Grammy-nominated rapper Younger Thug has publicly distanced himself from his former collaborator Gunna, alleging the artist betrayed their friendship by cooperating with authorities.
Younger Thug took to social media to announce the break up in a submit that was rapidly deleted however extensively circulated.
“Cease performing like we’re mates on the web. I don’t know you,” he wrote, signaling a stark shift from their earlier closeness and collaborative success underneath their shared label, YSL Information.
The rift between the 2 rappers started after each have been implicated in authorized troubles associated to YSL.
Younger Thug, Gunna and greater than two dozen YSL members have been additionally indicted for racketeering.
Prosecutors claimed Younger Thug’s YSL Information served because the entrance for a harmful road gang.
Gunna was launched from Fulton County Jail in December 2022 after making an Alford plea to 1 rely of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act.
He was given a five-year jail sentence suspended for time served.
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Younger Thug had been behind bars since 2022 on a sprawling RICO indictment. He accepted a non-negotiated (or blind) plea deal on Thursday (October 31).
Younger Thug pleaded no contest to a number of prices, together with possession of a machine gun, the RICO rely and a gang chief rely.
Whereas Thugger’s authorized workforce sought to take care of a enterprise relationship with Gunna as a consequence of their contractual obligations, latest developments counsel the skilled ties are additionally in danger.
The artists are signed to Thug’s YSL imprint and have continuously collaborated, constructing a status as a artistic duo.
Younger Thug’s attorneys had even petitioned the court docket to permit the 2 to take care of restricted contact for enterprise functions, as Gunna’s reputation continues to develop regardless of the controversy.
Nonetheless, stress reportedly flared final week after Younger Thug posted imprecise messages on Twitter, hinting at betrayal and calling out those that “betrayed” his belief.
Although Gunna has talked about in interviews that he and Thug have been on good phrases, he has remained silent within the face of the accusations.
