Young Thug, recently granted freedom from Fulton County Jail, stirred fan speculation with a cryptic post aimed at his former YSL associate, Gunna.
Though a judge reportedly greenlit Thug to work with Gunna following his release, the Atlanta rapper seems hesitant to rekindle ties with his fellow artist, as a recent message on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, indicated.
On Saturday, Thug’s post, which was swiftly deleted, seemed to address Gunna directly, suggesting a cold distance between the two. The message hinted that despite their shared history within the Young Stoner Life (YSL) collective, Thug might be ready to leave past alliances behind.
This is the latest development in a complex relationship that has grown strained since Gunna’s high-profile legal maneuver in the YSL racketeering case last year.
In late 2022, Gunna pleaded guilty to a racketeering charge through an Alford plea, a legal strategy that allowed him to maintain his innocence formally while admitting that the evidence might support a conviction. At the time, Gunna emphasized that his intentions were to protect his freedom without implicating others. His team clarified that he had no plans to cooperate or testify in the trial, maintaining his stance that YSL was an entertainment collective rather than an organization engaged in illegal activities.
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The fallout of this plea has rippled through Atlanta’s rap community, as many fans and industry insiders continue to speculate about the nature of Thug’s and Gunna’s relationship. Thug’s recent moves, like reaching out to Lil Baby for a potential collaboration, have been interpreted as subtle jabs at Gunna, suggesting the YSL leader may be exploring new artistic alliances in the wake of his release.
