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Lil Yachty Reveals He Made $1 Million For Writing City Girls’ “Act Up”
Lil Yachty isn’t just an accomplished artist in his own right. Behind the scenes, he helped write one of the biggest records of the last few years, working with the City Girls on “Act Up”.
The raunchy single, which includes lines like “F*ckin’ on a scammin’ ass, rich ass n***a” and “P*ssy sweet, p*ssy tight, so he called it Lifesaver”, was co-written by Lil Yachty and, because of the lyrical content, he’s been getting trolled for his involvement for months. Ever since it was first revealed that he wrote the record, people have theorized about Yachty’s own sexuality, as though he’s incapable of stepping out of character for a minute.
When the topic came up again this week, the Atlanta rapper told the world how much money he made from the record, claiming that the checks are still coming in.
“Mans talking about, I wrote City Girls, I’m sure his b*tch sing it. And I wanna let him know, that was an eight-figure check,” said Lil Yachty on Instagram Live before correcting himself, saying that it was actually only seven figures. Still, a million dollars is a lot of money to make just for writing a song.
Do you still think Lil Yachty is sus for writing it? Would you take a million-dollar check to write a song like “Act Up”?
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The Real Mack The Knife honors memory and spirit with soulful release “Rio Grande de Loíza”
The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” by The Real Mack The Knife is a powerful tribute to Puerto Rico’s history, memory, and sacred spirit. The track transforms nature into something spiritual, intimate, and timeless, inspired by the legendary river and Julia de Burgos’ immortal voice.
The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” has an old, alive vibe from the beginning. River water, moonlight, desire, and cultural memory shape a song that seems to rise from the ground. The Real Mack The Knife uses the river as a living, symbolic being, unlike the original work.
Julia de Burgos gives the piece incredible depth. She sees the river as a witness, a mother, a wound, a mirror, and a prayer throughout the song’s emotional landscape. The literary and spiritual connection gives the track a haunting beauty beyond music.
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Devan Ibiza adds soul and reflection on new release “Portland”
With “Portland,” Devan Ibiza creates a warm, thoughtful, atmospheric hip-hop record rooted in boom-bap’s deep, reflective energy. Soulful production and introspective mood make it a quiet moment of thought rather than a distraction.
“Portland” embodies classic hip-hop. Boom-bap gives it a rhythmic foundation, and warm, soulful production draws listeners in. This beat is perfect for contemplation, letting emotion and thought flow.
The single’s mood adds interest. Devan Ibiza values subtlety and atmosphere over loudness and trends. The song’s restraint is its strength. Late-night thoughts, personal memories, and quiet realizations make “Portland” contemplative.
Devan Ibiza’s release is well-paced emotionally. Since the song is never rushed or crowded, its atmosphere can naturally resonate. That patience gives “Portland” a timeless quality usually reserved for classic hip-hop stories and soulful underground records.
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