Yung Miami Says She Was “Left for Dead” by the Industry While Preparing Her Solo Album

The City Girls rapper recently opened up about the emotional journey of creating her upcoming solo album, revealing that the music industry “left her for dead” during one of the toughest periods of her career. (HOT 97⁠) During a recent interview, Caresha admitted she cried while recording several songs, explaining that the project reflects some of the most difficult moments she’s experienced. She said the album is her most personal work yet and marks a new chapter as she steps fully into her solo career. (HOT 97⁠)

The rapper didn’t hold back when talking about how quickly support disappeared. “Everybody pushed me out… left me for dead.” According to Yung Miami, the industry changed after the end of the City Girls era and the public controversy surrounding her previous relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs. She says she lost business opportunities, relationships, and confidence—but instead of giving up, she poured those emotions into her music. (theJasmineBRAND⁠)

Despite those setbacks, things appear to be turning around. Her latest single, “Spend Dat,” has become her biggest solo hit to date, and Yung Miami recently celebrated its success, saying she knew the record would connect with listeners the moment she recorded it. The song has gained significant traction and has helped build momentum for her upcoming debut solo album. (People.com⁠) Now, she’s focused on proving she never needed validation from the industry to keep going.