Lil Yachty confirms WWE contract, expresses interest in wrestling Trick Williams
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Rapper Lil Yachty has confirmed he is under contract with WWE, having signed around WrestleMania 42. During an appearance on 'Insight With Chris Van Vliet,' he discussed his initial interest in working with WWE and his role as a manager for Trick Williams. Yachty shared that he was approached by WWE executive Bruce Prichard about a contract after appearing regularly on programming. He has already made his in-ring debut against Baron Corbin, helping secure a title shot for Williams. Yachty is open to the possibility of eventually wrestling Williams, though no official plans have been stated.
- •Lil Yachty signed a WWE contract around WrestleMania 42.
- •He has accompanied Trick Williams to the ring, enhancing their on-screen dynamic.
- •Yachty made his official in-ring debut on September 6 against Baron Corbin.
- •He expressed a willingness to consider wrestling Williams in the future.
- •Yachty claims to be the first artist with a WWE contract.
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — WWE news: Lil Yachty reveals surprising 'losing money' reality about wrestling
- 10:32 PMWrestling Inc — Lil Yachty Confirms He's Under Contract With WWE, Would Love To Wrestle Trick Williams
"Apparently, working in professional wrestling isn’t a lucrative gig for rapper Lil Yachty , who has been Trick Williams’ WWE manager and an in-ring talent after making his debut recently. During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Yachty promised fans that he is invested in wrestling, and it’s not about the paycheck . In fact, he is “losing money” […] The post WWE news: Lil Yachty reveals surprising 'losing money' reality about wrestling appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Rapper Lil Yachty explains how he ended up signing a contract with WWE and whether he's open to wrestling against his on-screen ally Trick Williams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:42 AMWWE news: Lil Yachty reveals surprising 'losing money' reality about wrestling
Apparently, working in professional wrestling isn’t a lucrative gig for rapper Lil Yachty , who has been Trick Williams’ WWE manager and an in-ring talent after making his debut recently. During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Yachty promised fans that he is invested in wrestling, and it’s not about the paycheck . In fact, he is “losing money” […] The post WWE news: Lil Yachty reveals surprising 'losing money' reality about wrestling appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Wrestling IncSep 15, 2026, 10:32 PMLil Yachty Confirms He's Under Contract With WWE, Would Love To Wrestle Trick Williams
Rapper Lil Yachty explains how he ended up signing a contract with WWE and whether he's open to wrestling against his on-screen ally Trick Williams.
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