Young Thug Explains Jay-Z Comments: "I Was Talking [Too] Fast"

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He made it clear that he's not looking for smoke with Hov.

Recent comments made by Young Thug has caused the rapper to come forward to clarify a few things. Yesterday (December 28), Thugger became a trending topic not because of his music, but due to his recent interview with the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast. There were many discussion-worthy moments made by Thug during the discourse, but his remarks about Jay-Z stole attention after he suggested that Hov didn't have 30 songs under his belt that an arena of fans would know word-for-word.

After being contradicted, Thug seemed to backtrack a bit and admitted that Jay-Z "probably got 50 of them b*tches," adding that he was speaking generally about rappers who may be successful but it doesn't resonate when they perform live. Still, the words had already exited his mouth and the internet was quick with the criticism. After 24 hours of taking hits from the public, Thugger posted a brief message to his Instagram Story regarding his comments.

"Don't have jay z on me cause of this internet sh*t," he wrote. "I was talking to fast but y'all know what I meant." Do you think Thugger's statement was misinterpreted?

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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