Veteran hip-hop artist Tony Yayo is upset over Lil Uzi Vert’s recent “Satan” lyrics from a performance at the Rolling Loud Music Festival.
The three-day event was held at the Hollywood Park Ground. IInglewood, Calif., March 3-5.
Yayo was part of 50 Cent’s collective G-Unit. He was recently questioned about a performance in which Philly rapper Lil Uzi Vert mentioned Satan during his set.
During a live performance, Lil Uzi rapped, “Making a city girl believe in Satan.”The lyrics come from an unreleased record that may be included in Lil Uzi Vert’s upcoming project ‘Pink Tape’.”
The City Girls are an American hip-hop duo consisting of Yung Miami and JT. Born Jatavia Shakara Johnson, JT was married to Uzi.
“I believe in God. I don’t know about stuff like that. It’s crazy,” Yayo told TMZ, adding that Uzi had “overdone it.”
he continued. i believe in god I’m very religious and I came to church so I can’t do anything to do with Satan. “
Born Marvin Barnard, Yayo is best known as a member of G-Unit, the hip-hop group she formed with childhood friends 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks. The group started in 1998.
Born Symere Bysil Woods, Lil Uzi Vert has been active since 2012. These pronouns are often used by people who identify as non-binary.
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To some, maggots also dressed demonically. He wore a red suit with a pentagram detail on the belt. He wore fishnet tights underneath. His hair was spiky and he wore yellow and blue contact lenses over his eyes, Vibe reported.
Singer Summer Walker was also put off by Uzi’s fascination with Satan. Walker posted the question on his Instagram page, asking if his artists, hip-hop with maggots and other demonic content, have actually encountered demons in their lives, he said on Hot New. Hip Hop reported.
“I’m really curious that these people have seen or heard demons before…?” she asked.
“Feel as if you have [encountered a demon] You’ll stop playing,’ she continued.
Lil Uzi Vert wore what many would consider to be devilish attire. (Instagram / @rollingloud) / Lil Nas X shows Satan’s lap dance in video. (Still image/Twitter)