Lil Yachty recently shared his Mount Rushmore of SoundCloud rappers. The artist detailed his picks during an interview on Bootleg Kev’s podcast. Many fans might find his choices surprising, as he outlined the key figures from the late 2010s SoundCloud era.

What Happened

In a recent conversation, Lil Yachty laid out his personal Mount Rushmore of SoundCloud rappers. He believes these artists were the most influential figures on the platform during its peak. Lil Yachty stated, “In my opinion, I always said it was me, [Lil] Uzi [Vert], X [XXXTentacion] like we’re talking actual SoundCloud.” He continued to explain his selections for the list.

During the interview, as reported by XXL, Lil Yachty added more names to his esteemed list. He mentioned, “In my opinion, I’ll probably get some flack for this, but I’d say Lil Tracy. He was such a huge figure. Oh, and [Playboi] Carti.” Thus, his initial group consisted of himself, Lil Uzi Vert, XXXTentacion, Lil Tracy, and Playboi Carti.

SoundCloud Era Context

Notably, Juice Wrld did not make Lil Yachty’s initial Mount Rush Boat explained his reasoning for leaving the late Chicago rhymer off the list. He said, “Juice really wasn’t a part of our era. He came after us.” Therefore, Lil Yachty focused on artists who were prominent during the earlier part of the streaming platform’s rise.

Lil Yachty acknowledged that Tay-K could have been a major artist. However, legal issues prevented his ascent. He recalled, “I remember in that era, X was going crazy.” Yachty added, remembering other artists on the SoundCloud wave. “I think I remember Tay-K was going crazy, I think Tay-K would’ve been huge [if he didn’t have his legal situation].” The rapper was part of the wave that defined the “SoundCloud Era” from 2015 to 2019. Many other artists like Trippie Redd and 21 Savage also gained popularity during this time.

Lil Yachty’s Picks

Lil Yachty’s selections highlight his personal experience with the SoundCloud platform. His group includes himself, alongside fellow influential artists who shaped the sound and culture of that period. Furthermore, his reasoning for excluding Juice Wrld shows a clear distinction between different phases of the era. The artist’s perspective offers a unique look into the foundational figures of that particular rap movement

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