News : Young Thug Claps Back At Playboi Carti Comparison After Making Fans 'Beg' For New Album

Young Thug has gotten into a social media spat with a fan after they compared him to Playboi Carti over his new album.

On Thursday (March 27), the Atlanta rapper appeared to drop a hint about his eagerly anticipated next project, which will mark his first since being released from jail, on X (formerly Twitter).

“Yall mfers goin have to beg me to drop this shit nocizzy,” he wrote to his 6.6 million followers.

One user took issue with Thugger’s post and hit back: “U NOT CARTI LIL BRA,” referencing the long-delayed release of Carti’s latest LP Music.

That prompted a snappy response from the YSL leader, who wrote back: “I wonder who’s couch you’re on tweeting this.”

After Thugger’s clap-back went viral, receiving over 100,000 likes on the platform, the fan quickly backed down and issued an apology.

“Dear Young Thug (Uy Scuti, King Spider, Jeffery, Sex, Thugger), I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to sincerely apologize for the disrespectful comment I made when I said, ‘U NOT CARTI LIL BRA.’ That was completely out of line, and I deeply regret it,” they replied.

“You are a trailblazer, a legend, and an artist whose influence has shaped the sound and culture of music in ways that go far beyond comparison. My words were thoughtless and fail to reflect the admiration I have for you and your craft.”

They added: “You are undoubtedly BIG bra, and there is no one who can take away the impact you’ve made on the game. I am sorry for undermining that in any way.”

“Please know that I respect you, your artistry, and the unique path you’ve paved for so many. I’m grateful for everything you’ve contributed to music, and I want to learn from my mistake.

“I hope you can accept my apology and understand that my comment came from a place of ignorance, not malice.”

The back-and-forth comes shortly after Young Thug appeared to kickstart the rollout for his new album.

The rapper attended an NBA game earlier this week between the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors with his girlfriend, Mariah The Scientist.

While sat courtside, Thug was seen on TV cameras holding up a Heat jersey that had “UY SCUTI #5” printed on the back.

Uy Scuti, which is the name of a supergiant star, is also an Instagram account which only follows Thugger and is followed back by the rapper.

The account has not yet posted anything, but some fans have speculated that the name could be the title of Thug’s new album, the follow-up to 2023’s Business is Business.

The “Hot” hitmaker has since added fuel to the rumors by tweeting: “KING SPIDER THE BIGGEST STAR.”