Younger Thug is again within the headlines—not only for his music, however for lastly breaking his silence on Kendrick Lamar’s scathing Drake diss, ‘Not Like Us.’ In a brand new GQ interview, Thugger addressed Kendrick’s pointed Atlanta name-drops and made it clear the place his loyalty stands.
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Younger Thug Breaks Silence On Kendrick’s ‘Not Like Us’
Recent off asserting his upcoming album ‘UY Scuti’ and dropping its lead single ‘Cash on Cash,’ Thugger sat down with GQ’s Zach Baron for a uncommon interview. He opened up about life behind bars and the continuing rap beef that’s had the trade speaking. When requested if he saved up with the drama whereas locked up, Thug confirmed he was tuned in, notably to Kendrick’s lyrical photographs.
“Yeah, [Kendrick] simply spoke on individuals’s title in Atlanta,” he mentioned fastidiously. “I don’t know what that was about. I’m a Drake fan.”
For many who missed it, Kendrick didn’t maintain again on the third verse of ‘Not Like Us,’ accusing Drake of leaning on Atlanta artists to spice up his picture and streaming energy. He name-dropped an entire lineup—Future, Lil Child, 21 Savage, Quavo, 2 Chainz, and naturally, Thug himself:
“Thug made you are feeling such as you a slime in your head…”
Although Thug didn’t straight deal with the meat, his feedback made it clear whose aspect he’s on. Final yr, he even referred to as for unity between Drake, Future, and Metro Boomin, tweeting, “All of us bruddas. Music ain’t the identical with out us collabin.”
Social Media Goes Off Over Thugger’s Feedback
Social media is in a frenzy after Younger Thug lastly addressed Kendrick Lamar name-dropping him within the viral Drake diss. Followers ran to The Shade Room Instagram remark part to voice their opinions.
One Instagram consumer @bry.heiim wrote, “All of us [are] Drake followers Kendrick simply had a superb yr. No person is enjoying Kendrick over Drake and thugs appears ️🔥”
Instagram consumer @lansa.jpg added, “Thugga principally mentioned dont deliver my title up, im staff drake. 😂 😂 😂 👏”
And, Instagram consumer @yousefabooz_ wrote, “It’s been an entire yr can we let the music go please”
In the meantime, Instagram consumer @y2k_dot wrote, “sweetheart kendrick doesn’t want you to agree he mentioned what he mentioned.”
Whereas Instagram consumer @kylahmonai mentioned, “Honey Kendrick was defending yall saying drake is attempting to make use of yall… Unsure the way you didn’t see it lol 😂 😂 😂”
And, Instagram consumer @thedigitalmagazine.okay commented, “He mentioned ‘I’m a Drake fan’ prefer it wasn’t already apparent. you dressed like an entire Drake playlist.”
Thugger And Drake’s Lengthy-Standing Bond In Hip-Hop
Drake and Younger Thug’s friendship spans years and contains a number of collaborations. Phrase on the road is that Drake may’ve made a really beneficiant transfer for his longtime pal following his launch from jail. In accordance with DJ Akademiks, Drizzy allegedly hopped on Air Drake and flew out to satisfy Thugger simply hours after he was freed—and he didn’t come empty-handed. Throughout a livestream, Akademiks claimed the 6 God gifted Thug a cool $1 million in money as a welcome residence reward.
“They are saying two hours afterward, Drake flew to Thug and allegedly gave him a [million dollars],” Akademiks shared. “Drake didn’t inform me this. Drake gon’ hit me up and be, like, ‘Who informed you this?’”
This isn’t too far-fetched, contemplating Drake has constantly proven love and assist to Thug all through his YSL RICO trial. In October, Drizzy subtly hinted at financially supporting him via an Instagram Tales submit in Thug’s SP5DER model. He wrote, “I ain’t speaking to speak man I actually put up 💰 on the 💼 3 Jeff.”
Whereas different artists distanced themselves from Drake amid his fiery feud with Kendrick Lamar, Thug remained loyal. Younger Thug additionally seemingly confirmed love after Drake secured the No. 1 spot along with his newest collab venture alongside PartyNextDoor in February.
Now that he’s out—after hanging a plea deal that gave him 15 years probation—this second could be one other reminder of the bond between these two rap heavyweights.
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