Over the years, NBA YoungBoy and Young Thug have expressed mutual respect in their rap careers. They have collaborated on tracks such as ‘Permanent Scar’ and ‘Million Dollar Kid.’ Upon Young Thug’s release from jail, he reached out to NBA YoungBoy via social media. The strong bond they have developed has led many fans to speculate about potential tension between them following a post from NBA YoungBoy’s artist, NBA Herm.

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Young Thug Drops Message About Lil Durk & Late Rapper Lil Keed

On Wednesday, Young Thug took to X (formerly Twitter) to share several tweets regarding his industry friends. In one tweet, he expressed, “Free Smurk please God,” showing his support for Lil Durk during his current legal troubles. The two have collaborated on music over the years, including the song ‘Up The Side.’ He also posted a heartfelt message about the late rapper Lil Keed, who was signed to Young Thug’s YSL label. Lil Keed passed away while Thug was still incarcerated. The rapper wrote, “I love you Keed. I miss you son.”

Young Thug Seemingly Responds After NBA YoungBoy’s Artist NBA Herm Calls Him Out

While fans were reacting to Young Thug’s tweets, NBA YoungBoy’s artist NBA Herm made a statement directed at the rapper. He posted on Instagram Stories and seemed to reference NBA YoungBoy, also known as “Top,” while tagging Young Thug’s account. He wrote, “@thuggerthugger1 Top say your b**** ain’t slime no more anyway.. how u wanna do it?”

As this post circulated online, Young Thug appeared to respond with a now-deleted message that stated, “N**** shut yo fan a** up lol.” NBA Herm quickly retaliated, using Young Thug’s real name. He wrote, “Ohhh yeah?? Bet that Jeffery you kno waddup from here.”

As the exchange continued online, DJ Akademiks shared reposted tweets from Young Thug’s sister. In her posts, she seemed to defend the rapper by stating, “you can’t unslime the creator.” She further added, “these n**** know Jeff is on restrictions… Thank GOD.”

Social Media Weighs In

Supporters gathered under The Shade Room Teens trying to understand how tensions may have escalated between NBA Herm and Young Thug. Some speculated that Young Thug’s show of support for Lil Durk amidst his ongoing issues with NBA YoungBoy might have triggered the situation. Others believe this back-and-forth could merely be a promotional tactic for an upcoming collaboration.

Instagram user @luvvliyaa commented, “how tf Mr. Slime ain’t slime nm”

Instagram user @btsofbarlywarly added, “why is another grown man speaking for another grown man ???”

Instagram user @aadorehunterr stated, “whatever top say go”

Instagram user @actuallyybri remarked, “thug and durk beennn friends .. he is trippin”

Instagram user @dos.shawn noted, “ng wouldn’t kno slime if it wasn’t for thug added,”

Instagram user @msxarface expressed, “It’s coo thug picked his side #YBBETTER”

Instagram user @ijanayg wrote, “Thug want ppl to pick a side between him n gunna but wanna play middle man with the next man and his beef boy you the fan”

Instagram user @overly.oak1y commented, “all this because he said free durk?? durk got them pressed”

Instagram user @shahadahhh_ stated, “If yall got a song dropping say that but leave durk out of it! Thanks”

Instagram user @phillywikii questioned, “but was begging yb to answer the phone, soo who’s the fan?”

Instagram user @12tnfn added, “Yb next album ‘King Slime’”

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