As Young Thug gears up for the release of his first album since agreeing to a plea deal in his high-profile RICO case, the Atlanta rapper hasn’t missed a beat in addressing the fallout from the case—particularly his strained relationship with former YSL labelmate Gunna.
Earlier today, Thug dropped the lead single from his upcoming album Uy Scuti, titled “Money On Money,” which features Future. While the track’s catchy beat and bombastic energy signify Thugger’s return to form, it is the lyrics that have captured the most attention. On the hook, Thug appears to take aim at Gunna, who took an Alford plea during the YSL RICO trial, a decision that has divided fans and the hip-hop community.
In the song’s hook, Thug raps: “These f*** n-ggas tellin’ for nothin’, and I gotta be the one callin’ ’em friends,” suggesting a deep sense of betrayal. Later in the track, he intensifies the message with the lines: “Brother, you a rat (My brother),” and “Twin, you a rat, you smoked, uh.”
These sharp remarks seem to reference Gunna’s decision to cooperate with authorities in exchange for a plea deal, a move that has earned him the scorn of many, including his former mentor, Young Thug. Thugger has previously expressed his discontent with Gunna’s legal strategy, and these latest lyrics appear to reinforce that sentiment.
It’s not the first time that Thug has insinuated that Gunna betrayed him. In a snippet of a track shared on his Instagram, Thug rapped, “Never associate with a rat/ Go and get some money, get a pack,” further cementing his stance on the issue. Gunna, however, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that he did not cooperate with authorities to implicate Thug in the case.
In response to the controversy surrounding his plea deal, Gunna’s former attorney, Steve Sadow, issued a statement in defense of the rapper. Sadow emphasized that Gunna did not provide any information that harmed Thug’s case, nor was he ever named as a witness in the trial. According to Sadow, Gunna served eight months in jail before entering an Alford plea, which resulted in a five-year suspended sentence with no probation or restrictions. He also clarified that Gunna’s plea was never used against Thug in court.
Despite Gunna’s defense, the tension between the two artists seems far from over. Thug’s latest track marks a bold statement ahead of the June 6 release of Uy Scuti, his first project since agreeing to a plea deal of his own. The album is highly anticipated, and fans are eager to hear how Thugger addresses the complexities of his legal battle and personal conflicts.
As the drama continues to unfold, it’s clear that Young Thug is using his music to express his emotions and address the turmoil surrounding him. With a star-studded lineup for Uy Scuti and a fiery return to the spotlight, Thugger’s latest work promises to offer even more insight into his mindset as he navigates the aftermath of the RICO case and its impact on his relationships in the industry.
