Lil Baby Addresses Michael Rubin Photo Jokes

Lil Baby has had enough of the memes.

Lil Baby isn’t taking the internet’s jokes about his viral photos lightly, especially those featuring James Harden and Michael Rubin. During a candid conversation on Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place podcast, Baby recounted the story behind the infamous Michael Rubin and Kyle Kuzma “awkward hug” moment.

The rapper admitted he even had Rubin’s security retrieve footage of the encounter to show how brief the hug truly was, though he ultimately decided against posting it. While Lil Baby noted he can laugh at some jokes, others hit a nerve, and he’s ready to confront anyone who crosses the line.

“I can’t take everything as a joke. Some of y’all playing, but some of y’all really need to watch what y’all saying,” Baby said, hinting at his breaking point with the internet’s humor.

Lil Baby Addresses Viral Photos, Reveals He’s Ready to Defend Himself Over Jokes

Lil Baby admits that jokes about his photo with Michael Rubin bother him ?

He says he even obtained security footage to show how brief the 'hugging from behind' moment was but decided against posting it. pic.twitter.com/wg0ExKnY6I
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) December 19, 2024

While some might argue that Lil Baby should lighten up, it’s not hard to understand his perspective. As a rapper who’s built his career from the ground up, it can be frustrating to see people turn minor moments into internet jokes or “pause-worthy” memes. Protecting his reputation is crucial in an industry where perception matters, and these jokes certainly don’t help.

That said, the internet thrives on trolling, and sometimes the best move is to simply ignore the noise. Engaging with it might only fuel the fire, but it’s clear Lil Baby feels strongly about setting the record straight.

What do you think about Lil Baby’s response to the internet trolls? Did he handle it correctly, or should he just let it slide? Share your thoughts in the comments!