Young Thug opened up about fractured friendships and private regrets in a uncooked seven-minute single launched Thursday night time (September 12), utilizing “Man I Miss My Dogs” to apologize following the fallout from leaked jail calls.

The Atlanta rapper, born Jeffery Williams, makes use of the observe to apologize to Mariah The Scientist, Drake, 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Future and Gucci Mane following a string of private conversations that have been leaked on-line in 2025.

The calls, recorded throughout his time in custody from 2022 to 2024 as a part of the YSL RICO case, revealed intimate particulars about his relationships and unfiltered opinions about fellow artists.

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— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) September 11, 2025

The tune opens with a direct message to Mariah The Scientist, who stood by him all through his authorized ordeal.

“Baby, I’m sorry, one of my biggest fears is losing you to the internet/Waking up in our bed without you right by my neck/ Saying don’t you break a sweat, pillow talking ain’t my game,” he raps.

He then turns his consideration to Drake, who he criticized in one of many leaked calls. Thug walks again these feedback and thanks the Toronto rapper for his loyalty.

“Drizzy, you my brother/ You know I ain’t going against you/ I got manners/ Everything you did for the rap community can’t ban you/ Never diss you/ Came to visit me at Cobb County like my kin do/ F### the jail call, you know the other calls we had.”

Elsewhere within the observe, Young Thug reaches out to Lil Baby, noting that the rapper had stopped answering his calls. He displays on their shared historical past in Atlanta’s Hip-Hop scene and asks for an opportunity to reconnect.

He additionally addresses 21 Savage, who was heard on leaked audio discussing Gunna’s plea deal.

Young Thug Issues Apologies On Instagram

Before releasing the tune and video, Thug posted messages to these he was addressing, and the response was fast. Both Drake and 21 Savage “liked” his Instagram put up, signaling some degree of help for the olive department.

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“Man I Miss My Dogs” is predicted to be a part of Thug’s upcoming album UY SCUTI, which is rumored to drop Tuesday (September 19).

The venture will probably be his first full-length launch since his authorized points started and seems to focus closely on reconciliation and reflection.

Thug’s return to music comes as he makes an attempt to reclaim his narrative after a turbulent authorized battle and the general public fallout from the leaked calls. His launch phrases embody probation restrictions which will form his future performances and appearances.

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