Lil Yachty Finally Comes Clean About Mariah The Scientist Relationship—Admits He Was “Sh*t” to Her
After years of denial and contradicting stories, Lil Yachty is finally setting the record straight about his past with Mariah The Scientist.
In a new interview on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe, Yachty acknowledged his mistakes, admitting that he wasn’t the best partner when they were together.
“I was a sh*t person to her, and she was really great—so great—so I get it,” he confessed. “She was a great person, man.”
His change of tone comes months after Mariah publicly confirmed their past relationship on Caresha Please last October—a revelation that contradicted Yachty’s previous denials.
So what changed? And why is Yachty suddenly owning up to his past behavior?
Mariah The Scientist’s Side: “We Dated, and I Wrote Songs for Him”
During her October interview with Yung Miami, Mariah The Scientist openly discussed her history with Yachty, confirming that they dated during college after first meeting in high school.
“We dated,” she stated plainly.
She also revealed that, during their relationship, she had written two songs specifically for him, gifting them to him on an iPod.
But instead of appreciating the heartfelt gesture, Yachty refused to even listen to them.
“He said, ‘I don’t wanna Joan you,’ so I’m not listening to this sh*t,’” she recalled.
Her comments painted a picture of a one-sided romance, where she was fully invested, while Yachty seemed disinterested or dismissive.
Yachty’s Previous Denial: “Stop Making Up This False Narrative”
Before Yachty’s recent admission, he had been adamant in denying any past relationship with Mariah.
Back in 2023, as speculation about their dating history resurfaced, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to shut down the rumors:
“Why do y’all keep trying me over this woman?” he wrote. “I been [quiet] for so long, but please stop making up this weird a*s false narrative… And the fact Mariah just let all these lies go is weird on me.”
At the time, fans were confused—Mariah never seemed to push false stories, so his frustration felt misplaced.
However, now that Yachty has reversed course and admitted their history, fans are calling out his past dishonesty and wondering why he denied their relationship for so long.
Yachty’s Change of Heart: “She Didn’t Tell No Lies”
Now, months later, Yachty has finally acknowledged the truth.
Speaking with Shannon Sharpe, he admitted that Mariah was always truthful about their relationship—and that he brought the negativity upon himself.
“That’s the first time she ever spoke on us publicly. I honestly think she was pretty respectful. She didn’t sh*t on me. I brought it upon myself. She didn’t tell no lies.”
He also extended respect and love toward Mariah, showing appreciation for their time together:
“Shouts out to her. Tons of love, and I respect her.”
Why Did Yachty Finally Admit the Truth?
So what made Yachty change his tune?
1️⃣ Growth & Maturity: Over the past few years, Yachty has shown signs of personal growth, particularly in how he approaches relationships and accountability.
2️⃣ Public Pressure: Fans were quick to notice the contradiction between his previous denials and Mariah’s calm, truthful recollection—calling him out for gaslighting.
3️⃣ A Desire to Make Amends: It’s possible Yachty genuinely feels regret for how he treated Mariah and wants to acknowledge it publicly.
Whatever the reason, his public admission marks a major shift from his earlier stance—and fans have a lot to say about it.
Social Media Reacts: Fans Drag Yachty for His Flip-Flop
As expected, social media had a field day with Yachty’s sudden confession.
💬 “So Yachty gaslit us for YEARS just to come back and be like ‘Yeah, I was lying, my bad’ 😭😭.”
💬 “Why men be denying women they clearly LOVED?? Like bro, you had an R&B singer writing songs for you.”
💬 “I know Mariah somewhere rolling her eyes like ‘Finally’ 😂.”
While some fans praised Yachty for owning up to his past mistakes, others felt he should have been honest from the start.
Final Thoughts: A Lesson in Owning Up
Lil Yachty’s admission is a reminder that accountability matters.
Though it took years for him to finally acknowledge his relationship with Mariah The Scientist, his newfound honesty shows growth—something many artists struggle with publicly.
For Mariah, she never needed validation—she told her story truthfully and without malice. Now, with Yachty finally confirming her version of events, she comes out vindicated.
And for fans? They’ll always remember the years of denial—but at least now, the truth is out.
