Brief
Young Thug says he’ll drop a Mary J. Blige‑inspired R&B album before year‑end
The Atlanta rapper discussed his upcoming R&B project and hinted at unreleased tracks with Drake.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Young Thug told hosts Kris D. Lofton and Gianni Paolo on the "The Crew Has It" podcast that he is preparing an untitled R&B album for release before the end of 2026, drawing heavily on Mary J. Blige’s sound.
What happened
During the interview recorded at ComplexCon in Los Angeles on October 6, the rapper said the project will feature mostly upbeat, sexual tracks with a few heartbreak songs. He also mentioned that he has several collaborations with Drake in his vault, including the 2020 leak "What a Time to Be a Slime," and that those songs may appear on the new album.
What was said
"This year, R&B motherf—er. I’m going R&B, I’m going R&B," Thug said, adding, "That bi— real, I’m going Mary J. I’m going real R&B." He also noted, "We got a few songs. We got sh–. We finna drop. We finna do what we gotta do."
Key facts
- Young Thug announced an untitled R&B album slated for release before the end of 2026. (billboard.com)
- He cited Mary J. Blige as a primary influence for the album’s sound. (billboard.com)
- Thug hinted at unreleased collaborations with Drake that could appear on the project. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “Young Thug Teases Drake Collaborations & Says He’s Releasing an R&B Album Later This Year: ‘This Mary J. ’”
