Lil Yachty recently expressed his admiration for a diss from legendary rapper Eminem, featured in the artist’s 2018 track, “The Ringer.” During an appearance on the show Tea Time with Raven and Miranda, Yachty reflected on Eminem’s lyrics, stating that he found the mention of his name to be “amazing.”
When the hosts brought up Eminem’s verse, Yachty said, “Eminem actually dissed me, but I thought it was amazing. If you say my name, it’s like, you could’ve said anyone’s name. So, you’re saying my name? I’m like, ‘That’s kinda fire.'” In “The Ringer,” Eminem raps, “Do you have any idea how much I hate this choppy flow / Everyone copies though? Probably no… I can see why people like Lil Yachty, but not me though / Not even dissin’, it just ain’t for me. All I am simply is just an MC.”
Fans have largely praised Yachty’s response to Eminem’s critique on social media. One user noted on Instagram, “It was definitely a bit of a diss, but certainly nothing to be mad about. Yachty took it the right way imo.” Another fan interpreted Eminem’s comments as a clever acknowledgment of the changing landscape of hip-hop, stating, “He actually never dissed him. That bar was clever because he basically said that he understands rappers like Yachty where they’re coming from; it’s another era with different sounds.”
Reflecting on Longevity in Hip-Hop
Lil Yachty’s appearance on the show comes as he prepares to celebrate the tenth anniversary of his debut commercial mixtape, Lil Boat. In a recent Instagram video, he reflected on his journey in the music industry, addressing the skepticism he faced early in his career. “Well, first they said I was a one-hit wonder,” he recounted. “They were like, ‘You’re not going to make it past ‘One Night.’ That’s it.’ And then they said ‘one year.’ Like, ‘We won’t hear him by next year.’ Then it became the average rapper has a lifespan of five years. And now the conversation is, ‘How is he still relevant?'”
Yachty’s breakout single, “One Night,” released in 2015, initially garnered him significant attention. Over the years, he has not only proven his critics wrong but has also carved out a unique niche within the evolving hip-hop landscape.
As he approaches this milestone, Yachty’s ability to adapt and thrive in a competitive industry remains evident, and his positive outlook on Eminem’s diss is a testament to his resilience and passion for music. With the hip-hop community closely watching his next moves, it will be interesting to see how he continues to evolve in the years to come.
