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

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

BYErika Marie
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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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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.