Yak Gotti on Stepping Away from Rap After Getting Shot 5 Times, Seeing Young Thug Blow Up (Part 5)

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Yak Gotti opened up about the life-altering experience of being shot five times and how it led him to take a step back from his rap career. Yak Gotti shared that surviving such a violent incident changed him profoundly, including dealing with PTSD and isolation afterward. He admitted that while therapy could have helped, it’s not always accessible in his environment. Despite the setback, Yak reflected on his early connection with Young Thug. Yak witnessed Thug’s breakthrough around 2013, when hits like "Stoner" started gaining massive attention. Seeing Young Thug’s success, including moments like Drake playing his music during public events, was inspiring for Yak.