Lil Yachty has entered the cosmetics industry with his nail polish line, but he credits A$AP Rocky with sparking his interest in nail polish, in general. 

During a recent interview with GQ, Lil Yachty detailed how Rocky inspired him to start getting professional buffs and clear polish. “I started doing it about three or four years ago,” he said. “I got compliments instantly. I felt clean. My nails weren’t dirty and nasty. I felt more mature.”

Following the launch of his nail polish line, Crete, Yachty told GQ, “Let’s just say, I felt as if a lot of men may have wanted to do it—but it felt too feminine." 

Source: gq.com