Young Thug Reportedly Asked Store Manager to Turn Off Gunna Song Before YSL Showcase
Young Thug has once again fueled conversation about his relationship with former collaborator Gunna after reportedly asking a Manhattan store manager to turn off one of the rapper’s songs.
The moment unfolded while Young Thug, born Jeffery Williams, was in New York ahead of a highly anticipated YSL label showcase at Irving Plaza. According to witnesses and videos circulating online, Williams was shopping in a retail store when “Dollaz On My Head“—a 2020 hit featuring both Young Thug and Gunna—began playing over the store’s speakers.
Witnesses said Williams asked the manager to turn the song off, a brief exchange that quickly spread across social media and reignited discussion about the status of one of Atlanta hip-hop’s most successful partnerships.
Neither Young Thug nor Gunna has publicly commented on the reported incident.
A Viral Moment Before the Show
The interaction may have lasted only a few seconds, but it immediately attracted attention online.
Videos shared on social media appear to show Young Thug speaking with the store manager after the song began playing. According to those present, the rapper requested that the track be changed.
Because the song features both Young Thug and Gunna, many fans interpreted the reported request as another sign that the relationship between the two artists remains strained.
However, Williams has not publicly explained why he wanted the music turned off, and the exact reason remains unknown.
How the YSL Case Changed Their Relationship
Young Thug and Gunna were once among the most recognizable artist pairings in modern Atlanta rap.
Together, they helped define the sound of YSL Records, releasing a string of successful collaborations that earned commercial success and a loyal fan base.
That dynamic changed after both artists were arrested as part of Georgia’s sweeping YSL Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act case.
Gunna, whose legal name is Sergio Kitchens, was released in late 2022 after entering an Alford plea, a legal arrangement in which a defendant maintains innocence while acknowledging prosecutors have enough evidence to pursue a conviction.
His decision sparked intense debate among fans and within the hip-hop community.
Young Thug remained in custody much longer before later resolving his own legal case through a plea agreement.
Distance Between the Former Collaborators
Since returning home, Young Thug has publicly signaled that his relationship with Gunna has changed.
The reported Manhattan incident has become the latest example cited by fans who believe the former collaborators have gone their separate ways both personally and professionally.
Despite years of creating hit records together, neither artist has suggested that a reunion is imminent.
Both Artists Continue on Separate Paths
While their partnership appears to have ended, both rappers have continued building their individual careers.
Gunna has remained commercially active, releasing new music and maintaining a strong presence in hip-hop following his legal case.
Meanwhile, Young Thug has focused on rebuilding his career after spending an extended period involved in one of Georgia’s most closely watched criminal prosecutions.
According to the provided information, Young Thug is also expected to appear on upcoming music with other collaborators, including Future.
Why Fans Are Still Paying Attention
Few rap partnerships in recent memory carried the influence of Young Thug and Gunna.
Their collaborations helped shape the sound of modern Atlanta hip-hop, making every new development involving the two artists a closely watched topic among fans.
The reported store interaction has once again sparked questions about whether the divide between them is permanent.
For now, there is no public indication that either rapper is interested in revisiting the partnership.
Looking Ahead
Whether Young Thug and Gunna ever share a studio again remains uncertain.
Until either artist speaks directly about the viral moment, the reported request to turn off “Dollaz On My Head” stands as another public reminder that one of hip-hop’s most successful collaborations appears firmly in the past.
