Young Thug is officially back with a vengeance. His latest single, Money on Money, featuring fellow Atlanta heavyweight Future, marks his first release as a lead artist since being freed from jail last October. Produced by Southside, Wheezy Outta Here, and Dez Wright, the track brings high-energy trap production and signature swagger from both rappers. Thug opens with a bold chorus: “Money on money, these millions, you dig? / Gon’ spend in this sh*t on my bch and my kids,” making it clear that his time away hasn’t dulled his lyrical edge or confidence. Future follows up with slick bars of his own, rapping, “Spoiled little bch went petty / Rose gold snake, she a baddie,” as the two trade verses packed with luxury and grit.
Accompanying the single is a high-octane music video filled with dirt tracks, shipping containers, and dangerously fast driving — a visual that clearly nods to Jay-Z and Kanye West’s iconic “Otis” video. The timing of the release feels calculated, with Young Thug dropping teasers for weeks. Back in March, he sparked speculation when he appeared courtside at an NBA game wearing a jersey that read “UY SCUTI,” referencing the largest known star in the universe. Soon after, a mysterious Instagram account named @uyscutiiiiii appeared, following only Thug. A cryptic Coachella billboard hinted at something big coming soon, and now with this release, it’s confirmed: UY SCUTI is the title of his forthcoming album, expected in May.
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) April 24, 2025
Thugger’s reemergence has been steady. Earlier this year, he featured on Lil Baby’s “Dum, Dumb and Dumber” and Playboi Carti’s “We Need All Da Vibes.” But Money on Money is his first true solo outing since pleading guilty in the YSL RICO case, which resulted in a sentence of time served and 15 years of probation. Locked up since May 2022, he made waves even from behind bars with his 2023 album Business Is Business, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and included appearances by Drake, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, and Travis Scott.
Now a free man, Young Thug appears focused, energized, and ready to reclaim his place in hip-hop’s elite. Money on Money isn’t just a comeback song — it’s a declaration that King Spider is back and aiming higher than ever.
