Young Thug, the futuristic rapper once known simply as Thugger, is planning his first shows after being released from jail this summer. This live presentation is a huge return engagement to the stage! Following his release from jail in autumn 2024 after pleading guilty to participating in criminal street gang activity, Young Thug has reemerged with fresh music and performances planned for eager fans.
His highly anticipated new album, UY Scuti, is central to this comeback. The album takes its name from Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star and one of the largest stars in the universe. As such, it acts as the perfect metaphor for Young Thug’s ascent and perseverance within the music industry. He’s been hinting at this project, promising its release this summer, all the while stoking enthusiasm among his backers.
Watch UY Scuti’s first look here. You can see it yourself in the brand new music video for “Money on Money,” starring rapper Future. Directed by Kaito and Brendan O’Connor, the short video paints Young Thug as a king in this brutal yet beautiful epic. The opening sequence starts with a stunning visual of a flaming carpet with the Young Stoner Life logo. This searing visual and everything that follows intensifies the stakes for literally everything that comes next.
In the clip, Young Thug speeds around a shipping container yard in a modified Benz. With every twist and turn, he shows style and swagger. This dynamic live show is just the tease fans need as they look ahead to the new full-length arriving in 2023! UY Scuti is sure to be an energetic mix of heavy rhythms and colorful imagery.
Rapper Young Thug created a stir earlier this year with his appearance on Lil Baby’s feature. Their collaborative track—which you can hear below—signified his long-awaited and thrilling return to the mic following his release. This lead role highlighted the remarkable gravitas he retained into old age. It provided fans a hopeful look at the creative output they have to look forward to as he returns to live performing.
Now, as we enter the summer months, excitement abounds for Young Thug’s headlining performance at this year’s Summer Smash Festival. This concert will be a watershed moment for him. Yet it’s more than a return to live music; it’s an opportunity for him to reconnect with the fans who’ve held him up through his own tribulations.