The tales of Gunna and Young Thug took another twisted turn when, in the midst of the former’s surprise album release, a voice note surfaced all but confirming a brewing beef between the two YSL honchos.
LISTEN: Leaked voice note where Young Thug calls Gunna a ‘f*** n***’
Until now, speculation was rife about the nature of Gunna and Thugga’s relationship after the protege copped a plea deal to get out of jail.
Gunna was first on the release circuit with a Gift and a Curse, a 15-track album sporting no features and filled with remorseful reflections of regret and concern for Young Thug.
On the other hand, however, Thugga, who, on Friday, 23 June 2023, released his surprise album BUSINESS IS BUSINESS, not only flaunted a lineup of top-draw Hip-Hop talent, the likes of 21 Savage, Drake, Future, Lil Uzi Vert and Travis Scott but also accompanied a voice note causing a stir on social media.
Admittedly, the voice note does not appear on Thugga’s album but notable Hip-Hop journalist DJ Akademiks did post it on his social media, suggesting Young Thug was, while working on BUSINESS IS BUSINESS, roping in Lil Durk for a verse on a song targeted at “that f**k n***a.”
Listen to the voice note below:
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Did Gunna ‘snitch’ on Young Thug? – Here’s a clearer explainer
Gunna, real name Sergio Kitchens, has long maintained that contrary to assertions made in the ‘streets’, he was not an informant, and his Alford deal was, in no way, of detriment to Young Thug’s ongoing RICO case.
An Alford plea, also known as an Alford guilty plea, is a type of plea entered by a criminal defendant in a court of law. It allows the defendant to maintain their innocence while acknowledging that the prosecution has enough evidence to likely obtain a conviction. By entering an Alford plea, the defendant accepts that a guilty verdict could be reached if the case goes to trial, but they do not admit guilt.
When entering an Alford plea, the defendant typically asserts their innocence but acknowledges that pleading guilty is in their best interest due to various reasons. These reasons may include avoiding the risk of a more severe sentence if found guilty at trial or the desire to conclude the legal process and move forward. By accepting the plea, the defendant receives the same legal consequences and sentencing as if they had pleaded guilty or been found guilty by a jury.
It is important to note that the acceptance of an Alford plea must be approved by the court. The judge determines whether the plea is knowingly and voluntarily entered and whether there is a factual basis to support the defendant’s guilty plea. The availability and acceptance of an Alford plea may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case.
The Alford plea is named after the landmark United States Supreme Court case North Carolina v. Alford (1970), which established that a defendant could plead guilty while maintaining their innocence. This plea option provides a way for defendants to resolve their cases while still asserting their belief in their innocence, offering a potential compromise in certain legal situations.
In Gunna’s case, the rapper took the Alford deal and was sentenced to five years, four of which were suspended and the remaining year commuted to time served.
While the rapper had, during his appearance to register the plea, confirmed YSL — Thugga’s organisation — was a criminal enterprise, he will not be part of the State’s list of witnesses to corroborate that claim, per Rolling Stone.
Where this leaves Gunna and Young Thug, once inseparable, remains unknown.