It’s no secret that there’s a bit of a generation gap when it comes to music taste. While younger folks might be blasting Lil Yachty and other up-and-coming artists, their parents and grandparents might be less than impressed. But just how deep does this divide go? We decided to find out by asking some baby boomers what they really think of Lil Yachty’s music.
The results were… not great. Most of the boomers we spoke to had never even heard of Lil Yachty, and those who had weren’t exactly impressed. “Is that a boat or something?” one elderly woman asked us.
Others were blunter in their criticism. “I don’t get it,” one baby boomer declared. “The music just sounds like noise to me.” Another added, “I don’t know how anyone can listen to that garbage. Give me some Frank Sinatra any day.“
But Lil Yachty isn’t taking the criticism lying down. In a recent interview, the rapper declared that he’s not trying to win over the older generation with his music. “I’m making music for my fans, not for people who are stuck in the past,” he said. “If you don’t like it, that’s fine. But I’m not going to change what I’m doing just to please you. Go fuck yourselves, boomers.“
The rapper’s comments have sparked an intergenerational feud, with boomers and Gen Xers taking to social media to voice their disapproval of Lil Yachty’s music. One Twitter user wrote, “If I have to hear one more Lil Yachty song, I’m going to lose my mind.” Another added, “Who even listens to this garbage? I miss the good old days of real music.“
In response, Lil Yachty’s fans have come to his defense, arguing that music is subjective and that everyone has different tastes. Some have even pointed out that previous generations have had their fair share of controversial artists, from Elvis to Marilyn Manson.
The feud shows no signs of slowing down, with both sides digging in their heels and refusing to back down. Some have even speculated that Lil Yachty’s music could become a rallying cry for younger generations, a symbol of their rebellion against the old ways.
For now, the divide between generations remains as wide as ever, with no signs of reconciliation in sight. But who knows? Maybe Lil Yachty will be the one to bridge the gap and bring peace to the world of music. Or maybe not. Only time will tell.
