The internet was set ablaze when singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist took an unexpected jail call from rapper Young Thug during her interview, alongside Angel Reese and Latto. It sparked a viral moment that resonated deeply with fans.
On September 19, 2024, Mariah the Scientist was invited to a recent episode of Angel Reese's Unapologetically Angel podcast with a fellow guest, rapper Latto. During the interview, Angel Reese touched on the relationship status between Mariah the Scientist and Young Thug, who has been incarcerated since May 2024.
In an unexpected turn of events, Young Thug called Mariah mid-interview, making the moment even more iconic and sparking widespread reactions across social media. Users on X expressed admiration for Mariah the Scientist's authenticity and loyalty to Young Thug, saying:
"She's too real for that🥺❤️".
"Young Thug gotta marry Mariah, man 😭😭😭," another on X.
Many users on X expressed enthusiasm, suggesting that Mariah the Scientist should marry Young Thug and eagerly anticipated their reunion upon his release. Numerous fans also admired her unwavering commitment, noting that she answers his calls regardless of where she is, further solidifying their bond in the public eye.
""I can't wait to see you wit dis man OUUSSSIIDERE" lmfaooo angel pleaseee,"one wrote.
"lord lotto lmao here go angela oh i can't wait to see u with this man lmaoo i mean we all said this who n where tf is he 😂😂😂," another on X.
"Mariah just like me I will answer the phone wherever for my man 😂😂😂😂," third on X.
"Answer the phone when daddy calls. She real for that," netizen on X.
Moreover, some users on X humorously speculated that Mariah the Scientist might not receive future podcast invitations due to the unexpected call, while others playfully expressed their disbelief at the situation.
"Bro, never getting invited to a podcast again 😭," one on X.
""This so ghetto" Girl!!! Ya think?!" another on X.
Mariah the Scientist and Young Thug first sparked dating rumours in September 2021, and by May 2022, the pair publicly confirmed their relationship. Following Young Thug's arrest for violations of Georgia's anti-racketeering, gang laws, and other offences, Mariah has remained by his side, offering her support.
Mariah the Scientist answers a call from incarcerated Young Thug mid-interview: Why is he behind bars?
On Thursday, Mariah the Scientist joined Angel Reese and Latto for a candid interview that took an unexpected turn when her phone rang, leading to an emotional exchange with Young Thug. Following the call, Reese inquired about Mariah and Thug's romance, to which Mariah expressed her deep affection for him, stating that she visits the courthouse simply to breathe the same air as him.
"It's cute, you know. I love him. It is kind of like [long-distance] but I get to see him in court, so I be going to court. Sometimes I fall asleep in there. I just go to breathe his air… I love my man, yes. I love him," Mariah said.
Furthermore, Mariah the Scientist reflected on the difficulty and the emotional struggle surrounding their relationship since Thug has been incarcerated. She further noted that her partner has been in jail for a longer period than they had been together before his arrest.
"It's had, If somebody told me that a few months into my relationship my man would get locked up? He's been locked up now for longer than we were in a relationship before he got locked up," Mariah said.
The Atlanta rapper, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, was incarcerated under multiple charges, and a 56-page-long indictment was filed against the rapper on May 9, 2022. As per LA Times, the rapper has been accused of two major counts by Georgia law enforcement, which are:
"conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act for an offence dating to January 2013, and criminal street gang activity for an offence dating to May 2018."
The trial against the RICO criminal case official began on November 27, 2023, but as per NBC, it was put on hiatus after a previous judge was recused. His bail bond was denied several times and is currently being held at the Fulton County Superior Court.