Summary

Lil Yachty said on the April 24 episode of WWE SmackDown that he is not leaving television after WrestleMania season, and Paul Heyman later backed that idea with public praise for the rapper's approach to the business.

Yachty appeared alongside Trick Williams on SmackDown and addressed the idea that his involvement might have been limited to a celebrity run tied to WrestleMania. Instead, he said he plans to remain part of the picture.

Quote from Lil Yachty

"I can't help but acknowledge the elephant in the room. We have passed the celebrity Road to WrestleMania promo tour, and I'm still here. So what it means is, I'm here to stick it and stay!"

Paul Heyman backs Lil Yachty on X

Heyman addressed Yachty's growing WWE role in a post on X and framed it as a positive example of celebrity crossover.

"We are living during a moment in time where the celebrity involvement in WWE has become quite controversial. Lil Yachty's respect for WWE, the talent, history, and culture, along with the fan base, is undeniable. He's a credit to the concept of 'crossover into our business.'"

What this means for Trick Williams and WWE

Lil Yachty staying attached to Trick Williams gives WWE a celebrity presence tied to an active weekly act, not just a short WrestleMania-season appearance. Heyman's endorsement also suggests the company sees Yachty as someone adding value to the presentation rather than distracting from it.

That matters more if Yachty keeps appearing in Trick's orbit on SmackDown, because it turns a one-off celebrity association into an ongoing character dynamic. Heyman has also remained in the spotlight with other recent comments, including his remarks about WrestleMania 42 plans.

Sources

As reported by NoDQ.