Nuthin' 2 Prove
by Lil Yachty
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 23, 2018
    60
    With a swelling back catalogue, it’s becoming increasingly clear what does and doesn’t work for Yachty’s solo output: skippable braggadocious freestyles? No. Endearing and experimental takes on hip-hop that demonstrate his more individualistic approach to being a major rap artist? Yes please.
  2. XXL
    Oct 23, 2018
    60
    Nuthin’ 2 Prove, like it’s 2018 predecessor, Lil Boat 2, largely sees Yachty spinning in place, warring with his past and grasping at a murky future.
  3. HipHopDX
    Oct 30, 2018
    58
    By Quality Control’s standards, Nuthin’ 2 Prove is a brisk listen-through as it clocks in at just over 45 minutes, but it certainly feels as bloated as recent projects from Migos and Quavo’s solo album.
  5. Variety
    Oct 23, 2018
    55
    He paved his own lane by being his weird self, but sadly, on “Nuthin’ 2 Prove,” Yachty’s guilty of following the crowd.
  6. AllMusic
    Oct 29, 2018
    40
    Only with "Who Want the Smoke?" does the first half rise above the preceding album, yet Yachty's the third wheel, eclipsed by verses from Cardi B and Offset. He's more at ease on the lightheaded "melodic" tracks of the latter half, back to goofy-vulgar observations, musical crib-mobile melodies, and occasional openhearted moments that sound natural rather than forced.
  7. The 405
    Oct 23, 2018
    40
    For every lightning in a bottle moment of inspiration or fun, there are several misses. His sound might be lighthearted, but it can at least be memorable. (Don’t try to act like ‘Broccoli’ would’ve been as big as it was without Yachty’s help.) He has nothing to prove but not much to show either.

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User Score
4.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 27
  3. Negative: 14 out of 27
  1. jacobfurness
    Sep 29, 2019
    3
    Lil Yachty's worst project to date has a few tolerable songs, but only one song that truly stands out in "Get Dripped." He wastes a goodLil Yachty's worst project to date has a few tolerable songs, but only one song that truly stands out in "Get Dripped." He wastes a good features from Trippie Redd with a terrible performance of his own on "Forever World" and Gunna with a lazy perforfance from Yachty on "Fallin in Luv." This did not meet my expecations at all.… Full Review »
  2. clem666
    Jan 22, 2021
    3
    Lil Yachty deviates very little from his original artistic direction. His sounds are always melodious (with a few notable exceptions), withLil Yachty deviates very little from his original artistic direction. His sounds are always melodious (with a few notable exceptions), with very conventional productions but also a bit experimental (but not too much!).

    The lyrics remain in the realms of vulgar jokes, a dark future and drug use, while still leaving room for a few scattered moments of lucidity.

    Yachty spares us the surplus redundancy by surrounding himself (again and again) with many artists who have a vision of rap very close to his own. That gives us a little variety (but not too much either!).    … Full Review »
  3. VenomBeatz
    Oct 5, 2019
    9
    This is the best Yachty's tape. First 3 tracks it is kinda boring, but then it picks up. Lil Boat was a good project, Teenage Emotions was badThis is the best Yachty's tape. First 3 tracks it is kinda boring, but then it picks up. Lil Boat was a good project, Teenage Emotions was bad and Lil Boat 2 was OK, but Nuthin' to prove is the best.

    FAV TRACKS: Get Dripped (Don't ask me why I like it), Yacht Club, SaintLourentYSL, Forever World
    WORST TRACKS: Worth It.    … Full Review »
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