Young Thug: Kendrick Can’t Surpass Drake

In the latest development from the ongoing leaks surrounding Young Thug, new audio has surfaced where the Atlanta rapper reportedly criticizes Kendrick Lamar for not featuring on his 2023 album, *Business Is Business*. Young Thug goes on to compare Lamar’s career trajectory to that of Drake, asserting that Lamar will “never be bigger than Drake, EVER in life.”

Criticism Over Unfulfilled Features

The leaked clip features Young Thug questioning why artists of Lamar’s stature would refuse features, especially from fellow superstars like Lil Durk, Lil Baby, and himself. “These n****s too big, like ‘I ain’t doing no features,’ why?” Thug reportedly asks in the audio. “Why wouldn’t you wanna do a feature for a superstar?” He further questions the impact of such success without contributing to others’ careers: “It’s okay to run your few hundred M’s up, but who’d you help, though?”

This critique directly leads into his comparison with Drake, whom Thug sees as a benchmark for career longevity and influence. “You supposed to be a n***a blessing niggas. That’s why these n***as will never be bigger than Drake, EVER in life,” Thug stated in the call.

Views on Lamar’s Influence and Social Media

Young Thug also shared his belief that a collaboration with him or other artists in his lane could potentially boost Kendrick Lamar’s appeal, particularly claiming that the East Coast doesn’t fully embrace Lamar. He suggested that such collaborations would help Lamar connect better with the average music listener, not just hip-hop aficionados.

Adding to his criticisms, Thug allegedly mocked Lamar’s minimal social media presence, implying Lamar should delete his accounts rather than attempt to “prove” he doesn’t use the internet. The leaked audio also included a jab at Baby Keem, calling him “bulls**t a** Keem,” which is unlikely to foster any future collaborations with Lamar.

Focus on Upcoming Music Amidst Leaks

These leaks come at a time when Young Thug has been teasing an announcement, with fans hopeful it pertains to his comeback album, *Uy Scuti*. The hope is that he can redirect public attention back to his music following the controversial revelations from these leaked calls.