Young Thug celebrates his 33rd birthday today, marking another year amidst ongoing legal battles. His close connection with Gunna, both collaborators and friends, remains strong despite the challenges they've faced together.
Both artists were arrested in May 2022 as part of a 56-count RICO case. While Young Thug is still behind bars awaiting trial, Gunna was released in December after accepting a plea deal, which sparked rumors that he had "snitched" on his co-defendants. Although Gunna denies these allegations, social media continues to label him a "rat." However, this hasn’t stopped him from publicly supporting Young Thug.
Earlier today, Gunna took to his Instagram Story to share old photos of himself and Young Thug in honor of his friend's birthday. Fans are happy to see Gunna showing love for Young Thug during his ongoing legal struggles, though it's not unexpected. Gunna has consistently advocated for Young Thug’s release, whether on social media, during his shows, or in his work.
Most recently, he featured Young Thug's father, Jeffery Williams Sr., in his "One Of Wun" music video. Williams Sr. has defended Gunna, stating that he hasn’t done anything to harm his son’s case. In an April interview with XXL, Gunna emphasized that their friendship remains unchanged, saying, "It’s the same. It’s love, always. Our relationship is our relationship."
Meanwhile, Young Thug’s trial shows no signs of wrapping up soon. Just last week, a video surfaced of the rapper falling asleep in court, highlighting the toll the process is taking on him. What do you think of Gunna’s tribute to Young Thug on his birthday? Does it surprise you? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to Waza for more updates.
