Question 1

Does Young Thug write his own songs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Young Thug writes his own raps and melodic hooks, and he is credited across his catalog, from 'Hot' to 'The London.' He is known for an unconventional process, reportedly planning his lyrics by drawing shapes and signs rather than writing them out, and his eccentric melodic delivery reshaped modern rap.

Question 2

Who is Young Thug?

Accepted Answer

Young Thug, born Jeffery Lamar Williams, is an Atlanta rapper known for his experimental, melodic vocal style and his influence on a generation of hip-hop. He founded the label YSL Records in 2016.

Question 3

Did Young Thug win a Grammy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Young Thug won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year as a co-writer of [Childish Gambino](/artist/childish-gambino/)'s 'This Is America' in 2019. He contributed to the track's writing despite not being a lead performer on it.

Question 4

Was Young Thug on 'Havana'?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Young Thug is featured on Camila Cabello's 'Havana,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017. It became one of the biggest hits to carry his name.

Question 5

What is Young Thug's biggest album?

Accepted Answer

So Much Fun (2019) is his commercial peak, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and led by 'Hot' and 'The London.' It followed years of acclaimed mixtapes that built his reputation.

Question 6

How many albums has Young Thug released?

Accepted Answer

Young Thug has released four studio albums: So Much Fun (2019), Punk (2021), Business Is Business (2023), and UY Scuti (2025). Much of his earlier influential work came through mixtapes rather than official albums.

Question 7

Why is Young Thug called King Slime?

Accepted Answer

Young Thug goes by 'King Slime' as the leader of his YSL (Young Stoner Life) collective and label, where 'slime' is a term of loyalty and brotherhood. He also uses nicknames like Thugger and Spider.

Question 8

Who wrote 'The London'?

Accepted Answer

'The London,' featuring J. Cole and Travis Scott, was co-written by Young Thug and his collaborators for the 2019 album So Much Fun. It became one of his highest-charting singles.