Young Thug Calls Out Kendrick Lamar In Alleged Leaked Jail Call: What We Know
Young Thug has been at the center of nonstop drama these past few days as multiple jail calls continue to leak online. In these clips, Thugger can be heard speaking candidly about Gunna, Migos, Gucci Mane, and now Kendrick Lamar. [Internal link: Check out our latest coverage on Gunna’s music rollout here].
The newest leaked audio puts Kendrick Lamar directly in Thug’s crosshairs. He calls out the Compton rapper for refusing to collaborate with him, while also throwing in comparisons to Drake and critiquing Kendrick’s approach to the game. This moment has fans debating whether Lamar has been too “Hollywood” to embrace collabs with Atlanta stars like Thug.
Inside Young Thug’s Leaked Jail Calls
Thug’s calls have revealed more than just his thoughts on Kendrick. In one audio clip, he reportedly teased releasing music on the same day as Gunna just to throw shade at his protégé. He also accused Gunna of allegedly benefiting from boosted streams to edge out The Weeknd’s Dawn FM on the Billboard 200.
On top of that, he didn’t hold back when speaking about Migos or Gucci Mane. According to the audio, Thug claimed Gucci went “soft” after prison and dismissed Migos’ recent moves as irrelevant to the culture. This string of leaked conversations has painted a raw picture of Thug’s state of mind while behind bars.
Why Young Thug Aimed At Kendrick Lamar
The most talked-about clip is the one targeting Kendrick Lamar. Frustrated, Thug questioned why Lamar won’t work with artists like him, Lil Durk, or Lil Baby.
“These n****s too big, like ‘I ain’t doing no features,’ why?” Thug asks in the leaked call. “Why wouldn’t you wanna do a feature for a superstar?”
He then doubled down, pressing Lamar about whether he helps others as he racks up accolades: “Put somebody on! It’s okay to run your few hundred M’s up, but who’d you help, though?”
Young Thug Compares Kendrick To Drake
Thug escalated his criticism by comparing Lamar to Drake, claiming Kendrick lacks the generosity that makes Drake resonate with fans and collaborators alike.
“You supposed to be a na blessing n**s. That’s why these n***s will never be bigger than Drake, EVER in life,” Thug stated.
In Thug’s eyes, if Kendrick opened up more collaborations with Atlanta heavyweights, he’d be more relatable to mainstream fans instead of being confined to “hip-hop head” respect.
Young Thug’s Shots At Baby Keem And Social Media Shade
Thug didn’t just stop at Kendrick. He reportedly mocked Lamar’s cousin, Baby Keem, calling him “bullsh*t a Keem.” That line alone sparked heavy reactions online, with fans debating whether Keem would clap back.
He also threw jabs at Kendrick’s online presence, joking that Lamar should delete his social accounts instead of “proving” he isn’t online. For Thug, Lamar’s quiet persona reads more like a weakness than a strength in today’s digital-first industry.