Multi-platinum recording artist Lil Mosey, the 22-year-old rap sensation from Seattle, has just released his latest single, “By Yourself.” Dropped on Friday, July 26th, via his label Love U Forever and Cinq Music, this highly anticipated track sets the stage for his upcoming EP, due later this summer.
“I made ‘By Yourself’ for all the great women in my life. The song is to express my appreciation and love for the women in my life and the women across the world. Since the day I was born I was surrounded by independent women. Firstly, my mom so this was for her and the rest of the independent women out there.”
– Lil Mosey
Lil Mosey’s meteoric rise in the music industry is marked by over 7 billion streams and music videos surpassing 1 billion views on YouTube. His 2x platinum single “Blueberry Faygo” soared to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, dominating charts for 33 weeks. He also boasts platinum hits like “Stuck in a Dream” featuring Gunna, “Noticed,” “Kamikaze,” and “Wrong” with Kid Laroi.
With “By Yourself,” Lil Mosey invites listeners into a world of empowerment and gratitude, promising another groundbreaking chapter in his illustrious career. The single is now available on all major streaming platforms, continuing his influence in the rap scene.
Lil Mosey is back releasing new music… and he’s turned a new leaf.
The Seattle native is best known for his distinct melodies over trap beats, exploding onto the scene with a string of hits such as “Pull Up,” “Noticed,” and “Stuck In A Dream” featuring Gunna. But it was “Blueberry Faygo” that took the world by storm, to date accumulating over one billion streams and counting.
And while Mosey was previously signed to Interscope, he’s now an independent artist who’s able to freely drop music as he pleases. He recently signed a deal with Cinq Music Group via his own label called Love U Forever, most recently unveiling his newest song titled “Thug Popstar.”
The Source chatted with Lil Mosey in Los Angeles about how Meek Mill was the reason he fell in love with Hip-Hop.
What was the moment you fell in love with Hip-Hop?
The moment I fell in love with Hip-Hop, I was maybe nine, 10 years old. I had an iPod. I didn’t have any music on it, but it was one of those iPods where it was a phone. An iPod Touch, that’s what it’s called. My brother took it from me. I got it back three days later and there was the Meek Mill album: Dreams and Nightmares. That was the only thing on there, so I was like fuck it, I’ma listen to it. I was listening to it for a long time, front and back.
So it was Meek?
Yeah it was, shout out to Meek.
How does he know?
Yeah, he definitely knows. I met him a few times.
Who is your Top 5 all time?
Top 5 is a pretty long list. I’ll throw Meek in there, definitely. I can’t act like he wasn’t a big part of my journey, but Iamsu.
No way! I’m from the Bay.
Okay so the same time period where he put me on Meek Mill, my brother also put me on Iamsu. Those are the two people that he put me on with when I first started listening. HBK [Gang], all them. Those were my introductions. Definitely Iamsu and Meek Mill were definitely the first two people I really listened to.
You got three more. It doesn’t have to be Hip-Hop, I know you’re listening to other music currently.
I’m listening to all types of shit. There’s a lot of people. I don’t really have specific people that okay, these are ones. I just have a bunch of people that okay, I like this song. I like those two songs that you just dropped. It’s kinda hard for me to answer.
On “Back Down Road,” you said you never really had a manager?
I mean, I had a manager. For a while, I was doing on my own though. The last three years, I was definitely doing a lot of shit on my own.
I personally love it when artists are vulnerable, I just appreciate it. What were you on recording this one?
Right when I started the song, I said “let me put this shit in motion.” Because it’s time to get back in that mode. But recording the song, I was in that bag where I was getting things off my chest and talking my shit. It’s how I felt. I’m like, the world needs to hear that shit. The fans need to hear this shit. I wasn’t putting out that song thinking, we’re about to go on the radio with this shit. I really was like, these n*ggas need to hear me. Because they talking about “drop some rap shit, drop some shit,” Alright bet, I’m finna talk my shit real quick.
The cover art to “Life Goes On” has guitars, can you play?
I’m learning right now. I was taking some time to learn. I know a little bit, I don’t know too much, I’m not gonna say I’m a professional or anything.
Since you haven’t really been listening to rap, who are you listening to? Currently, because I know it changes.
Majority, I wasn’t listening to rap. I was listening to Kanye’s album. I listened to the new Carti shit. But other than that, I haven’t really been listening to rap. I was listening to a lot of alternative shit and a lot of different… just trying new shit. Because I was tired of that shit. But I just listened to Future’s album, I was fucking with it. I ain’t go lie, Carti’s been going crazy. Out of all these n*ggas, he’s been going the craziest. In my opinion.
Lil Mosey was a hitmaking machine in the in the late 2010s and early 2020s decade. So much so in fact that he named his last full-length album Certified Hitmaker. That 2020 release saw tracks like “Stuck In A Dream” with Gunna and of course, “Blueberry Faygo.” However, that was four years ago. With that in mind, Lil Mosey is looking to get back into that mode with “Thug Popstar.”
This is the Seattle, Washington’s fourth single of the year already, so there could be an album coming down the pipeline. On “Thug Popstar,” Lil Mosey is talking about the stone-cold truths of fame, both positive and negative. “They said I’m a popstar, they don’t even know me (No, no) / She said I’m selfish, I be focused on the money more than her (Her) / I’m walking on this bag, so don’t tell me what come first (Cash) / When everybody turn on you, know that s*** hurts (Hurts).”
We recently had a chat with Lil Mosey about recovering mentally from his troubling court case in which he was falsely accused of r*pe and this new track, among other things. He says “Thug Popstar” has lot of meaning behind it, even it does not seem like it on the surface. “I know it’s a fun song. But in the actual depth of the song, it definitely came from the heart. It was me talking to myself on the song. The first verse of the song was definitely me having a conversation with myself. The second verse is what I’ve been going through recently, and where my head’s been at recently.”
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Thug Popstar,” by Lil Mosey? Is this the best track he has dropped in recent memory, why or why not? What is your favorite element of the track and why? Do you think he has a new album in the works? Will he have a major comeback this year, why or why not? 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 Lil Mosey. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
Walking through my crib in these Louis loafers (Louis loafers) Thinking to myself like, “How my crib so big?” Like, n**** what you mean? Look at the s*** you did Always stay low, or tryna fit them in (Fit them in) Like n****, look at the f***ing whip you in (Skrrt, skrrt) It can’t even fit in the parking spot (Parking spot)
*This article contains references to sexual assault*
Lil Mosey walked out of court a free man last month after he was acquitted in his rape trial. The “Blueberry Faygo” rapper escaped a potential life sentence and bounced back immediately with the release of “Flu Game.” During a recent interview with Billboard, he explained that he took inspiration from Michael Jordan’s infamous performance during game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. MJ overcame his illness to bring the Bulls to victory, which Mosey said he related to after facing such a serious allegation.
Though Mosey pleaded not guilty from the jump, he was later cleared of all charges. However, the damage of the allegations still had an immediate effect on the rapper’s life. “It’s been tough, mentally. I kind of just had to rebuild my whole life,” he said. “It sucks to have something like that be attached to my name, knowing I didn’t do it, and the whole world can see that. The jury found me not guilty and I’m just grateful for the fans that have been here, and all the support they’ve shown.”
Lil Mosey Cleared Of All Charges
Two women accused Lil Mosey and another man of raping them. They claimed the rapper invited them to a cabin where they all were partying. One of the women claimed that she consented to have sex with Mosey, but she said that she had been drinking and blacked out. She later claimed that she woke up to Mosey and his friend forcing themselves on her. However, she admitted that she previously had consensual sex with the rapper. When he took a polygraph test, he passed.
With the case behind him, he said that he wants to continue his career in music and flood the streets with new releases. Shortly after he was cleared, he performed at Rolling Loud LA for his first major performance in a long time. “It was amazing. I haven’t performed in front of a crowd that big in years so just to come back and feel that… I was shocked,” he said, adding that it was among the first times he got to perform “Blueberry Faygo” live. Check out the interview above.
After being acquitted of his recent rape charges, Lil Mosey is gracing the scene with more music. With his newfound freedom, the Washington-born entertainer is gearing himself back up for a major return by dropping his newest single, “Flu Game.” Not only is Mosey dodging a prison sentence, but he now gets a chance to redeem his honor in the public eye. The clearing of all charges on March 2nd allowed him to feel confident in dropping his latest track on March 17th.
The highly anticipated song was paired with the release of a music video. In it, Lil Mosey dons a stylish outfit akin to the one Micheal Jordan in his famous 1997 final’s game. The young artist draws lyrical parallels between his struggles with proving his innocence and Jordan’s poor health at the time. Through his heartfelt lyrics, Mosey sings, “Tryna ball like Michael Jordan (Jordan)/ Look at my left wrist, it’s gorgeous (Gorgeous)/ Livin’ the life that I wanted (Wanted)/ .”
Lil Mosey Draws Parallels Between His & Michael Jordan’s Struggles
Throughout his verses, Lil Mosey reflects on the feeling of being trapped in his situation. “They love watchin’ you fall/ And they gon’ try to knock you,” he laments. “When you’re back against the wall (Against the wall).” The verse perfectly encapsulates the feeling of not being able to win. But the track also reflects his feelings of rising above the darkness. He makes a not-so-subtle hint in his last verse, “Winnin’ any case a good feeling.” New listeners might overlook the lyric at first. However, fans of Mosey are definitely going to spot the reference right away.
Lil Mosey teams up with producers SephGotTheWaves, Geo Vocals, and ISM to ensure the song’s excellence. As he spent the last couple of years struggling through a storm, he wanted the best team possible. In his latest Instagram post, he captions a snippet of the video with, “This for my fans, this for the culture!” While he was facing prosecution, Mosey’s biggest fans consistently voiced their support. The artist returns the favor in the best way he can, by continuing to put out great music. Stay tuned to learn more about his upcoming music.
Rapper Lil Mosey was recently found not guilty of the 2021 second-degree rape charges. The Washington state rapper was facing a life sentence but passed a polygraph test with “flying colors,” according to reports. Updated By: De’Aundre Barnes (3/3/23 at 2:03 pm) Lil Mosey was found not guilty in his rape case on March 2. […]
Content Warning: this article includes graphic details of sexual assault that some readers might find triggering.
Lil Mosey is in the clear following accusations of rape in 2021. According to TMZ, a jury found the “Blueberry Faygo” rapper not guilty of a second-degree rape charge on Thursday as he maintained his innocence since the charges emerged. A key component in the verdict relied on a polygraph test that he passed regarding the incident that went down in Washington in 2021. The rapper has yet to comment on the matter but with the case behind him, he can now focus on his career.
A woman claimed that Mosey and his friend assaulted her and her girlfriend after visiting him at a cabin. In the affidavit, she said that she consented to have sexual relations with Mosey, only to black out shortly after. She said that she woke up to Mosey on top of her. His accuser said she blacked out again to find another man on top of her. She claimed that she suffered bruising on her arm, neck, and knee while alleging that the rapper and his friend bragged about “training two girls” during the house party.
The rapper’s maintained his innocence since the charges emerged. Though the woman claimed she blacked out from alcohol, which wouldn’t allow her to consent, he pushed the court to introduce evidence that revealed previous sexual encounters. Due to Washington’s “rape shield” statute, they usually prevent prior sexual relationships to be admitted into evidence. The judge eventually blocked the evidence from entering the trial.
Shortly after the jury cleared him of wrongdoing in the case, the rapper began to plot the release of new music. He shared a snippet on his Instagram page, which seems like it could possibly address the incident at length. However, he thanked his fans and supporters for staying by his side throughout the trial. “Spent 2 years of my life going thru the storm and I’m happy to say that God finally brought the truth to light. Thank you,” he captioned the post. Check out his response from his Instagram page above.
Seattle rapper Lil Mosey has been found not guilty of rape after a two-week trial, according to XXL. The trial, which began on February 22, concluded with the rapper cleared of all charges, which were brought in 2021 when the then-18-year-old rapper was accused of having intercourse with a woman who was passed out during a party with Mosey and a pair of associates, Joshua Darrow and Francisco Prater, who will be tried in separate cases.
Mosey pled not guilty in 2021, but was still ordered to stay away from the alleged victim. If convicted, he could have faced life in prison and up to $50,000 in fines. According to the victim’s statement, the rapper and his friends invited the woman to a cabin party in 2020 (when Mosey was still 17) and passed out from alcohol consumption. When she came to, she said that the men had taken the opportunity to have sex with her, although she could not give consent.
Today, Mosey wrote in an Instagram post, “Spent 2 years of my life going thru the storm and I’m happy to say that God finally brought the truth to light. Thank you.” Meanwhile, his defense attorney, Shane O’Rourke, gave a statement to XXL in which he said the rapper had been “completely vindicated.”
Last spring, Lil Mosey was arrested in his home state of Washington after he failed to appear in court on second-degree rape charges. The charges came after a January 2021 incident that allegedly took place at a cabin party. A woman says she and a friend visited the rapper and later passed out due to alcohol consumption. Of course, they were in no state to give consent for any sexual encounter. The woman says she awoke with injuries on her arm, neck, and inner knee and later received a text from another party guest that said Mosey and another man, Francisco P. Prater, who was also charged with rape, talked about “training two girls.”
Mosey pled not guilty to the charge, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison as well up to $50,000 in fines. With the case still pending, a new development has occurred that will surely impact things for Mosey. On Friday, according to TMZ, Judge James W. Lawyer, who is presiding over the case, denied a request from Mosey’s defense team to use prior sexual encounters that the rapper and the victim had in the case.
The ruling comes after a Mosey was ordered to stay away from the victim ahead of their trial. He received a sexual assault pre-trial protection order, which prohibits him from being within 500 feet of the victim. Mosey must maintain absolute sobriety and cannot possess a firearm.
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