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When the bros link up, the vibes are felt! That was the mood last weekend when T.I. surprised Young Thug with a video call. Thugger’s supporters are still celebrating after the rapper’s release from jail on Oct. 31 following the longest trial in Georgia history. Now, a new video shows the Atlanta rappers reuniting in person and keeping the same vibey energy!
Editor’s Note: This article was initially published on Nov. 2 and updated on Nov. 5 with new information and footage. Keep scrolling to see the updates.
As mentioned, a video was going around of Young Thug answering a FaceTime call from T.I. The video shows both rappers smiling in the camera as a group of people surrounding Tip cheered, “Yeahhhh.” T.I. was also seen cheering into the camera. A woman named DomiNque Perry claimed on Instagram that she filmed the video during a pause from Tip directing a movie. Watch the warm video below.
Tip circled back to Instagram on Nov. 5 with another surprise involving Young Thug. The video shows T.I. slowly panning the camera toward Thugger while saying, “Aye man what you gotta tell these people.” Thug responded, “I’m back, I’m back jack.” Then the rap brothers went back and forth with their ATL slang, as Thugger repeatedly said he’s back in the “right way.”
“The Kings have reconvened. #KingJeffrey #KingSr Guess I’m officially outta retirement for tonight. #WelcomeHome,” Tip wrote in the caption.
As previously reported, Young Thug accepted a non-negotiated plea deal on Thursday, Oct. 31. He pled guilty to six counts in his YSL RICO case. Prosecutors sought 25 years in prison and 20 on probation. Ultimately, the judge gave him 40 years, with five years in prison commuted to time served. He will also be on probation for 15 years.
Additionally, the judge forbade Young Thug from contacting any other defendants from the YSL case except for his brother and Gunna. He is also banned from metro Atlanta for 10 years except for specific events, such as four anti-gang violence concerts or presentations a year. He is forbidden from promoting any gang in any form. His dad wasn’t too happy about the temporary ban, though.
On a brighter note, fans might be lucky to see Thugger back in action on the music scene as the judge gave him the freedom to travel for work. One person who was ecstatic for Young Thug to be out and free, conditions aside, is his girlfriend, Mariah The Scientist, and she let it be known.
