Lil Yachty and Karrahbooo have seemingly been on the outs since she seemingly split from the Concrete Boys group just a few months after its official inception earlier this year. While Yachty confirmed the split in July, he was initially reluctant to go into details. That seems to have changed after Karrahbooo allegedly complained to a fan about her treatment within the group, prompting Yachty to share his side of the story, accusing the younger rapper of being verbally abusive to crew members.
“Go ahead and tell people how you talk to people,” Yachty said during an Instagram Live stream. “How you tell my security guard, ‘You homeless?’… You talk to people like they’re nothing! You talk to people like they’re small, like they’re beneath you. Tell people how you verbally abuse people.” Yachty also revealed that he wrote many of Karrahbooo’s verses and claimed that he signed her from a waitressing job to giving her money, jewelry, and a career.
A fan who met KARRAHBOOO claims she said she was “kicked out” of Concrete Boys and bullied within the group pic.twitter.com/NDmuYN467Q
The Atlanta native’s comments are a far cry from when he said, “I don’t have anything bad to say. Or anything good to say. We just split, and I wish the Kar[rahbooo] in her career.”
Karrahbooo shocked fans when she decided to leave Concrete Boys in July. The rapper was dubbed the first lady of Lil Yachty’s rap collective. There was widespread speculation as to what caused the split, but both Karrahbooo and Yachty kept quiet. Maybe the split was as amicable as they both said it was. A post by one of Karrahbooo’s fans, however, suggested otherwise. The fan, who goes by Twitter name Moon, claimed that she spoke with the rapper and learned there was much more to the split than we thought.
The fan posted a photo alongside Karrahbooo, and claimed the rapper came in to the restaurant where she worked. Things got juicy, though, when the fan claimed that Karrahbooo opened up about the true reason why she left Concrete Boys. “I asked her why she left,” the fan noted. “She immediately corrected me and said I didn’t leave they kicked me out.” Karrahbooo reportedly went on to lay the blame at the feet of Lil Yachty, who founded the group. “[She said] they were really mean to her and bullying her a lot. She doesn’t talk about it.”
The fan then did some reading between the lines, and inferred that there was some possible jealously on the part of Lil Yachty. “I believe it’s because her name was the biggest behind Yachty,” she wrote. “If we being real I only started listening to him again because of her… I told her she’ll do just fine without them, f*ck ’em.” This fan account is far cry from the diplomatic, albeit vague, statement that Lil Yachty made when Karrahbooo left Concrete Boys.
“I’mma say this sh*t one time,” he said on Istagram Live. “We have split ways with Karrah as far as this Concrete sh*t. I have nothing bad to say, nothing negative to say about Karrah. I wish her the best in her career.” Karrahbooo has yet to comment on her feelings toward Lil Yachty and the rest of the Concrete Boys. That being said, she previously bumped heads with Yachty during an episode of the Safe Space podcast. Karrahbooo tried to defend her use of the N-word and Yachty proceeded to shut her down in front of the host. “That won’t happen,” he announced. “You shouldn’t say it.” It sounds like there’s more of the story to come.
Karrahbooo was the first lady of the Concrete Boys. The collective founded by Lil Yachty always put forth the notion that they were a tight knit group. Which is what made the decision to remove Karrahbooo from the Concrete Boys Instagram bio so surprising. Fans quickly took note of the fact that the rapper was no longer included as a member. They also noticed that Karrahboo decided to unfollow Lil Yachty and the rest of the group on Twitter. Yachty confirmed the rumors on July 29.
The rapper hopped on Instagram Live to set the record straight about Karrahbooo. Right away, Lil Yachty makes it clear that it’s an awkward topic to discuss. “How do I wanna say this,” he says aloud. “I’mma say this sh*t one time. We have split ways with Karrah as far as this Concrete sh*t.” The rapper asserted that there are no hard feelings between Karrahbooo and the rest of the Concrete Boys. He also made it clear that he wants Karrah to have continued success. “I have nothing to say,” he explained. “Nothing bad to say, nothing negative to say about Karrah. I wish her the best in her career.”
Lil Yachty does not get into the specific reason Karrahbooo decided to leave. He reasserted his stance, despite noting at the onset that he would only explain himself once. “I don’t have anything really bad to say or anything good to say,” he added. “We just split, you know?” This is not the first time Lil Yachty and Karrahbooo have had a difference of opinion. In 2023, Karrahbooo experienced backlash for her use of the N-word in her music. Despite being of mixed, Lil Yachty took the side of Karrahbooo’s critics. He stated that the rapper should no longer use the word when she raps.
“I do, like, get kinda annoyed how everyday somebody’s commenting, ‘Why do y’all keep letting her say n-gga?’,” Karrahbooo said on the Safe Space podcast. “So why don’t y’all go ahead and defend me to everybody right now?” Karrahbooo’s plea to her label boss for support, however, did not go according to plan. Lil Yachty took the side of her critics. “That won’t happen,” he explained. “You shouldn’t say it.” Karrahbooo has not yet commented on her exit from Concrete Boys.
Grand opening. Grand closing. Lil Yachty is making it his mission to usher in the next generation of hip-hop talent. The “A Cold Sunday” rapper’s rising collective, Concrete Boys, have already undergone a shocking shake-up.
Following the group’s performance at Broccoli City Festival 2024, attendees noticed member Karrahbooo was nowhere to be found. This led to rumors of her abrupt departure from the Concrete Boys. Well, today (July 29), Lil Yachty official confirmed the split during an Instagram livestream.
“How do I wanna say this,” he said. “I’m going to say this sh*t one time, alright? We have split ways with Kar[rahbooo] as far as this Concrete sh*t.”
Although he did not disclose the reason for or circumstances surrounding the break, Lil Yachty did share a positive message for his now former collaborator.
“I don’t have nothing…nothing bad to say. Nothing negative to say about Kar[rahbooo]. I wish her the best in her career. Yeah. That’s that. You know? That’s pretty much it. I don’t have anything bad to say. Or anything good to say. We just split, and I wish the Kar[rahbooo] in her career.”
All eyes are on Lil Yachty’s rising hip-hop collective, Concrete Boys. As individual acts, the members have begun to build out a fan base for themselves. But as a group, newer rap fans have started to cling to them following their joint singles.
Of the acts, its first lady, Karrahbooo has become a fan favorite. But according to reports, the “Running Late” rapper is no longer a part of the collective. Continue below for more information.
Did Karrahbooo Leave Lil Yachty’s Group Concrete Boys?
Yesterday (July 27), Lil Yachty and Concrete Boys were set to perform at 2024 Broccoli City Fest. Once the collective took to the main stage, attendees quickly noticed Karrahbooo was missing. Her username was also seemingly removed from the collective’s official Instagram biography section. In the public’s eyes, Karrahbooo left Lil Yachty’s group Concrete Boys. But further research shows that it might not be as clear-cut as supporters would like to believe.
Karrahbooo has allegedly left Lil Yachty’s group the Concrete Boys.
She has been removed from the IG bio and didn’t perform at their show yesterday. pic.twitter.com/gwXjT0AMn6
Fans have begun combing through Karrahbooo and Lil Yachty’s latest posts online for clues regarding their status. Over on X (formerly Twitter), Karrahbooo shared a few vague things, including a video skit from TikToker Nurse John, that supporters believe backs up the rumor. In her stories, Karrahbooo posted a half dozen fans frantic questions about her whereabouts.
However, over on her Instagram page, Karrahbooo hasn’t removed “Concrete” from her display name. She also still follows several Concrete affiliates Pellz and Wiz as well as member Dc2trill.
An official statement has not yet been released by Lil Yachty, Concrete Boys, or Karrahboo. Could this be a simple spat among the blooming family? It sure appears this way.
Earlier this year, Lil Yachty launched his record label, Concrete Rekordz, and signed his first act: The raucous, Atlanta-based crew Concrete Boys, which includes a collection of proteges Yachty believes can get hip-hop out of the “terrible state” he fretted over last year. To that end, he’s been releasing a slew of off-the-wall, free verse-style singles, including “A Cold Sunday,” “Something Ether,” and now, “Let’s Get On Dey Ass,” an electrifying track in the vein of fellow ATLien Playboi Carti’s amorphous, video gamey sound.
In the colorful video for the song, Yachty and the Boys (and Karrahbooo — I guess it’s like a “Storm from the X-Men” situation) vibe out and parade through a series of sparse tableaux sporting matching gear to show off their team spirit. They also demonstrate an astonishing array of complex high-fives, careen through the Georgia woods in a luxury SUV, and peruse racks of vacuum sealed fashion pieces. The vibe just screams good times and camaraderie, and suggests more boisterous and defiant hits to come.
Yachty isn’t just trying to save hip-hop, though; last month, he also teamed up with UK producer James Blake for an experimental collaborative album called Bad Cameo.
Watch Lil Yachty’s “Let’s Get On Dey Ass” video above.
Lil Yachty’s label and music collective Concrete Boys have finally released their long-awaited debut album, It’s Us Vol. 1. The project is the first major showing of each of the five group members, which include Lil Yachty himself alongside Camo, Karrahbooo, Dc2trill, and the very first Concrete Boys signee Draft Day. The album, which officially released on April 5, runs 16 tracks over 47 minutes and offers a wide array of posse cuts, solo tracks, and all kinds of blends and mixtures along the way. Let’s dive into the material on It’s Us Vol. 1 without further ado and review the project’s best and worst moments.
The Project Does Not Start With A Bang
It’s Us Vol. 1 opens with a laid-back intro by Camo, with a brief Lil Yachty appearance creeping into the final moments of the track. While the song “Point Me To It” is a solid track, it doesn’t bring the kind of hype or excitement we’d like to see in an album opener. The following Karrahbooo-fronted track, “Where Yo Daddy,” is equally sleepy, offering smooth vocal delivery over a low-energy instrumental. Neither of these tracks is a bad showing of Lil Yachty and his Concrete Boys affiliates. However, it seems clear that It’s Us Vol. 1 should have opened with a strong, high-energy posse cut, especially since the major appeal of this album is the shared star power of Yachty’s multiple protégés.
The third track, “Dialed In,” brings the banging energy required to invigorate listeners as Camo and Draft Day trade bars back and forth with expert precision, showcasing their excellent lyrical chemistry. All this takes place over a thumping, room-shaking sub bass and cowbell-heavy drums, making the track the project’s first real banger. Subsequent titles such as “Playa Walkin,” “Not Da 2,” and “Hit Diff” offer different Concrete Boys pairings, highlighting the blending sounds and combined charisma of the many budding solo artists alongside Lil Yachty himself.
Yachty Takes Center Stage On The Album
While it should come as no surprise that Lil Yachty is the major superstar of It’s Us Vol. 1, it is shocking that the talented young MC has so many solo placements among this tracklist. The first solo cut from Lil Yachty is “LA Reid,” which is sonically great but provides little to no justification for being present on the Concrete Boys project. If the track had been released as a single, perhaps it could have drawn additional eyes to the ensemble project, similar to J. Cole’s placing of “Middle Child” on 2019’s Revenge of the Dreamers 3. Instead, the song serves to grind the album’s momentum to a halt, and diverts fans toward other Yachty solo projects instead.
The same cannot be said for the following two Lil Yachty solo tracks, “M.O.B.” and “Pimpin Ain’t Easy,” which each earn their place on the Concrete Boys album by shouting out and name-checking other members of the crew. The former track sees Yachty floating over smooth piano jabs that provide a sparse, soothing melody, making it a perfect song to blast out the windows of your whip on a sunny day. The latter, “Pimpin Ain’t Easy,” is an R&B style crooner who sees the Quality Control signee reflecting on his blessings, including the important women in his life, and celebrating his ability to hold it down as the de-facto leader of the crew.
The Posse Cuts Are The Biggest High-Points
Unsurprisingly, the best moments on It’s Us Vol. 1 are the rare instances of all 5 MC’s forming like Voltron to tackle a long-form cypher. The first proper posse cut on the record comes in the form of a double-jointed track titled “2 Hands 2 Eyes 10 Whips/Rent Due.” This song features Lil Yachty giving it his all alongside all four of his Concrete Boys collaborators, with multiple stand-out moments. Yachty’s chilled-out delivery of the hook in the first leg transitions smoothly into a beat switch, bringing Karrahbooo into the mix with her most energetic showing on the album. Draft Day’s raspy vocal tenors provide some much-needed sonic diversity to the track before Dc2trill concludes the two-hander by tying the subject matter of the tracks together with a smooth reprisal of the “two hands, two eyes” refrain.
“On the Radar Concrete Cypher” is another high watermark for the album, as the entire crew locks in with explosive deliveries, including Camo’s best verse on the project. His lyrics, “Concrete diamonds, lay our chains on the ground and make a skating rink / My mans will slap a n**** at the award show like I’m Jada Pink,” are as hilarious as they are memorable, and are a real contender for best bars of 2024 thus far. The sparse horn section bolstering the instrumental on this track provides great room for the team to lock in with some of their best work yet. Other highlights on the album include the Dc2trill solo song “My Life,” which was released ahead of the project as a single. The track has handily the best beat on the entire project, making it a real shame that the run-time lasts just under two full minutes.
Conclusion
It’s Us Vol. 1 succeeds at its stated goal by showcasing each of the members of Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys crew but doesn’t succeed at much else. The album is a great introduction to these artists for those who may not know them, but it never really provides any long-lasting intrigue. While the album likely won’t be revisited by hip hop historians 5 or 10 years down the line, it serves as a great foundation for flashier installments to come later on. After all, isn’t that what concrete is all about?
The Concrete Boys are maybe what hip-hop needs right now and beyond. Lil Yachty’s brand-new rap posse of Camo!, KARRAHBOOO, Dc2trill, and Draft Day, is colorful and distinct. Each artist brings a unique personality to the table based on their cadence, flows and lyricism. They have been impressing fans as well as us and we can this group doing big things. The Concrete Boys new album has plenty of experimental bangers, with “POINT ME TO IT,” being one of them.
It kicks off It’s Us Vol. 1perfectly in our opinion, giving fans a glimpse into the creativity they display on the rest of the album. The Concrete Boys members that listeners will hear on “POINT ME TO IT” are Yachty and Camo! They trade verses over a guitar and drill instrumental. Right off the bat, you may be wondering, “How does this make sense?”
Honestly, we aren’t really sure how it does either, but with Yachty’s creative genius, anything is possible. What is even crazier is that the beat switches up in the second half, getting slightly more aggressive and fast-paced. Camo! and Lil Boat’s voices also do not clash too much either, but they do have just enough differentiation to make things interesting. All in all, it is a great intro cut and it shows the unlimited potential for the Concrete Boys identity going forward.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new song, “POINT ME TO IT,” by Concrete Boys, Lil Yachty, and Camo! Is this the best track off of It’s Us Vol. 1, why or why not? Who had the stronger performance on the track? What is your favorite element of it? Is Concrete Boys going to succeed in the future? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Concrete Boys Lil Yachty and Camo! Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
F*** what he talkin’ ’bout, ain’t slappin’ his hand, that’s not my mans (Brrt) B**** didn’t know my shirt was two thousand bucks, it ain’t have no brand I told her slide to the crib, whole time, I was plottin’ on her friend (Psst) They look at me like a shark in the water, I’m movin’ around with that fin (Frrt) Flippin’ a check on his bag, I f***ed up the rims the way that I bend (Skrrt) Bendin’ that b**** in the Benz, they like, “Camo, where you been?”
Back in the middle of December, a new song from a rap group by the name of Concrete Boys hit YouTube. It was called “MO JAMS” and featured the talents of Lil Yachty, KARRAHBOOO, Dc2trill, and Draft Day. That was the inception of the collective that now also includes Camo! Next, they would go on to perform for On The Radar, and then drop a series of tracks in the process from the different artists. Finally, shortly after Yachty created Concrete Kekordz at the end of March, him and the gang dropped It’s Us Vol. 1.
The heavily backed record label now has its first record, and it is a fun listen pretty much all the way through. It keeps a pretty tight tracklist at just 16 cuts that last about 47 minutes. Additionally, all of the members have plenty of opportunities to showcase their respective talents. Everyone has a discernable sound, so it does not feel like you are listening to five artists wrapped into one.
As we mentioned this album is a part of Concrete Rekordz and it has tremendous support. Quality Control, the label that signed Yachty from the start, is tied to this project. Subsequently, HYBE, the American arm of the Korean entertainment group that has BTS signed, is also involved due to their partnering with QC. Be sure to give It’s Us Vol. 1 a listen with the links above.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, It’s Us Vol. 1, by Concrete Boys? What songs are you gravitating toward right now? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Concrete Boys. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.
Lil Yachty has had a major career resurgence in recent years, pivoting his sound into a genre-blending psych-rock fusion and even launching his own label and rap ensemble. Lil Yachty’s collective, Concrete Boys, dropped their debut LP It’s Us Volume 1 on April 5. The group consists of several members, each of whom bring their own blend of Southern flavor and sonic style to the table.
The first signee, Draft Day, has explained that Lil Yachty assembled the Concrete Boys based on a shared feeling that each member is a solid individual, with a distinct personality and sense of self, both on wax and in their personal lives. It’s Us Volume 1 showcases Lil Yachty alongside his Concrete Boys collaborators, highlighting each members’ unique talents. Here’s a brief look at each of the 4 artists of the crew, and a breakdown of what we can expect to see from them next.
Draft Day is a frequent collaborator of Lil Yachty, and worked with him long before joining the Concrete Boys collective in 2021. Draft originally met Yachty in his early years of high school, after moving to Atlanta from his home state of Florida. In the years since, the pair have formed an inseparable bond, leaving many fans to recognize Draft from his inclusion in a wide array of Lil Yachty projects.
Draft Day has a raspy voice and a very hip-hop-forward rap style, which blends perfectly with the laid-back vibes of Lil Yachty and the other Concrete Boys lyricists. As a solo artist, he released the LP First Round Pick in 2019, and will likely continue to produce more full-length efforts after receiving a boost in popularity from his front-and-center performances on It’s Us Volume 1.
Karrahbooo
You’d be forgiven for expecting Lil Yachty’s group to be something of a boys club with a title like Concrete Boys. However, Atlanta vocalist Karrahbooo offers a much-needed female perspective on the group, providing heavenly vocal passages on a number of ‘Crete tracks. Karrahbooo first got her start as Lil Yachty’s assistant, with the intention of launching an acting career. Instead, she pivoted to music after seeing her mentor earn high-value placements in TV shows and movies such as Dave, Grown-ish, and On The Come Up.
This would ultimately turn out to be a lucrative career move, as Karrahbooo has offered show-stopping performances on tracks such as “Money Counter,” “Running Late,” and “Rip Follies.” Karrahbooo’s unique style helps to provide a great deal of sonic diversity on Concert Boyz tracks, with effortless flows that make her a stand-out star.
DC2Trill
DC2Trill first linked up with Lil Yachty in 2020, while the latter was working on his 2021 mixtape Michigan Boy Boat. Apparently, the duo were united by a mutual friend within the music industry, and have been working together ever since. Unlike most of Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys collaborators, DC2Trill didn’t grow up in the Atlanta area. Instead, Trill brings a distinct musical flair to the group, emanating from his roots in Texas and Alabama. Trill also has one of the most robust solo catalogs compared to any other member of the group, save for Yachty himself. DC2Trill has released 4 solo albums and 1 EP, and currently touts over 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone.
Obviously, Lil Yachty is the founder and de facto leader of the Concrete Boys, offering the group a distinct vision. Yachty has come a long way from his roots in the SoundCloud rap scene, and is arguably one of the most creative and inventive rappers currently active today. His latest album Let’s Start Here serves as a complete reinvention of his sound while recent singles such as “The Secret Recipe,” “Strike (Holster),” and “Something Ether” have continued to diversify his musical influence with the flexibility expected from a modern rap legend.
Since founding Concrete Boys, Lil Yachty has thrown his focus into ensuring the group succeeds, both as a collective and as individual artists. Other recording artists have not shied away from giving Yachty his flowers, explaining that the 26-year-old rapper has assisted multiple up-and-comers with their craft. For now, it’s truly anyone’s guess where the “A Cold Sunday” vocalist will take his prolific career next.
