In a recent episode of the Club Ambition podcast, SOUND and the crew broke down Young Thug’s latest single, spotlighting Future’s standout feature and a symbolic, high-energy video that nods to hip-hop royalty.
The panel agreed that while the track itself may not be album-defining, Future’s verse is undeniably the centerpiece. One host likened him to a “reliable stock,” saying, “Future does not miss on features.” The music video, featuring a torn-down Lamborghini Urus, draws visual parallels to Kanye West and Jay-Z’s Otis — a deliberate homage that amplifies the song’s dynamic-duo energy.
Despite the visual flair, the hosts question whether the track is strong enough to lead an album. Still, they speculate it’s part of a bigger plan, with Thug’s album allegedly dropping May 9, marking three years since his arrest — a date loaded with symbolic weight.
Lyrically, the hosts detect subliminal jabs at Gunna, citing references to betrayal and snitching. The beef remains unspoken but evident, especially when layered over the timing and content of Thug’s return.
The episode also dives into Young Thug’s recent GQ interview, where he appeared masked — a Kanye-esque creative choice the hosts say is part of a broader effort to rebuild his superstar mystique. “It feels like he’s been reading in jail,” one host remarked, noting a sharper, more intentional version of Thug re-emerging.
They question why Thug skipped the tradition of releasing a “First Day Out” track, a move they say could’ve amplified his return. While the excitement is growing, the podcast consensus is that Thug’s comeback hasn’t fully peaked yet.
Zooming out, the hosts examine how the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef has frozen the industry, delaying drops and muting artists. They highlight how Lil Yachty’s recent releases slipped under the radar, possibly due to the ongoing lyrical war.
They revisit Thug and Future’s 2017 joint tape Super Slimey, acknowledging it didn’t live up to its hype, though they’re hopeful about a potential sequel. The chemistry between the two remains strong — especially on this new release.
The conversation rounds out with a reflection on Drake’s influence on Atlanta’s rise, from co-signing Migos during their “Versace” era to putting Lil Baby on the map with “Yes Indeed.” They credit Drake as a powerful force in shaping the city’s global impact — a sentiment echoed in Thug’s recent GQ interview where he called himself a “Drake fan.”
As for Kendrick’s jabs at Atlanta in his beef? The hosts agree those bars didn’t land. Most of Atlanta, including Future, Lil Baby, and Thug, seem to be firmly in Drake’s corner.
