Young Thug: The YSL Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations Act (RICO) was one of the most talked-about events of rap music in the past few years. It not only reshaped the conversations around the music but also altered bonds that once seemed unbreakable. At the centre of this legal mess were Young Thug and Gunna, two artists who played a big role in Atlanta’s dominance in rap music. A lot happened during the 2+ years of legal drama in the case. And after years of arguing, plea deals, and now leaked phone calls, the question that comes up is: Where does Young Thug and Gunna’s relationship stand in 2025?
Young Thug and Gunna: From Brothers to Enemies
Young Thug and Gunna were seen as collaborators. As per Thug’s own admission, he considered the latter his brothers. Their partnership delivered some of the biggest hits of the past decade. That all changed in 2022, when both were named in a RICO indictment accusing their label, YSL, of gang activity.
As time passed and multiple bail requests were rejected, Thug remained in custody. On the other hand, Gunna took an Alford plea, a legal move where he maintained his innocence but acknowledged YSL as a gang, not just a record label. The deal secured his immediate release, but threw a wrench in the case. The internet also reacted to Gunna’s decision, criticising him for leaving his friends in jail. Fans and industry voices accused him of “snitching,” despite his repeated denials and his lawyer’s continuously saying that he never testified or gave any statements against Thug.
From Slime to Snitch: A Spiralling Relationship
Since then, their words about each other have told two different stories. Gunna has repeatedly said their bond remains intact. He doubled down on being on good terms with Thug, and his plea deal would not affect the YSL Rico.
Thug, however, has taken a different route. In several interviews conducted since his release, the “Hot” rapper has repeatedly accused Gunna of being a snitch. He has expressed his sorrow over the plea deal that was taken by his former friend and how it negatively impacted the trial. In an interview, he spoke emotionally about his relationship with Gunna and admitted the situation left him emotionally hurt.
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Young Thug’s Leaked Phone Calls
Adding another layer of tension were recent leaked phone calls from Thug’s time behind bars. In the recordings, he spoke negatively about betrayal and feeling abandoned by people he once trusted. Although names weren’t always mentioned, fans and media were quick to speculate about the people he was referring to. One of them was Gunna.
The leaks didn’t just spark conversations online; they strained the relationships within YSL and Thug’s personal life. Label affiliates weighed in on loyalty, and the conversations amplified their divide. Thug’s supporters sided with him, saying that the rapper is wrestling with who truly stood by him during his worst time.
What is Young Thug and Gunna’s Relationship Now?
Currently, the relationship stands in a grey area. Gunna has spoken of love, while Thug is consumed by the betrayal he faced due to his actions, and leaked phone calls have only deepened the uncertainty.
For fans, this case has turned into an ongoing feud to keep up with. Every lyric, every interview, and every leaked moment is treated like a jab at the other. Whether their bond can be repaired is unknown, but one thing is clear: fans are still watching.
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