ATLANTA — On September 4, 2025, rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, faced major backlash after a leaked jail call revealed him insulting Memphis artist GloRilla, calling her “ugly AF” and “undesirable.” The remarks quickly went viral on social media, prompting Young Thug to issue a public apology amid his ongoing racketeering trial.
GloRilla, real name Gloria Hallelujah Woods, responded by sharing prior flirtatious messages from Young Thug, fueling debates about misogyny in hip-hop and heightening tensions in the music industry.
The Leaked Clip
In the audio circulating online, Young Thug harshly criticized GloRilla, remarking:
“Long ass bullsht ass wig, skinny sht, goddamn big ass head, big mouth… I would not pursue her, like at all… that sh*t ain’t nun.”
Fans reacted with outrage on X (formerly Twitter). One user wrote: “Zesty ass was locked up getting fat gossiping like a b*tch, he wasn’t lifting no weights.” Another added: “He went too far with this, I’m glad they are releasing all of this so we can all agree he’s a certified hater.”
GloRilla’s Response
GloRilla appeared to respond cryptically on X without naming Young Thug:
“Mind you dis da same n***a blowing my phone up to ask what color my eyes is lmaooo.”
The incident comes amid other leaked clips this week showing Young Thug allegedly speaking negatively about Kendrick Lamar, Gunna, and other artists.
Young Thug Addresses Backlash
Young Thug posted on X, seemingly responding to the criticism:
“Bashing me only goin f— that rap community up more, I’m the blue to this fake a– game.”
The Atlanta rapper has been dealing with multiple leaked audio clips from jail calls and police interrogations during his three-year incarceration awaiting his YSL RICO trial. Some of these clips, including discussions involving Peewee Roscoe, have sparked further scrutiny and debate online.
Roscoe defended Young Thug, stating:
“That’s what you’re supposed to do… a real street n***a. He kept it silent, kept it overly real. Really, tried to pull me out the hole.”
The controversy underscores the challenges Young Thug faces navigating public opinion while managing ongoing legal proceedings.
