Lil Yachty wishes he could hit “undo” on his past comments about the Nicki Minaj and Cardi B feud.
In a candid chat with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay, Lil Yachty opened up about his regret over his involvement in the infamous 2018 scuffle between two of hip-hop’s leading ladies—Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Back then, Yachty publicly sided with Cardi, creating a rift with Nicki, who hasn’t spoken to him since.
“I hate it that I even answered that question, because I kind of just inserted myself in something that had nothing to do with me,” Yachty confessed. Emphasizing his admiration for both artists, he lamented how his choice of words might have blown his chance to collaborate with Nicki.
The rapper clarified that his support for Cardi was never meant as a jab at Nicki. “I respect both of these women, aside from their differences,” Yachty explained. Yet his past words continue to haunt him, as Nicki still has him blocked on all social platforms.
There’s another twist to the story—Drake. Rumors swirled that Yachty asked the 6ix God himself to mediate the beef between him and the ‘Anaconda’ singer. Despite speculations fueled by a 2021 TMZ interview, Yachty denied these claims in his latest conversation.
“I’ve never even asked him to,” Yachty revealed. He admitted feeling intimidated by Nicki, describing her as a glowing, confident figure. “I was so scared to talk to her, bro. She just glows like a lava lamp,” he admitted, showing how much he admires her presence.
Yachty also addressed the earlier scandal, asserting that his loyalty to Cardi didn’t mean he disliked Nicki. His words at the time were, “…cardi show me too much love 4 me be in the dark about who I side w/. I f**k w nicki doe been did since elementary school.. they just twisted my words.” As he reflects on his statements, Yachty seems hopeful that things could change.
Meanwhile, the hip-hop community eagerly watches if Yachty and Nicki will ever mend fences. For now, Yachty’s reflections are a reminder of how delicate personal and professional relationships can be in the music world.
The story serves as a fascinating peek into the complexities of music industry relationships and how a single comment can have lasting effects. Lil Yachty’s experience is a testament to the impact of words and the unpredictable nature of celebrity connections.
In the world where words can echo forever, Lil Yachty’s journey is a lesson in choosing them wisely.
