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Lil Yachty Claims Hip Hop’s In A “Terrible Place,” Thinks Artists Play It Too Safe

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During a recent event, Lil Yachty shared his thoughts on the current state of hip hop, revealing that he thinks it’s in a “terrible place.” He spoke on a panel at Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians event in Brooklyn this weekend, alongside Tierra Whack and Delisa Shannon. According to him, the genre’s at such a low point because artists are afraid to take risks now, resulting in far too much repetition. For this reason, he thinks hip hop as a whole is simply boring these days.

“Hip-hop is in a terrible place,” he began. “The state of hip-hop right now is a lot of imitation. It’s a lot of quick, low-quality music being put out. It’s a lot less risk-taking, it’s a lot less originality… People are too safe now. Everyone is so safe. I rather take the risk than take the L.”

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Lil Yachty On The Current State Of Hip Hop

This wasn’t the only time Lil Yachty discussed the current state of hip hop, however. During a recent episode of his A Safe Place podcast, he asked for J. Cole’s take on it. J. Cole had a similar, though slightly less negative, view of the genre nowadays. “My favorite era is what I grew up on,” he explained. “I can’t put nothing past how I feel and how I felt outside of my own… you know what I mean?”

“I try to push myself to that, but bro, I’m grown, I was listening to that when I was a kid,” he continued. “Now it’s new kids that got their new favorites. I wouldn’t feel comfortable being like, ‘Hell yeah, that s**t was in a better space!’ Because I don’t feel negatively about this space. I feel like this space is clearing the way for the next space, and the next space.” What do you think of Lil Yachty’s take on the current state of hip hop? Do you agree with him or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Meek Mill Says Rappers Are Paid More To Sound Ignorant

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Meek Mill has long been an advocate for progressive social change and criminal justice reform. Over the weekend he teamed up with the Governor of Illinois to pass a new piece of legislation aimed at reform. The law targeted non-criminal technicalities that can cause those on parole to be returned to prison without committing any additional crimes. Meek spoke glowingly of the opportunity to contribute to such significant progress. “That’s a milestone in my life. When I started making music, I was just trying to get out of the ghetto and my environment. But to be a part of something that changes bills and laws that actually affect me and my people, it’s my legacy,” the rapper said.

Recently, Meek Mill also spoke at an NAACP event on a panel of those discussing various issues. When given the opportunity he discussed the difference between being on a stage like that and being on stage as a rapper. During the discussion, he mentions the subject matter he has often rapped about. He specifically cites the fact that rappers are often paid more the more they rap about ignorant subject matter. He concludes the though by saying “The things that fund us, don’t power me forward.” Fans in the comments agreed. “Jay-Z said it on Moment of Clarity – I dumb down for my audience and double my dollars They criticize me for it, yet they all yell “holla” If skills sold, truth be told, l’d probably be lyrically Talib Kweli,” reads one of the top comments.

Meek Mill Explains Rap Lyrics

Over the weekend Meek Mill made a surprise appearance at Gillie Fest. The festival was put up to honor Gillie Da Kid’s son after his tragic passing last month. After performing, Meek teamed up with G Hero and Sauce Walka for a surprise cypher. The clip made the rounds on the internet impressing fans in the days following.

What do you think of Meek Mill’s take on ignorant lyrics in rap music? Let us know in the comment section below.

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