"Christmas came early for Mariah": Internet reacts with hilarious Mariah the Scientist memes as Young Thug is officially free

Rapper Young Thug was released from jail after entering a non-negotiated plea deal amid his YSL RICO trial. The rapper, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, spent over 900 days behind bars following his arrest on racketeering and gang-related charges. The singer has now been sentenced to time served and 15 years old probation.

Young Thug entered a no-contest plea to violating Fulton County, Georgia’s RICO Act, and leading a street gang. He pleaded guilty to multiple other charges.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker asked Young Thug in court if it was his decision to enter the plea because he was guilty.

“Is it your decision to waive these rights and enter a guilty plea deal because you are in fact guilty?” Whitaker asked.

The Grammy-winning artist responded by saying "yes” before his attorney interjected him on one of the counts.

The rapper’s girlfriend and R&B singer Mariah the Scientist has since reacted to his release in a text sent to WSBTV's Michael Seiden, who asked her for a comment. She said that it was more than what they prayed for and were grateful for the opportunity, calling it the "greatest opportunity."

“Thank you Judge Paige Whitaker for giving us the opportunity to move forward with our life! Thank you Brian Steel and Keith Adams and every attorney working on this case, tireless. THANK YOU!” Mariah said.

Netizens have since created hilarious memes of the pair on X, with one netizen commenting that "Christmas came early for Mariah." Others said that Mariah's next album will be "full of love songs," as some claimed that they wished to exchange places with the singer for the night.

Internet user reacts to Young Thug’s release (Image via Instagram)

“Mariah the Scientist Next album finna be full of love songs omg,” an X user said.

“Mariah the Scientist on the way to pick up her man rn,” a netizen said.

“Mariah the scientist not gonna be able to walk for weeks,” another internet user said.

“I need to switch bodies with Mariah the scientist just for tonight,” an X user said.

“Mariah the scientist RUNNING TO ATLANTA AS WE SPEAK,” a platform user said.

“Oh, to be Mariah The Scientist tonight,” another netizen said.

As Young Thug entered his plea deal, it brought an end to the multi-defendant YSL RICO case, which holds the record for being the longest trial held in Georgia. Other reactions to the rapper being put on house arrest had people claiming that Thug's girlfriend was going to "have the longest evening."

“15 year probation is fine for a millionaire who gets to lay next to Mariah the scientist every night he will be ok LMAOO,” an X user said.

“Mariah the scientist bout to have the longest evening,” another internet user said.

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Inside Mariah the Scientist and Young Thug’s relationship as the former released on probation

Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist are rumored to have started to date in November 2021. This was when Young Stoner Life posted a picture of them cozying up. In August 2022, following the rapper’s arrest, he sent up balloon decorations and a gift for his girlfriend as he spent time behind bars.

Mariah the Scientist has advocated for his freedom throughout her career since 2021. He even appeared in her From A Woman music video, which is part of her To Be Eaten Alive album. Young Thug released a companion single From A Man as well.

Mariah the Scientist, whose real name is Mariah Amani Buckles, spoke about their relationship in a Way Up with Angela Yee interview. She said that it was "almost like jail solidified [our] relationship."

“I’m willing to wait it out because I feel like he’s the one. If I didn't really see that in him, I probably wouldn’t,” the singer said.

Mariah also revealed on Instagram that she was not allowed to visit the rapper in prison as authorities claimed that their system was down on October 6, 2024. She revealed that she had created a sign that read “Happy Anniversary” with Scotch tape.

Thug was also spotted wearing an “I Love Mariah” black hoodie in his recent court appearance, ahead of his girlfriend’s October 27 birthday.

Apart from house arrest, Young Thug has also been ordered to serve 100 hours of community service. He has been ordered not to contact fellow gang members or co-defendants.

The rapper is also prohibited from remaining in the metropolitan area of Atlanta for the first 10 years of his 15-year probation, except under special circumstances.