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"Let Somebody Die in Your Family, We Gon' Do a Whole Skit": Stephen Jackson Calls Out Lil Yachty for Mentioning George Floyd in Latest Song
Stephen Jackson condemned Lil Yachty's lyric referencing George Floyd as disrespectful and weak, highlighting Floyd's personal connection and criticizing use of his name for clout, Jackson said.
- Stephen Jackson, a former NBA champion and friend of George Floyd, publicly criticized Lil Yachty in August 2025 for lyrics referencing Floyd in an unreleased song.
- Jackson based his criticism on his personal bond with Floyd, emphasizing that Yachty's lyric about kneeling on a neck using Floyd's name was disrespectful and demeaning.
- Jackson shared a video denouncing Yachty's use of Floyd's name, calling Yachty's music 'wack' and accusing some Black artists of exploiting Black movements for clout while ignoring systemic issues.
- Lil Yachty previewed the lyric 'Put my knee up on her neck, I went George Floyd' during a Twitch livestream and later apologized to Jackson, who accepted the apology without requiring a public statement.
- The dispute underscores ongoing tensions regarding respect for Floyd's legacy, while the Black Lives Matter organization, despite past financial scrutiny, continues to advocate for justice and supports affected Black families.
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Lil Yachty Apologizes After Stephen Jackson Wanted All The Smoke Over George Floyd Punchline, Floyd's Brother Demands Lyric Changed
If Lil Yachty hadn’t cut his signature braidlets, he’d be snatched bald and beadless the way he’s getting dragged for using George Floyd’s murder as a punchline in a new song. Source: Prince Williams/Johnny Nunez/Roy Rochlin Rappers will say anything, especially for attention, but Lil Yachty took it way too far on a song he previewed. Critics claim he went literal as the “devil’s” advocate when he identified with former police officer Derek Chau…
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