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 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 saying 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 business speaking. When requested if he saved up with the drama whereas locked up, Thug confirmed he was tuned in, significantly to Kendrick’s lyrical pictures.
“Yeah, [Kendrick] simply spoke on individuals’s title in Atlanta,” he mentioned rigorously. “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 a complete 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 instantly tackle 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 comment section to voice their opinions.
One Instagram person @bry.heiim wrote, “All of us [are] Drake followers Kendrick simply had an excellent yr. No one is enjoying Kendrick over Drake and thugs seems to be ️🔥”
Instagram person @lansa.jpg added, “Thugga mainly mentioned dont deliver my title up, im staff drake. 😂 😂 😂 👏”
And, Instagram person @yousefabooz_ wrote, “It’s been a complete yr can we let the track go please”
In the meantime, Instagram person @y2k_dot wrote, “sweetheart kendrick doesn’t want you to agree he mentioned what he mentioned.”
Whereas Instagram person @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 person @thedigitalmagazine.okay commented, “He mentioned ‘I’m a Drake fan’ prefer it wasn’t already apparent. you dressed like a complete 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 would possibly’ve made a really beneficiant transfer for his longtime good friend following his launch from jail. According to 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 dwelling present.
“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 advised 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 by means of an Instagram Tales publish 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 also seemingly showed love after Drake secured the No. 1 spot along with his newest collab undertaking alongside PartyNextDoor in February.
Now that he’s out—after putting a plea deal that gave him 15 years probation—this second is likely to be one other reminder of the bond between these two rap heavyweights.
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