Young Thug Settles Beef With Lil Wayne, Hints at Collab Album

Young Thug opened up about his evolving relationship with Lil Wayne following the release of his highly anticipated album, UY Scuti. It dropped last Friday. In a candid discussion on The Pivot Podcast, Thug revealed that the long-standing tension between the two artists has eased. Now, the prospect of a collaborative album is in view.

“He [Lil Wayne] ain’t on the internet. He tends to react to what he hears from people or what the fans say in person,” Thug explained. He described how fan interactions at shows shaped Wayne’s perception of their rivalry. “They’d be like, ‘Hey, fk Young Thug. That ni** just wanna be you. He’s a bi**h. He wore a dress.’ He was feeding off that typa sh*t,” Thug said, illustrating how outside voices influenced the dynamic between the two stars.

Despite past friction, Thug emphasized a notable shift: “Me and him got a way better relationship now. We got an album and everything. We just ain’t sat down and just put the sh*t together and release the album together.” The statement hints at a potential creative renaissance, suggesting that their shared artistry may soon take center stage.

Fans Debate Old Feuds as Young Thug Returns with UY Scuti

Fan reactions have been divided, especially after XXL shared clips of the podcast on X (formerly Twitter). One viewer pointedly remarked, “He conveniently left out the part where Thug got YSL dudes to shoot up Wayne’s tour bus,” highlighting lingering doubts about their past conflicts. Another commented, “All the beef and issues with all these rap artists was just kayfabe that went too far,” suggesting some rivalries may have been exaggerated for public consumption.

The history between Young Thug and Lil Wayne stretches back to the mid-2010s. This is notably with Thug’s decision to title his debut commercial mixtape Barter 6. Though intended as an homage, its release coincided with Wayne’s preparation for Tha Carter V. This stoked tension at the time.

UY Scuti includes features from Ken Carson, Cardi B, T.I., Lil Baby, Sexyy Red, YFN Lucci, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Quavo, Lil Gotit, 1300Saint, Future, and Mariah the Scientist. However, Wayne does not appear. Marking Thug’s first music since his release from incarceration tied to the YSL RICO case, he celebrated with an impromptu performance outside Atlanta’s Fulton County Courthouse. This signaled both personal freedom and a professional resurgence.