In the rap scene, Young Thug is a beloved performer. True original, the Atlanta icon has touched almost every eminent artist of the past ten years. But a RICO accusation has caused his career to slow down rather noticeably. The rapper is on trial starting in 2022 and could spend five to twenty years behind prison should he be found guilty. On social media, plenty of Thugger’s friends have expressed support; nevertheless, Drake made it quite obvious that he is doing more. The Toronto star jumped on Instagram to assert he is spending his money where his mouth is.

In the rap scene, Young Thug is a beloved performer. True original, the Atlanta icon has touched almost every eminent artist of the past ten years. But a RICO accusation has caused his career to slow down rather noticeably. The rapper is on trial starting in 2022 and could spend five to twenty years behind prison should he be found guilty. On social media, plenty of Thugger’s friends have expressed support; nevertheless, Drake made it quite obvious that he is doing more. The Toronto star hopped on Instagram to assert he’s spending his money where his mouth is.

Drake has also been attentively watching the Young Thug matter. Finding out the phone call between Thugger and his lover, Mariah the Scientist, leaked in January disappointed him. To vent his annoyance, he tuned in on an Akademiks live stream. Sh*t is shameful,” he said in the section dedicated for comments. “Must be some kind of misbehavior in jail. You going drag this brilliant man then not be able to manage your staff utilizing his own business for their own benefit?” On the musical front, Drake has also expressed affection.

On BUSINESS IS BUSINESS, Young Thug’s last album, the 6 God had two guest verses. He also discussed Thug’s situation over the newly released song, “It’s Up.” He acknowledged his concerns for the former Rich Gang star’s welfare and safety. “I can’t sleep at night with Thug at Cobb County Corrections” he said. “I think he did enough reflecting; my brother learned his lesson.” Hits by Drake and Thugger date back to 2017. Back in 2021, “Way 2 Sexy,” their best collaborative single, topped the Billboard Hot 100. Thug’s last number one as of as now is still this.