Lil Yachty apologises for getting involved in Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s feud: “I respect both of these women”

nme.com:

Lil Yachty has apologised for picking a side during Cardi B and Nicki Minaj‘s 2018 feud, saying he “inserted” himself into “something he had nothing to do with”.The rapper was the latest guest on former NFL star and media personality Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast.

During the episode, Sharpe asked the Atlanta star about a 2018 remark he made on the BET late-night show, Raq Rants. He told Harper he would choose Cardi B’s side in the feud “every time” and ‘couldn’t’ work with Nicki Minaj.“You said you wouldn’t work with her because [of] your allegiance to Cardi B – do you wanna retract that?” Sharper asked Yachty.

The rapper said he had already taken back the statement and explained why he regretted picking a side.Lil Yachty says he still regrets picking a side between Nicki and Cardi in new interview: “I kinda inserted myself in something that I had nothing to do with…Apology to Nicki and to Cardi.” pic.twitter.com/RY6rMR3BPC— The Female Rap Room (@girlsinrap) January 30, 2025“I respect both of these women, right?,” Yachty said at the two-hour and 20-minute mark into the episode. “Aside from the differences – and I think they are both very talented women in the industry who have, rightfully so, are on their way to the top.

I hated that I even answered that question because I kind of just inserted myself in something I had nothing to do with.”He said Minaj hasn’t unblocked him on social media since 2018 after he made the comment, saying: “It’s cool.