In a Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians interview with Tierra Whack, Lil Yachty emphasized that he has never glorified drugs or violence in his music.
Whack brought up Yachty’s presence on the 2016 XXL Freshman cover, suggesting he wasn’t promoting negative themes in his lyrics. Yachty responded, referencing the 2016 Freshman Class’s inclination toward glorifying drugs and other aspects. Reflecting on his journey, Yachty expressed gratitude for his fan base but acknowledged that he didn’t attract the same attention as peers who glorified negativity.