"Can’t wait to hear the new music"— Fans react as Young Thug facetimes with T.I. after prison release

Rapper Young Thug was released from prison on October 31, 2024, after changing his plea to guilty in Georgia's longest-running criminal trial. Shortly after his release, a video of Thug facetiming with rapper T.I. went viral on October 2, 2024. In the video, a woman named DomiNque Perry claimed she filmed the video with the caption:

"We literally just FaceTimed with Thugga! Shoutout to TI"

Fans of the rappers quickly reacted to the video, taking to the comment section of @theneighborhoodtalk's Instagram account to express their opinions. Commenting on the possibility of Young Thug and T.I. making new music now that the former is out of prison, a netizen stated:

"He smiling ear to ear, can't wait to hear the new music"

An internet user comments on a video of T.I. facetiming Thug (Image via Instagram/ @theneighborhoodtalk)

Internet users also praised T.I. and others in the video facetiming Thug for being there for the rapper.

Internet users comment on a video of T.I. facetiming Thug (Image via Instagram/@theneighborhoodtalk)

Moreover, some internet users expressed excitement about the possible music collaborations that T.I. and Young Thug might release together.

Internet users comment on a video of T.I facetiming Thug (Image via Instagram/@theneighborhoodtalk)

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"Time to get back to it!!!"— T.I. comments on Young Thug's release from prison

On October 31, 2024, Young Thug pleaded guilty in a criminal case in Georgia and was sentenced to 15 years of probation without any prison time. Celebrating the rapper's release, T.I. took to Instagram on November 1, 2024, posting multiple photos of himself with Thug and captioning them:

"Welcome Home lil bruddah. It’s been too long... Time to get back to it!!! #KingJeffrey🫡🫡🫡"

While T.I. celebrated Thug's release, the rapper has previously defended Young Thug and showcased a positive mindset on the outcome of his RICO trial in prior interviews. On May 28, 2024, T.I. made an appearance on The Breakfast Club, where he commented on Thug's return, stating:

“I don’t think that the prosecution has successfully proven the case of him knowingly and willingly participating in an active street gang."

He continued:

"I just don’t see it. I don’t think that the witnesses that they’ve called thus far have proven what they’ve said that they would prove. I just don’t think that the grounds of that case have been presented properly. I just ain’t seen it.”

In addition to T.I., Kevin Liles, CEO of 300 Entertainment, which houses YSL Record, took to Instagram on November 1, 2024, commenting on Young Thug's return from prison. In his caption, Kevin Liles mentioned that words can't express the happiness and relief he felt after learning about Thug's freedom and that:

"There will be a time to discuss the criminalization of hip-hop lyrics and the use of bond denial as a weapon against defendants"

Liles also stated that everyone must remember artists aren't fictional characters but human beings first.

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Thug pleaded guilty to several counts in Georgia, including possession of drugs and firearms. However, he pleaded no contest to racketeering accusations that claimed he was the leader of a criminal gang called YSL (Young Slime Life).

The rapper was in custody for two years after his arrest in May 2022, along with 27 others. Young Thug's indictment spanned 56 counts for violations under Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).