iLoveMakonnen has officially announced his retirement from music, leaving fans both surprised and curious about his future.
- The Atlanta native made his announcement on Instagram, sparking speculation about a possible return under a new name.
- This isn’t Makonnen’s first retirement; he previously declared he was exiting the rap scene in 2016.
- Makonnen expressed his frustration with the negativity in the hip hop industry and the lack of support from his peers.
- Despite his announcement, he remains active on social media, sharing his thoughts and interactions with other artists.
iLoveMakonnen took to Instagram to announce his retirement, stating, “I am retiring iLoveMakonnen. Thank you all for ur support and interests over the years. It’s time I move on and go live my life.” He hinted at a potential comeback under a different name.
The rapper’s relationship with the music industry has been tumultuous; this isn’t his first farewell. In 2016, he announced his retirement via Twitter, calling the “rap game wack” and expressing his disdain for the industry’s negativity.
Makonnen has been critical of the hip hop scene, citing the need to diss peers to stay relevant. He stated, “It’s like for me to stay, I have to diss all these rappers and be negative, I don’t wanna do that, so I’ll move on.
Despite retiring, Makonnen has remained vocal about the industry’s shortcomings. He recently called out Metro Boomin, Swae Lee, and Post Malone for ignoring him until his collaboration with NBA YoungBoy gained success.
After sharing his frustrations on Instagram, Swae Lee responded, claiming his previous comments were meant to show love and that he doesn’t engage in “public drama.” The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in the hip hop community.
iLoveMakonnen’s retirement marks the end of an era, though his influence and voice remain in the industry.
