History of Young Thug in Timeline
Young Thug, born Jeffery Lamar Williams II, is an influential American rapper known for his unique vocal style, fashion, and contributions to hip hop and trap music. He is considered a pioneer of mumble rap. His music career began in 2011 with the I Came from Nothing mixtape series. In 2013, he signed with Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, gaining recognition for his mixtape 1017 Thug.
April 2015: Engagement to Jerrika Karlae
In April 2015, Young Thug became engaged to Jerrika Karlae.
April 2015: Sued After Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting
In April 2015, Young Thug was among those sued after a Lil Wayne tour bus was fired at.
April 2016: Lawsuit Filed by Texas Production Company
In April 2016, a Texas production company filed a lawsuit against Young Thug after he failed to perform at a concert.
September 2016: Purchase of First Home
In September 2016, Young Thug bought his first home in Buckhead, Atlanta, after the release of his mixtape Jeffery. The home is more than 11,000 square-feet.
December 2016: Joined #fightpovertyagain Campaign
In December 2016, Young Thug joined the #fightpovertyagain campaign.
January 2017: Lawsuit for Failure to Appear at Concert
In January 2017, a lawsuit was filed against Young Thug after he failed to show up at a concert in Sahlen's Stadium after signing a $55,000 contract.
April 2017: Cleared of Battery Charges
In April 2017, Young Thug was cleared of battery charges after reportedly slapping a woman outside a nightclub the previous month.
April 2017: Gun and Drug Charges Dropped
In April 2017, Young Thug's gun and drug charges were dropped following a raid of his home.
June 29, 2017: Donation to Planned Parenthood
On June 29, 2017, Young Thug donated all proceeds of a sold-out concert to Planned Parenthood.
September 24, 2017: Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges
On September 24, 2017, Young Thug was arrested in Brookhaven, Georgia, on multiple drug possession charges and possession of a firearm.
February 2018: Rebranded as "SEX"
In February 2018, Young Thug rebranded himself as "SEX".
April 2018: Release of Hear No Evil EP
In April 2018, Young Thug released the EP Hear No Evil.
May 19, 2018: Debut on Billboard Hot 100
On May 19, 2018, Young Thug co-wrote and provided background vocals on Childish Gambino's "This Is America", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
August 2018: Release of Slime Language Compilation Album
In August 2018, Young Thug released another compilation album, Slime Language.
September 7, 2018: Charged with Possession and Intent to Distribute
On September 7, 2018, Young Thug was charged with possession and intent to distribute meth, hydrocodone, and marijuana, related to his 2017 arrest.
May 23, 2019: Release of "The London" and Album Announcement
On May 23, 2019, Young Thug released the single "The London", featuring J. Cole and Travis Scott. On the same day, he also announced his forthcoming debut studio album, originally called Gold Mouf Dog.
July 19, 2019: Album Renamed to So Much Fun
On July 19, 2019, Young Thug announced that his album, previously known as Gold Mouf Dog, had been renamed to So Much Fun.
August 10, 2019: Announcement of Album Release Date and Cover Art
On August 10, 2019, Young Thug announced the release date and cover art for his album, So Much Fun.
August 2019: Original Announcement of Punk Album
In August 2019, the album Punk was originally announced and expected shortly after the release of So Much Fun.
August 16, 2019: Release of So Much Fun
On August 16, 2019, Young Thug released his album So Much Fun, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
October 20, 2019: Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On October 20, 2019, Young Thug appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon alongside rapper Gunna.
October 31, 2019: "Hot" Remix Release
On October 31, 2019, a remix of "Hot" from the album So Much Fun, featuring Gunna and Travis Scott, was released.
December 20, 2019: Deluxe Edition of So Much Fun Released
On December 20, 2019, the deluxe edition of the album So Much Fun was released, featuring extra guest appearances.
April 2020: Revelation of Near-Death Experience
In April 2020, during a concert livestream, Young Thug revealed a recent near-death experience.
April 29, 2020: Announcement of Slime & B Mixtape
On April 29, 2020, Young Thug and Chris Brown announced their collaborative mixtape, Slime & B.
May 5, 2020: Release of Slime & B Mixtape
On May 5, 2020, Young Thug and Chris Brown released their collaborative mixtape, Slime & B.
December 2020: Breakup with Jerrika Karlae
In December 2020, Young Thug broke up with his fiancée Jerrika Karlae.
April 16, 2021: Release of Slime Language 2
On April 16, 2021, YSL Records, Young Thug, and Gunna released their second compilation album Slime Language 2, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
July 2021: Advertisement of Punk Album
In July 2021, Young Thug advertised his second studio album Punk with a release date of October 15, 2021.
August 20, 2021: Release of "Tick Tock"
On August 20, 2021, "Tick Tock" was released as the intended lead single from the album Punk.
September 2021: Reached Number One on Billboard Hot 100
In September 2021, Young Thug reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third time in his career with his feature alongside Future on "Way 2 Sexy", the lead single off Drake's album Certified Lover Boy.
October 15, 2021: Release of Punk Album
On October 15, 2021, Young Thug released his album Punk.
November 2021: Global Publishing Deal with Kobalt Music Group
In November 2021, Kobalt Music Group announced a new global publishing deal with Young Thug.
2021: Started Dating Mariah the Scientist
In 2021, Young Thug began to date Atlanta singer Mariah the Scientist.
May 9, 2022: Arrested on Gang-Related Charges
On May 9, 2022, Young Thug was arrested in Atlanta on gang-related charges as part of a 56-count Georgia RICO Act indictment.
May 2022: Young Thug's Arrest
In May 2022, Young Thug was arrested, marking the beginning of events that would lead to the June 2023 album release while incarcerated.
June 2023: Release of Business is Business Album
In June 2023, Young Thug's third studio album, Business is Business, was released while he was incarcerated, featuring Drake, Travis Scott, and others.
November 27, 2023: State RICO Criminal Trial Began
On November 27, 2023, Young Thug's state RICO criminal trial began.
December 12, 2023: Trial Delayed After Co-Defendant Stabbing
On December 12, 2023, the continuation of Young Thug's trial was delayed after his co-defendant Shannon Stillwell was stabbed.
January 2, 2024: Trial Resumed
On January 2, 2024, Young Thug's RICO trial resumed after a delay.
January 2024: Featured on "Pop Ur Shit"
In January 2024, Young Thug appeared alongside Metro Boomin on "Pop Ur Shit", the sixth cut of 21 Savage's American Dream.
January 2024: Trial Delayed
In January 2024, Young Thug's trial was delayed after his co-defendant was stabbed
October 31, 2024: Released from Jail after Accepting Plea Deal
On October 31, 2024, Young Thug was released from jail after accepting a plea deal.
2024: Held at Cobb County Jail
Young Thug remained in the Cobb County Jail until his release on October 31st, 2024.
January 2025: Feature on Lil Baby's "Dum, Dumb, and Dumber"
In January 2025, Young Thug was featured alongside Future on "Dum, Dumb, and Dumber", the second cut from Lil Baby's WHAM, marking Thug's first official release since his release.
April 2025: Announcement of UY Scuti Album
In April 2025, Young Thug announced the release of his fourth studio album, UY Scuti, teased to be released the following month.
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