Jeffrey Williams Sr., father of rapper Young Thug, recently called out Atlanta’s music community for their lack of support during his son’s legal battle.
During an appearance on the Nothing But the Truth Podcast, Williams Sr. expressed his frustration over prominent Atlanta artists who, despite their influence, remained silent while his son fought against RICO charges and endured nearly 29 months behind bars.
Now that Young Thug has been released, these same artists are eager to align themselves with him, a move Williams Sr. deems insincere and self-serving.
Williams Sr. noted how, throughout Young Thug’s prolonged legal struggle, he reached out to certain influential figures in the Atlanta music scene, asking for their public backing.
However, his calls for solidarity often went unanswered, with some artists either sidestepping his requests or offering lukewarm responses.
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He believes these artists failed to use their platform to advocate for Thug’s rights, even though they’re considered powerful voices in the hip-hop community.
Williams Sr. feels they could have raised awareness about his son’s situation, but they chose not to, only stepping forward now to reconnect and enjoy the benefits of Young Thug’s fame.
One incident seemed to deeply disappoint Williams Sr. He recounted a time he asked an Atlanta rapper to host a benefit event for Young Thug’s label, YSL.
The artist allegedly hesitated, saying he would consult with his team but never followed through.
To Williams Sr., this reflected a broader issue within the industry — a willingness to be visible when things are favorable but a reluctance to take risks or speak out when it truly matters.
In the wake of his son’s release, speculation grew that Williams Sr.’s criticism was aimed at southern rap icon T.I., who recently posted images with Young Thug.
However, no names have been confirmed. Williams Sr. maintains that these artists’ sudden surge of public support is more about enhancing their relevance than showing genuine care.
