Rappers having a bad reputation is nothing new, but we're so used to rap stars behaving badly that we barely bat an eyelid when it happens these days. It takes someone going completely over the top to cause outrage. Lil Pump has demonstrated quite a talent for doing that. Pump has been arrested for weapons offenses, driving without a license, and disorderly conduct. He also once posted a video on social media which showed him urinating on $100K in banknotes.
It would appear that he's not completely without remorse or contrition, though. When he was accused of using racist language in his song 'Butterfly Doors', which offended the Asian community. Pump posted an apology video on Instagram in which he said he meant no offense, and from now on only wishes to spread love and positivity. If he sticks to that intention, his 2019 should be calmer than his 2018.