After being freed from prison, Young Thug is trying to make up for lost time, and it seems like he and T.I. are working on something.
The Atlanta rapper was released last week after serving two and a half years in prison after agreeing to a plea bargain in his YSL RICO case, which is the longest trial in Georgia state history (and undoubtedly one of its most contentious).
After starting a lengthy 15-year probationary period, Thug appears to be getting straight back to business. On Monday night (November 4), he reconnected with his former mentor T.I.
The Grand Hustle general posted a video to Instagram showing the two of them hanging out and grinning broadly at the camera while Thugger hinted at a potential return.
“Yes, dude. What do you need to say to these people? In the video, T.I. asks his “About the Money” partner, to which he responds: “Back, Jack […] No cap in my rap.” the proper manner.
T.I., who is presently working on his 12th and final album and will perform for the very last time next month, also alluded to new songs in the post.
Indeed, YKWTFGO. The Reconvened Kings #KingJeffrey #KingSr For tonight [tear face emoji] #welcomehome, I guess I’m officially out of retirement [shrug emoji], he wrote.
Since regaining his freedom, Young Thug has been getting back in touch with other rappers, including T.I.
The YSL boss officially approached Lil Baby for a new partnership in one of his first social media postings after being released.
He wrote, “Wham let’s drop one on these rats, Peter,” using his moniker to refer to his protégé and regular collaborator.
Since then, blackboard-style billboards with the slogan “Whatever Wham Says Goes” have appeared in Los Angeles and Chicago, referencing a tweet Thug made while still incarcerated.
Lil Baby responded by sharing a video on his Instagram Stories that was accompanied by his and Thug’s 2020 song “We Should,” suggesting that he is in favor of the concept.
In a subsequent post, the 4PF rapper also wished Thug a very happy return home, writing: “I missed you, mf!!!!” Brudda, welcome home! Thank heavens you’re well enough to return to your family! I hope you have billions of dollars! #whatwhamsaysgoes
Given their past, a new partnership between Thug and Baby would not be shocking, but it also raises questions about Thug’s relationship with Gunna.
Lil Baby was one of the most outspoken detractors of the “Fukumean” rapper, who pleaded out of the YSL RICO case in December 2022 after being accused of spying on his label boss.
Thug’s own plea agreement took an unexpected turn when he asked for permission to speak with and work with Gunna as part of his probation, despite the fact that his prolonged quiet on the subject stoked rumors that they were no longer cool.
Of course, considering Thug and Gunna’s contractual arrangement through YSL, it’s plausible that this was just a business decision.
