About this episode
In this episode of Club Shay Shay, Lil Yachty opens up about his journey from Atlanta to becoming a multi-faceted creative force in hip-hop. The Grammy-nominated rapper shares intimate details about his upbringing in Atlanta, how his mother inspired his signature red braids, and his early experiences working at McDonald's and Six Flags before pursuing his music dreams in New York. Yachty responds to accusations of being a colorist and an industry plant, while sharing candid stories about signing with Quality Control and spending $1.3 million in a week. He discusses spending $100K on veneers and $1M on dental implants, and opens up about his past as a scammer and experiences with bitcoin. The conversation delves into his relationships with industry giants, including memorable encounters with ASAP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator. The Atlanta native reflects on his modeling work for Yeezy with Kanye West, shares his thoughts on marriage, and discusses the innovation of icons like Drake, Kanye West, and Jay-Z. He offers perspective on the evolution of hip-hop, comparing old school and new school rap. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.