Lil Yachty is known for controversial takes. One example is his comments on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud. This got him in trouble with Drake's fans. But his views are often more nuanced than they seem online. He showed this on Quenlin Blackwell's cooking show. Quen asked about his charity donations, mentioning Black Lives Matter. Yachty replied, "BLM is a scam." He added that the group bought mansions. He joked that Quen wouldn't care because she doesn't care about Black people.
Some saw this as a dismissal of social justice. Others noted issues with the group's finances. Reports said donation funds went to a $6 million mansion in 2022. A fraud lawsuit against BLM failed the next year. Yachty's statement was a generalization. But his point was likely more complex than it sounded. This is common with his viral statements. He also makes positive statements that are clear. He praised Tyler, The Creator on their CHROMAKOPIA tour. At a Milwaukee show, he gave Tyler his props. "Tyler is a genius," he said. "He paved the way. We might not see another creative like him for a long time."
Despite the Drizzy comments, Yachty and Drake are fine. They attended WWE's Elimination Chamber in Toronto. They seemed to enjoy themselves. It's unclear if Yachty will clarify his BLM comments soon.