Lil Yachty recently sat down with Shannon Sharpe to discuss his past relationship with artist Mariah the Scientist, shedding light on their split and the aftermath. When Sharpe inquired whether Mariah’s music was about him, Yachty responded with a candid and respectful take, revealing that Mariah was a “really good person” despite the end of their relationship. He explained that while things ended on relatively good terms, it was the emotional weight of her music that hit him harder—particularly when it came to how it affected his relationships with women after the breakup.
In the conversation, Yachty also opened up about the changing dynamics of the music industry and the rise of streaming culture. He pointed out how streamers, unlike traditional artists, have the luxury of being themselves in front of a computer, making money while doing so. Rappers, on the other hand, face a different set of expectations, with the pressure to constantly perform and maintain a public image. Yachty highlighted thecontrast in a world where personal brand and authenticity are fans are seeking.