During a recent exchange with fans, Young Thug offered a brief but tantalizing update on his upcoming album, Uy Scuti, saying it’s slated for release in June 2025—though he held back from naming an exact date. Fresh off the release of Money on Money, his new collaboration with Future, the track taps into Thug’s trademark intensity—but it’s the sharp-edged lyrics, not just the slick production, that are fueling the conversation.

Listeners were quick to pick up on lyrics that seemed aimed at Gunna, referencing both their strained relationship and the shadow cast by the YSL RICO case. In the hook, he raps, “These f* n-ggas tellin’ for nothin’, and I gotta be the one callin’ ’em friends,”* before delivering a pointed line: “Brother, you a rat (My brother).” In a GQ interview, Thug was asked about his relationship with a YSL affiliate accused of working with law enforcement. His answer was intentionally vague: “I know everybody wonders [what our relationship is like now]. I don’t know.”

Young Thug’s Album Preview: Loyalty, Love, and the Weight of Fame

Despite Gunna’s repeated denials of any wrongdoing or cooperation with authorities, recent lyrics from Young Thug suggest a different story. In a short clip posted to his Instagram, Thug raps, “Never associate with a rat / Go and get some money, get a pack,” indirectly reinforcing his stance without naming anyone explicitly.

A new preview from the highly anticipated album hints at a more intimate exploration of Thug’s personal life, focusing on his relationship with singer Mariah The Scientist. In a clip from Instagram Live, Thug sits in an empty bathtub, rapping, “I told her I won’t cheat again / Took her up the [inaudible] Benz / I’m on a million dollar streak again.” Mariah makes a quick appearance, playfully asking about food while casually checking in on the stream.

With Uy Scuti on the horizon, Young Thug appears ready to use this album as a reflection of both the world around him and his personal journey through loyalty, relationships, and the heavy burden of fame. It’s shaping up to be a project as emotionally intense as it is sonically daring.