Young Thug Distances From Gunna After YSL RICO Plea Deals

Young Thug has publicly addressed the irreparable strain in his relationship with longtime friend and collaborator Gunna following their involvement in the YSL RICO case. Despite their past closeness and numerous hit collaborations, Thug expressed on the It's Up There Podcast that he can no longer view Gunna the same way after Gunna accepted a plea deal that implicated YSL as a gang, which Thug perceived as a betrayal. Although Thug still harbors love and wishes Gunna success, he emphasized that their bond has fundamentally changed, making reconciliation or collaboration unlikely. Thug described the emotional difficulty of facing Gunna now, admitting that being around him would be painful due to their shared history and the fallout from the legal case. The two artists have chosen to go their separate ways, with Thug highlighting that their relationship cannot return to what it once was despite mutual respect. This candid reflection comes as Young Thug promotes his album UY Scuti, marking his return after prison, while Gunna focuses on rebuilding his career post-release.