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Lil Boat 2
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 70 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Jban$2Turnt, K$upreme, Lil Baby, Lil Pump, Offset, PnB Rock, Quavo, Tee Grizzley, Trippie Redd, Ugly God, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

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NBAYOUNGBOAT
Young nigga, rich nigga, I'm a bad bitch getter Fuck nigga, hoe nigga, I don't fuck with broke niggas Always held my own since I jumped up off the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. HipHopDX
    Mar 22, 2018
    62
    Lil Boat 2 is a simply a weird musical vacation that sets sail into the strange mind of the impactful red-haired youngster.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 12, 2018
    60
    Clocking in at 47 minutes (despite its 17-track length), Lil Boat 2 feels like a vast improvement from ‘Teenage Emotions’ simply as it doesn’t feel like an ordeal to listen to. What that does do, however, is narrow down your focus, which tends to land on Yachty’s predisposition for telling us just how rich he is now.
  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 12, 2018
    58
    Yachty has definitely improved as a technician, making his raps more mobile and structurally sound, but most times the rhymes pass by as if on a conveyor belt. They seemingly have the same function, and the same constructions, and once they happen they’re forgotten almost instantly.
  4. Exclaim
    Mar 12, 2018
    40
    The album is so riven by corporate overtures that it bears no resemblance to its prequel.
  5. The Guardian
    Mar 12, 2018
    40
    You’re struck by the sense that Lil Yachty has let the criticism get to him so much that he’s forgotten where his actual strengths lie. The music that made him famous was lightweight but fun. This, by contrast, feels like a trudge.
  6. AllMusic
    Dec 11, 2018
    40
    There's an abundance of low-wattage boasts about financial and libidinal surpluses, most of which could have been composed by a generator. Softer and more melodic cuts are indicated with all-lowercase track titles. ... If Yachty can find a way to be his goofy self and elevate his writing, he can rebound.
  7. Spin
    Mar 16, 2018
    40
    Despite these moments [“NBA YoungBoat” and “66”], it’s disheartening that virtually every lyric from Yachty on Lil Boat 2 is wholly unmemorable.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. spreschlack
    Mar 13, 2018
    10
    This album is Yachty shedding the pop-aspiring aesthetic of Teenage Emotions for more ambitions surefire bangers. The fact that there is noThis album is Yachty shedding the pop-aspiring aesthetic of Teenage Emotions for more ambitions surefire bangers. The fact that there is no consensus about this album is a testament to its effectiveness.… Expand
  2. cfarrell1898
    May 8, 2018
    8
    This is a legitimately enjoyable project. Big improvement over Teenage Emotions and I personally think it's better as an album than the firstThis is a legitimately enjoyable project. Big improvement over Teenage Emotions and I personally think it's better as an album than the first Lil Boat. The production is strong and Yachty has some decent verses. The only reason why this is getting such poor reviews is because it's cool to **** on Yachty for some reason. One of my favorite projects this year, don't @ me… Expand
  4. chadude
    Mar 14, 2018
    6
    The beats carry this project but i can't help but think about how much better suited they would be to someone like lil uzi, travis scott orThe beats carry this project but i can't help but think about how much better suited they would be to someone like lil uzi, travis scott or even playboi carti. It's not terrible to listen to (like teenage emotions) but its also not a lil yachty album but just another generic trap album. QC is probably the most bland label in rap right now with yachty and migos having nothing to say except for how rich they are… Expand
  5. ZuraSix
    Mar 29, 2018
    5
    Extremely repetitive with some tracks that are laughable bad, the amount of bangers and just okay songs do not outweigh the cons
  6. PresidentTrump
    Jun 6, 2018
    5
    This album is flooded with tracks made by "Lil Boat" who is a character that is more rap-centric. This tape is 17 tracks long and only 3 ofThis album is flooded with tracks made by "Lil Boat" who is a character that is more rap-centric. This tape is 17 tracks long and only 3 of the tracks are under the 'Lil Yachty' character who is more singing oriented. This lack of variety makes the tape turn stale really quick. Most songs sound way too similar which ends much making the Lil Yachty tracks more refreshing. What made the first Lil Boat mixtape enjoyable, was that it had character and variety. The first tape had charm that made it funny and listenable. This tape falls into the trend of just flexing the chains you bought, the cars you drive and the hoes you ****

    FAV Tracks: Boom. She Ready, NBAYoungBoat,
    Least Fav Tracks: Oops    … Expand
  7. krustyleklown
    Mar 13, 2018
    3
    The once happy and innovative Yaughty, now sounds sad and like he doesn't even want to make music.
  8. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 9, 2021
    0
    Nope. This unfortunately falls flat on everything it attempts to execute from the uninspired lyrics or boring production. He aims to wow whichNope. This unfortunately falls flat on everything it attempts to execute from the uninspired lyrics or boring production. He aims to wow which makes this a greater disappointment overall. No highlights.… Expand

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