In the world of hip-hop, it seems like everyone is a “Lil” something these days. From Lil Wayne to Lil Nas X, the rap game is crawling with pint-sized monikers. But why are rappers so obsessed with being “Lil”? Is it because calling yourself “Big” has become a federal offense in 2023? Here’s our take on this bizarre trend.
Legend has it that the trend began when a young rapper known as Lil’ Baby accidentally shrunk himself with a cursed microphone. Since then, countless rappers have followed suit, hoping to harness the power of the “Lil” curse and gain fame and fortune in the process.
But what is this curse, you ask? Well, it’s said that anyone who calls themselves “Lil” becomes trapped in a perpetual state of adolescence, forever doomed to wear oversized clothes and ride BMX bikes. Some even say that the curse affects their music, causing them to rap about topics like playground romance and Lunchables.
Despite the dangers, many rappers continue to call themselves “Lil,” hoping to cash in on the fame and fortune that comes with the title. But the trend has sparked controversy in the hip-hop industry, with some accusing Lil rappers of perpetuating negative stereotypes about youth culture.
“This is a serious problem,” one hip-hop expert declared. “We can’t have grown men running around calling themselves ‘Lil’ and pretending to be kids. It’s just not a good look for the industry.“
Until the industry decides to hop on a new bandwagon, it looks like we are stuck with Lil rappers for the foreseeable future.