Miles Parks McCollum (born August 23, 1997), better known as his stage name… Read Full Bio ↴Miles Parks McCollum (born August 23, 1997), better known as his stage name Lil Yachty, is an American hip hop recording artist from Atlanta, Georgia. Yachty gained recognition for his hit debut singles One Night and Minnesota from his debut mixtape Lil Boat in 2016. In February 2016, Yachty debuted as a model in Kanye West's Yeezy Season 3 fashion line at Madison Square Garden. On June 10, 2016 he announced he had signed a joint venture record deal with Quality Control Music, Capitol Records and Motown Records. He is working on a mixtape with his group of frequent collaborators, the Sailing Team, a mixtape with iLoveMakonnen, and Pretty Boy Billionaires 2, a collaborative mixtape with Soulja Boy, Lil B and Rich The Kid. His second mixtape Summer Songs 2 was released in July 2016. Since then, he has released many different styles of albums such as Teenage Emotions, Lil Boat 2 and 3, Nuthin 2 Prove, and Michigan Boy Boat. He has collaborations with some of the biggest artists in hip-hop such as Future, Juice WRLD, and Young Thug, as well as other genres such as Tame Impala and Joji. On January 27, 2023, Yachty released "Let's Start Here.", a psychedelic alternative rock album drawing influence from Pink Floyd's critically acclaimed "Dark Side of the Moon" and his own psychedelic journeys.

Not My Bro
Lil Yachty Lyrics

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Twin tower living big booty bitch dick all in her throat
White bitch gon' fuck gang prolly cause she all off the coke
I ain't fucking with these niggas
All these bitch niggas all these niggas hoes
You is not gang nigga stop tryna call me your bro
Whoa, call me your bro
Nigga hating on a nigga he gon' get knocked off with the scope
And a nigga grill so fresh so clean like I use Scope

I'm the nigga with the new sound
All these people here tryna cope

Whoa, whoa, they all tryna cope
Yeah, yeah, this the new Boat nigga go on and get afloat
Yeah, whoa, whoa, yeah, yeah, Lil Boat, yeah
Lil Boat, dick all in her throat whoa

Jimmy Chan's chili powder wings and lemon pepper wings for my black bitch
New ring cost 30 thou I did it just cause I like to do shit
And I ain't fond of these new rappers
'Cause these new rappers be wearing fu shit
Whoa, yeah, damn, whoa
You're not my bro
No, whoa, nah, damn
Knocked off with the scope
I keep my dick all in her throat
Yeah, whoa, damn, whoa, whoa, yeah
And shit finna go down 'cause I said so
Yeah, whoa, yeah, you already know
If you ain't know my name, bitch, it's Lil Boat
It's just how it go

It's just how it go
It's just how it go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Yachty's song "Not My Bro" are filled with explicit content, making their interpretation difficult. However, it is evident that the lyrics explore themes of loyalty, authenticity, and materialism. Lil Yatchy is seen trying to maintain a sense of control as people attempt to get close to him, utilizing language that passes off an air of aggression and bluster.

The repeated phrase "you is not gang nigga stop trying to call me your bro," suggests that Lil Yatchy has experienced a surplus of individuals attempting to attach themselves to him or screaming out his name for clout, causing him to become defensive and aggressive against these people. The rapper also boasts about his wealth and the high price of his possessions, using these material things to assert his power.

The mention of Timmy Chan's chili powder wings and lemon pepper wings for his black girlfriend can be seen as him reconnecting with his Blackness and seeking comfort within his community. Overall, the lyrics in "Not My Bro" express Lil Yatchy's search for truth, displaying how he navigates, evaluates, and authenticates his relationships with others in the industry and in his personal life.

Line by Line Meaning

Twin tower living big booty bitch dick all in her throat
Living in luxury with a woman performing oral sex on me.

White bitch gon' fuck gang prolly cause she all off the coke
A white woman will likely have sex with my gang because she is high on cocaine.

I ain't fucking with these niggas
I will not associate with these men.

All these bitch niggas all these niggas hoes
These men are weak and feminine in behavior.

You is not gang nigga stop tryna call me your bro
You are not part of my gang, do not refer to me as your friend.

Whoa, call me your bro(x2)
Do not refer to me as your friend or brother.

Nigga hating on a nigga he gon get knocked off with the scope
Someone who dislikes me will be eliminated with a rifle scope.

And a nigga grill so fresh so clean like I use Scope
My teeth are so clean they appear as if I have used Scope mouthwash.

I'm the nigga with the new sound
I am the musician with a fresh, innovative sound.

All these people here tryna cope
Everyone is attempting to deal with something challenging.

Timmy Chan's chili powder wings and lemon pepper wings for my black bitch
I enjoy Timmy Chan's spicy chicken wings and buy my black girlfriend lemon pepper wings from there.

New ring cost 30 thou I did it just cause I like to do shit
I bought a new ring for $30,000 purely because I wanted to.

And I ain't fond of these new rappers
I do not like new, mainstream rappers.

'Cause these new rappers be wearing fu shit
These new rappers wear ridiculous clothes.

You're not my bro
You are not my friend or brother.

Knocked off with the scope
I will eliminate someone with a rifle scope.

I keep my dick all in her throat
I frequently receive oral sex from my partner.

And shit finna go down 'cause I said so
Things will happen because I demand it.

If you ain't know my name, bitch, it's Lil Boat
If you do not already know, my name is Lil Boat.

It's just how it go
This is simply how things are.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Singleton, Miles Parks Mccollum

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