After a long stretch out of the public eye, Young Thug is reclaiming the mic with unmistakable intent. With his first full-length project since resolving his RICO plea deal set to drop, the Atlanta rapper is once again at the center of conversation—only now, the stakes feel sharper. This morning, he released “Money On Money,” a fiery collaboration with Future and the debut single off his forthcoming album Uy Scuti. The track brings his signature energy back in full force—but it’s the lyrical subtext, widely interpreted as shots at Gunna, that’s fueling the louder buzz.
The track wastes no time cutting to the bone. At its core, Thug delivers a biting chorus: “These fuck n-ggas tellin’ for nothin’, and I gotta be the one callin’ ’em friends,” a barbed remark that hints at fractured ties. The heat intensifies with his blunt callout—”Brother, you a rat (My brother).” —followed by the harsher, “Twin, you a rat, you smoked, uh.” The verses land like accusations, seemingly aimed at Gunna, who entered an Alford plea during the sweeping, headline-dominating YSL case. Thug’s lyrics have reignited a tense debate in hip-hop about loyalty and the consequences of cooperating with authorities.
Gunna and Thug’s Rift: Legal Battles and Career Resurgence
Gunna has consistently refuted claims that he worked with law enforcement. His former attorney, Steve Sadow, issued a thorough defense of his actions. “Gunna did not cooperate, nor did he say or do anything to compromise Thug’s case,” Sadow emphasized, explaining that the plea was crafted to avoid affecting other defendants. He further clarified that Gunna wasn’t listed as a witness, and his five-year suspended sentence came without probation, travel restrictions, or any reporting requirements. Since his release in late 2022, Gunna has charged ahead with his career, performing worldwide and securing significant commercial success.
Thug, on the other hand, endured more than two years in prison before striking a plea deal that resulted in a 15-year probation sentence, stringent reporting requirements, and a ban from living in Atlanta. The escalating tension has reignited conversations within hip-hop communities. While some fans are taking sides, others, including Sadow, are calling for closure. “People need to stop dragging Gunna’s name through the mud. Enough is enough,” he wrote.
With Uy Scuti‘s release imminent, the album is poised to further explore themes of betrayal, loyalty, and resilience. Whether the tension between Thug and Gunna intensifies or fades remains unclear. In hip-hop, where personal rivalries often shape the music, the aftermath of this conflict is far from resolved.
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