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Lil Yachty Denies Role in Drake–Lil Uzi Vert Track Delay, Cites Sample Issue

He says the hold-up stems from clearance hurdles, not any rift with Uzi.

Overview

  • Lil Yachty responded on X to a fan blaming him for the unreleased Drake and Lil Uzi Vert song, writing that the sample did not get cleared.
  • The track, widely referred to as “At the Gates,” first surfaced online in 2021 and was later previewed by Drake on his SiriusXM show in 2023.
  • Yachty reiterated he has no problem with Lil Uzi Vert, recalling a recent encounter and rejecting rumors of personal friction.
  • HotNewHipHop reports the disputed sample has been linked by fans to Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” a claim not officially confirmed.
  • Complex notes an official release appears unlikely soon unless Drake’s team resolves the clearance issue, with the song’s age reducing the incentive to act.