Young Thug leaked jail calls have set off a storm across Atlanta’s rap scene. Audio circulating online — and not independently verified — reportedly features the YSL rapper speaking about fellow artists and executives tied to the ongoing RICO case. In the clips, a voice alleged to be Thug disparages Migos while discussing Quality Control Music, and comments on Lil Baby and label boss Pierre “P” Thomas. The posts triggered quick replies across social media, with figures like 50 Cent weighing in through pointed captions and memes.
What the Leaked Calls Claim
In one recording, Young Thug allegedly says he spent $50,000 on streams to help Gunna’s 2022 album DS4Ever debut at No. 1 over The Weeknd’s Dawn FM. He also allegedly considered dropping his own project to blunt Gunna’s release). None of the artists or labels mentioned have confirmed the authenticity of the audio. Meanwhile, resurfaced footage from a 2015 police interview reignited “snitching” accusations inside Atlanta circles. Thug publicly rejected that label on X, posting that he would never cooperate and sharing a legal filing to back his stance.
Chart Claims Meet the Data
The sales race in January 2022 was close. DS4Ever opened at No. 1 with 150,300 equivalent album units, while Dawn FM entered at No. 2 with 148,000, according to Luminate figures cited in reporting. Luminate and Billboard say they review submissions and remove suspicious or unverifiable data before publishing charts — a process the outlets highlighted when covering that week’s rankings. The numbers show how tight the contest was; the leaked claim, however, remains unproven.
Wider Fallout and Denials
Young Thug leaked jail calls also drew reactions from Atlanta peers. Ralo briefly sparred online with Thug, while 21 Savage reportedly commented on artists taking sides. Quality Control’s Pierre Thomas posted a mocking response to the “snitching” chatter. For now, the controversy lives mostly on social media. The audio remains unverified, and the legal fight around the YSL case continues — with fans parsing every clip and caption for clues.
