-rising superstars playing Summerfest in their prime frequently make the most memorable Big Gig performances — from Billie Eilish to Zach Bryan to Noah Kahan to Imagine Dragons. This year, that "remember when" moment should belong to SZA. The R&B superstar at the top of the A-list will perform smashes like "Kill Bill" — the second most popular song on Spotify in Milwaukee last year — at her first concert in Milwaukee. (7:30 p.m., American Family Insurance Amphitheater)

Best discovery: Doom Flamingo

Blending the "doom" of John Carpenter scores with the hazy, synth-soaked jams you might have heard on "Miami Vice," the '80s-obsessed South Carolina sextet might remind Milwaukee music fans of superb fraternal pair Immortal Girlfriend (who aren't part of the Big Gig lineup this year). (8:30 p.m., Miller Lite Oasis)

Local pick: Diet Lite

Diet Lite isn't holding back on self-promotion, from drummer Evan Marsalli's successful viral TikTok campaign to play with Weezer, to appearing in a tour documentary, "Stumble Out the Gate." But attention-seizing tactics wouldn't matter if the Milwaukee band wasn't a master of catchy, scrappy, shapeshifting garage rock. (5:30 p.m., Generac Power Stage)

Top headliner: Sleater-Kinney

Sleater-Kinney was an essential leader of the seminal riot grrrl movement in the '90s. The band seemingly called it a day in 2006 before making an unexpected comeback with one of 2015's best albums, "No Cities to Love." The departure of drummer Janet Weiss and some sonic changes on subsequent albums have divided fans, but there's still plenty to love in the newer material, and the band's older blistering punk songs still rip live. (9:30 p.m., Uline Warehouse)

Best discovery: Brigitte Calls Me Baby

Imagine Roy Orbison leading the Strokes and you can start to picture this buzzy Chicago post-punk band led by Wes Leavins' elegant croon. Baby is bound to get a lot more attention after its debut full-length album comes out in August. (5:30 p.m., Uline Warehouse)

Local pick: Certified Trapper

Milwaukee's lowend rap sound — a twist on twerk music that leaves ample room for out-there experimentation — is making national waves. And the leader of the movement is Certified Trapper, whose prolific, head-spinning output is peppered with unpredictable beats, which he produces himself. (7:15 p.m., Generac Power Stage)

Top headliner: Tyler Childers

There's no disputing that we're in the midst of another Americana/alt-country wave that's made Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan massive stars, much like the wave did for Mumford & Sons and the Lumineers a decade ago. And Tyler Childers is among the stars of this movement. His show was the first one announced for Summerfest 2024, and very likely will be the most attended. It's an overdue return, five years and three albums since his last show in town. (7:30 p.m., American Family Insurance Amphitheater)

Best discovery: HYO

Summerfest may strive to be the world's most musically diverse music festival, but there have been weak spots. Among the most glaring: a complete lack of K-pop as BTS, Blackpink and several other acts have achieved massive stateside success. That makes the booking of K-pop veteran HYO an exciting development. It's the first K-pop booking at Summerfest in 11 years, and just the second in the festival's 56-year history. (7 p.m., Aurora Pavilion)

Local pick: Something To Do

Don't let the humble band name fool you: The Milwaukee and Madison ska group is far from a time-killer. It has an infectious live show fueled by horn-blaring adrenaline, a wicked and sharp sense of humor and the occasional politically charged, fist-pumping anthem. (1:45 and 3:30 p.m., Johnsonville Summerville)

Top headliner: Ethel Cain

The Florida native has garnered more attention lately for her outspoken, and polarizing, stances on President Joe Biden and his response to the conflict in Gaza. But she first earned attention with "Preacher's Daughter," a critically adored debut album filled with gripping indie rock slow-burners that evoke intimate vulnerability and pulse-quickening grandeur, often in the same breath. (10 p.m., Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard)

Best discovery: Carlie Hanson

Am I cheating including an artist I've highlighted as a "best discovery" at a previous Summerfest? No doubt. But the La Crosse County native is such a skilled and heartfelt pop songwriter, with co-signs from the likes of Taylor Swift and Troye Sivan, that it's an injustice that she's not a household name by now. (5:30 p.m., BMO Pavilion)

Local pick: Hosts

There's no shortage of Milwaukee artists who have moved on to better established music cities to advance their careers, but Milwaukee has also seen some acts move here, much to the local scene's benefit. And among the most welcome transplants is this alt-country outfit led by Miles Patzer, whose visceral holler might make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. (1:45 p.m., Uline Warehouse)

Top headliner: AJR

The creative pop band of brothers had to bow out of two Summerfest shows last year to be by their ailing father who passed away during the festival. They're back with songs that take stock of that loss and look candidly at mental health struggles, all set to quirky, instantly catchy pop music and accompanied by a highly imaginative stage show. Make sure you show up early to see the openers, mxmtoon and especially Carly Rae Jepsen. (7 p.m., American Family Insurance Amphitheater)

Best discovery: Del Water Gap

Maggie Rogers played in this band for about six months; these days, it's a solo project for Samuel Hoden Jaffe. They've remained friends (Del Water Gap opened for Rogers' Riverside Theater show in 2023), and Jaffe's influence on Rogers (and vice versa) shows via his own folk and pop songs that lure listeners in with nuanced epiphanies and grab them tight with unshakeable hooks. (5:30 p.m., Uline Warehouse)

Local pick: Wave Chapelle

About a decade ago, Memphis rap juggernaut Yo Gotti took Wave Chapelle under his wing, signing the Milwaukee native, the son of a local rapper, to his label. Chapelle has come home since then, becoming one of the sharpest spitters during this golden age for local hip-hop. (5 p.m., Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard)

Top headliner: Paul Cauthen

Arguably not since Johnny Cash has the country mainstream heard a baritone this bold (it’s even earned Cauthen the nickname “Big Velvet”). And he puts it to grand use with fire and brimstone-flavored ballads. (10:15 p.m., Miller Lite Oasis)

Best discovery: Reyna Tropical

The adventurous duo, whose exotic sound draws from the music of Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Congo and elsewhere, was dealt a devastating blow when co-founder Nectali "Sumohair" Díaz passed away in 2022. Co-founder Fabi Reyna has continued, honoring her late collaborator’s character and creativity on latest album ”Malegría.” 5:45 p.m., Aurora Pavilion)

Local pick: DC The Don

The Milwaukee-born rapper channels emo in his sound, but he isn’t afraid to defy trends with ultra-polished production. That risky distinction has paid off — he’s just the second rapper from the city to be named to XXL magazine’s coveted ones-to-watch Freshman Class list. (6:30 p.m., UScellular Connection Stage)

Top headliner: Lil Uzi Vert

Is this the strongest Summerfest-exclusive hip-hop amphitheater show ever? It’s certainly one of the most stacked. Lil Uzi Vert, among the biggest risk takers among the rap A-list, is the key draw, making Summerfest their only show this festival season outside of Coachella. But make sure you show up early for the wild undercard: Lil Yachty, J.I.D., Rico Nasty, LIHTZ — and, perhaps most exciting, Milwaukee’s own breakout rappers J.P. and 414BigFrank, plus local spinner Djay Mando. (7 p.m., American Family Insurance Amphitheater)

Best discovery: Anne Wilson

Not to be confused with the legendary Heart singer and songwriter, Anne (with an “e”) Wilson is also making a name for herself as a Christian country singer-songwriter and defying the silo that sometimes surrounds faith-focused artists. She's earned a full embrace on Music Row and collaborating with some of Nashville’s biggest stars, including Lainey Wilson (no relation). (7:30 p.m., Uline Warehouse)

Local pick: Klan 414

A modern take on regional Mexican music is taking America by storm, with breakout bands bursting onto the scene from unexpected places — including Milwaukee, via Klan 414. Simultaneously stylish and intimate, romantic and down to earth, Klan 414 has earned its biggest hometown show to date, as an opener for one of the fest’s hottest bookings, emerging phenomenon Ivan Cornejo. (5:30 p.m., BMO Pavilion)

Contact Piet at (414) 223-5162 or  [email protected] . Follow him on X at  @pietlevy  or Facebook at  facebook.com/PietLevyMJS .

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Kendrick Lamar ‘s historic Pop Out concert appeared to feature a very subtle but potentially telling reference to J. Cole that almost went completely unnoticed.

During the show at Inglewood’s Kia Forum last week, Kendrick performed his 2015 hit “Alright,” but some close observers have only just realized that the backing track he used was Cole’s remix as the Dreamville rapper’s ad-lib could be heard during the intro.

It’s possible that this was an olive branch to Cole after the North Carolina native dissed Kendrick on “7 Minute Drill” in response to his scorching verse on Future and Metro Boomin ‘s “Like That.”

Cole U-turned just days later, of course, apologizing to Kendrick during his headlining performance at his Dreamville Festival and later removing “7 Minute Drill” from streaming services.

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Before their brief battle, the two had been longtime friends and occasional collaborators, with Cole’s “Alright” remix arriving at the same time that Kendrick jumped on his 2014 Forest Hills Drive track “A Tale of Two Citiez.”

Cole also produced Kendrick’s 2011 song “HiiiPoWeR,” while rumors persisted for years that the pair would team up for a joint album.

Cole has previously discussed how close the dream project was to becoming a reality.

“In a nutshell, [Kendrick Lamar] had pulled up on me at No ID ’s spot after we was already building this relationship, and I had these beats at the time and I was playing them for him,” he said on Lil Yachty ‘s A Safe Place podcast last year.

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“Was that our first time linking? ‘HiiiPoWeR,’ one of them beats? There’s a few beats, a gang of beats that I did, I gave him. Some of them like, maybe had a hook on them, a verse — this, that, and the third.

“So he took them and, you know, in that moment, we talked about, ‘Yo, bro, we should do a project.’ At that time he’s not on like that, but I’m fuckin’ with him.”

Cole revealed that timing was a big factor in the album not coming to fruition: “At one point, it was a real thing. But bro, time and life, we ain’t ever got the chance to go in and do it correctly, because that would take time.

“For us to do something that’s full of our potential, that meets our real potential, you’re gonna need time. At least a year. When you got two successful artists with lives and families, that’s hard to do.

He added: “We put it to bed years ago. But at one point in time, it was a real conversation, for sure […] It’s not like it’s a ton of songs. It’s not like it’s some album sitting on the shelf somewhere.”

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Rob Stone, Co-Founder of Cornerstone Agency and the Fader Magazine, Dies at 55

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Rob Stone , who co-founded the influential music marketing company Cornerstone Agency and the magazine the Fader , died Monday after a battle with cancer, according to social media posts from his family and his longtime friend and co-CEO Jon Cohen. He was 55.

“It is with a heavy heart and sadness we share the news of the passing of Rob Stone,” his family wrote . “Rob bravely fought cancer over the past year. He chose to keep his diagnosis private in order to focus on his family. He was a truly amazing person who lived an incredible life.”

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Cornerstone/ Fader’s presence at festivals such as SXSW via its “Fader Fort,” which featured showcases from dozens of up-and-coming and major acts, became a staple of the 2000s and 2010s, growing to the size of several city blocks filled with stages, food and drink tents, and product display areas.   

“[Cornerstone] really started in that first year at SBK, because we would talk about our frustrations with major labels, like, ‘Why don’t we have our own company? We could do this,’” Stone said. After rising to VP of promotion, he left SBK to take a similar post at Clive Davis’ Arista Records, where he played a major role in the crossover success of the Notorious B.I.G. and other hip-hop artists. A framed poster hanging in Stone’s Cornerstone office was autographed by the rapper, calling him “#1 cool white man.”

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Stone left Arista to launch Cornerstone with Rifkind as an independent promotion company in 1996. The following year, Rifkind stepped back to focus on Loud and Cohen joined as Stone’s partner. The pair had learned their marketing and negotiating chops at the major labels and soon brought those skills to bear on brands, just as hip-hop was breaking into the mainstream during the late 1990s.

“We were working [several labels’] projects to radio, so we had all these indie and alternative acts and this hip-hop roster,” Stone said. “We started talking: ‘How do we grow the business?’ And we stumbled upon music and brands with Sprite. The lightbulb went off: There was a lot of marketing that could be done around music and brands.”

The company and the Fader grew rapidly into powerhouses. Brands lined up for its sleek, street-savvy approach to marketing products, which expanded in size and impact with remarkable speed: For example, within a few years, a simple promotional compilation CD had expanded into a monthly multi-disc package stuffed with a DVD, a booklet and multiple small advertising flyers; the company threw splashy parties with DJs and performances for brands such as Bushmills that attracted young hipsters by the score.

On a parallel track, the Fader — which effectively defined its profile in 2000 with the cover stars of its third issue, with R&B icon D’Angelo and alternative-music star Beck together on the front, and rapper Mos Def on the back — promoted hundreds of new artists, adventurously giving many of them their first covers, in a high-production-value magazine, no less. In a message celebrating its 100th issue, the founders listed Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, M.I.A., the Strokes, the White Stripes, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Phoenix, Miguel and Rick Ross as artists who had their “magical first covers” with the Fader.

Stone was also a member of the board of directors for the salad chain Sweetgreen, and played a key role in the creation of its annual Sweetlife Festival concert, and sat on the board for the Children’s Cancer Association’s MyMusicRx, a music-related initiative for critically ill young people in the United States and Canada.

While Cornerstone’s impact eventually became overshadowed by companies it had influenced — notably Vice and Complex — it has remained a strong force in the industry, with Stone and Cohen occasionally sparring but always remaining a unit. As the company reached its 28th anniversary just last week, Stone shared several posts featuring photos from its early days and shouting out Cohen and early colleagues Andy Cohn and Anthony Holland, among others.

“What a ride it’s been,” he wrote. “The good the bad the highs the lows, the wins the learnings. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

Stone is survived by his wife, Lauren, and their three children.

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