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Young Thug Claims He Purchased $50,000 Worth of Streams for Gunna’s ‘DS4EVER’ Album

Leaked jail calls show Young Thug's accusations of snitching and disputes over loyalty affecting multiple Atlanta rap figures amid the YSL RICO trial.

  • Young Thug claimed in a leaked jail phone call that he spent $50,000 on streams to boost Gunna’s DS4EVER album to number one in January 2022.
  • This claim occurred amid ongoing tensions in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene linked to the YSL RICO trial and snitching allegations involving Young Thug and Gunna.
  • The DS4EVER album earned 150,300 equivalent units in the U.S. during the week ending January 13, 2022, mostly from streaming, according to Luminate’s verified data.
  • Young Thug also discussed a $20 million deal with Gunna and referenced industry disputes involving figures like Lil Baby and Quality Control CEO Pierre Thomas.
  • The controversy surrounding the album’s success and the leaked calls highlights strained industry relationships and ongoing legal cases that affect Atlanta’s rap community.
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Hot New HipHop broke the news in on Monday, September 1, 2025.
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