Lil Yachty says he'd consider leaving music for a full-time WWE run
In an interview with Complex, Lil Yachty said he's aiming to go full-time with WWE and suggested he may stop releasing albums if his wrestling career pays off.
Lil Yachty told Complex that he is "trying to go full-time" with WWE and said he could stop releasing albums if his wrestling career pays off. F4WOnline reported the comments after the rapper described WWE work as more disciplined than his music career and said he wants to pursue wrestling more seriously.
Yachty characterized WWE segments as tightly timed and demanding, saying performers have a brief window to make an impression and earn a return to television. He told Complex that if he climbs the ranks and the pay meets his expectations, he would abandon music releases and focus fully on in-ring work — promising to continue high-risk moves like flips and table spots until his body no longer allows it.
The rapper first appeared on SmackDown on April 3 alongside Trick Williams, who at the time was preparing to challenge Sami Zayn for the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42. Yachty later made his in-ring debut on Sunday Night's Main Event on September 6, facing Baron Corbin in a five-minute challenge. Yachty survived the timed outing, which helped set up a United States Championship match for Williams later that night.
F4WOnline's item presents Yachty's WWE ambitions as part of an ongoing crossover between music and pro wrestling, with the performer publicly weighing a long-term shift in careers. The full Complex interview includes the comments about going full-time; F4WOnline cued the video to Yachty's remarks.
What to watch
- Whether WWE increases Yachty's on-screen role or books him more regularly.
- If Yachty follows through on his stated intention to prioritize wrestling over new music releases.
