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FROM BRAIDS, TO STREETWEAR, TO DESIGNER BRANDS: THIS IS THE EVOLUTION OF LIL YACHTY’S STYLE

Lil Yachty’s direction of fashion has widely improved over the course of his music career, and arguably he is now considered one of rap’s best dressed. 

Perhaps what makes Yachty’s style so exclusive in comparison to his competitors is that he’s got steez. Since day one, the artist refused to use a stylist and has solely accumulated a mass collection of designer, vintage and streetwear attire to complete his effortless style. He finishes off his looks with an ensemble of unique accessories: jewellery, sneakers, beads & coloured braids.  

While in high school, Yachty felt inspired by the ’90s hip-hop duo Kris Kross to start colouring, braiding and adding beads to his hair. His new and eccentric hairstyle motivated the artist to simultaneously take risks and reach new limits by broadening his wardrobe. 

After graduation, the Georgia native relocated to New York City to spend the summer observing and studying the city’s preexisting streetwear community. Yachty established close relationships with top-tier streetwear legends like Bloody Dior, Luka Sabbat & Bloody Osiris, who all encouraged him to develop a passion for streetwear and vintage thrift. Yachty knew that if his fashionable side stood out, so would his music. 

In 2015, Lil’ Boat’s SoundCloud single ‘One Night’ generated mass attention for its melodic sounds, unique vocals and the help of streetwear legend and influencer, Ian Conner.

While at LAX, Yachty was randomly approached by Conner who asked if he could purchase the Supreme jacket Yachty was wearing. Yachty refused to sell an item of such value to him, although the two remained conversing and established a deep connection off their shared love for fashion and culture. 

Conner had already established himself a large social media following and utilized it to promote his new friend’s music. He couldn’t keep his mouth shut about his new profound love for Yachty’s sound.

At the time Conner was the creative consultant for Yeezy, and asked Ye if Yachty could walk in the brand’s third season fashion show. Ye agreed, and this once in a lifetime opportunity allowed for Yachty’s name to further rise within the fashion and rap community. 

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The Meaning Behind The Song: Balmain Jeans by Lil Yachty

Balmain Jeans is a song by Lil Yachty featuring Playboi Carti. Released in 2019, the song is a collaboration between the two artists where they rap about doing drugs and flexing. The lyrics depict a luxurious lifestyle, with references to expensive designer brands and a carefree attitude towards drugs. The catchy beat and energetic delivery contribute to the overall vibe of the song.

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When I first heard Balmain Jeans, I was immediately captivated by its infectious rhythm and catchy chorus. The lyrics may seem superficial at first glance, but upon further exploration, there is more to the song than meets the eye. It reflects a hedonistic lifestyle embraced by some in the rap scene, where material possessions and indulgence in drugs are seen as symbols of success and a way to escape reality.

Although the lyrics may not resonate with everyone, it’s important to recognize that music serves as a form of self-expression, and sometimes that expression comes in the form of exaggerated narratives or personas. Balmain Jeans, like many other rap songs, presents a character or persona that indulges in an extravagant lifestyle that may or may not reflect the artists’ true experiences or beliefs.

As a listener, I enjoy the song for its energetic and catchy nature, but I don’t necessarily endorse or condone the behaviors described in the lyrics. It’s important to approach music with an open mind and understand that it can serve as a platform for artists to explore different themes and perspectives.

The collaboration between Lil Yachty and Playboi Carti in Balmain Jeans showcases their unique styles and flows. Their chemistry on the track is evident, and they complement each other’s verses seamlessly. Playboi Carti’s melodic delivery adds an extra layer of catchiness to the song.

While the primary focus of the song is on flexing and indulgence, it’s worth mentioning that Lil Yachty has also been recognized for addressing more personal and introspective topics in his music. He has opened up about his struggles with mental health and his journey to self-acceptance, showing a different side to his artistry.

Ultimately, the meaning behind Balmain Jeans is open to interpretation. Some may see it as a celebration of opulence and excess, while others may view it as a critique or commentary on the superficial aspects of modern society. Regardless of the interpretation, it’s essential to approach music with an open mind and understand that it can serve as a form of artistic expression.

In conclusion, Balmain Jeans by Lil Yachty featuring Playboi Carti is a catchy rap song that explores themes of indulgence and materialism. While the lyrics may depict a lifestyle that not everyone relates to or endorses, it’s important to understand that music can serve as a platform for artists to express themselves and explore different narratives. As listeners, we have the power to approach music critically, appreciating the artistry while also forming our own perspectives. Balmain Jeans is just one example of the diverse range of music that exists, and it’s up to us to engage with it in a way that is meaningful and authentic to ourselves.

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Maybe We Know a Little Too Much About Lil Yachty

By Andre Gee

Last year, I spoke with Lil Yachty about mystique. Our conversation about his Let’s Start Here album got awkward when he told me he didn’t want to reveal too much about its creation. I asked him about plans to release a documentary he recorded about the project, and he told me, “I doubt I’ll drop it. Just like me not wanting to do any of these interviews. I don’t really care to talk about it, [because] you give it all away [when] you pull the curtain back.”

When I asked him if he put a premium on artists with an allure of mystery when he was younger, he told me, “Coming up, you didn’t have all this social media. Even if [they] did an interview, you didn’t get every element of something. It’s the simple things you knew, but they left a lot of room for ‘Wow, how did he make this?’… Which is the beauty in art.” 

“I think Chapter One of my career is extremely oversaturated,” he told me. “I was thinking … I’m easily accessible. I’m on TikTok. I’m on YouTube. I’m on Twitter. I’m just everywhere. I didn’t like that.” But 18 months after our conversation, it feels like Yachty’s would-be triumphant next chapter is being marred by the same overexposure. 

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Yachty’s rap career is defined by a collage of viral moments. His first single, 2015’s “One Night,” went viral on SoundCloud. He came into public consciousness during the 2016 live stream of Yeezy Season 3. His “Minnesota” hit was the score to the hip-hop generational war being waged on rap Twitter, with his ignorance of Biggie and 2Pac’s catalog not helping things. And his Everyday Struggle admission that he didn’t know the full details of his QC contract made him fodder for anyone seeking to soapbox about naive rappers signing bad deals. Yachty saw all of the criticism, and he pushed back, arguably losing the musical charm that made him a distinct artist by trying to prove he could rap. He told me, that during that period, “I was trying to be the spokesman for the new generation because no one else wanted to talk. I felt, ‘I’m going to stand up. I’m going to speak.’”

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But it never stays strictly about the music with Yachty. During a Let’s Start Here listening event, he told the crowd he “wanted to be taken seriously as an artist and not just a SoundCloud rapper, not just a mumble rapper, not just a guy that made one hit.” Some people felt his comments implied that being “just” a rapper was inferior, but he told me that was “absolutely not” what he was trying to say. Regardless of his clarification, the perception of elitism stuck, and was intensified when he surmised that “hip-hop is in a terrible place” during our November 2023 Musicians on Musicians l ive event . 

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During an emotionally charged Instagram Live session, he claimed that he wrote all of Karrahbooo’s music and threw the remaining Concrete Boys under the bus by claiming he dressed all of them. He and Karrahbooo have since been taking to their stories to clap back at each other, making a bad situation worse. Yachty’s currently being lambasted as the kind of person who can’t wait to tell the world what they did for you — you never wanna be that guy. 

Perhaps people are letting the jokes fly for the moment, and Yachty dropping the right song will shift all the attention away from his mic miscues. Maybe Yachty doesn’t care what the public thinks. But it’s interesting to watch someone who’s repeatedly referenced not wanting to be accessible, and wishing he hadn’t opened his mouth, seemingly be unable to help himself from speaking out — in frequently self-sabotaging ways. It feels like the same digital soil that fertilized Yachty’s career is also his quicksand.

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