Young Thug Defends 'UY SCUTI' Whiteface Cover as Satire of Fame and Race
In a podcast clip shared by host Big Loon, he frames the image as a playful provocation about whiteness being treated as a shortcut to superstardom.
Overview
- He told the It's Up There podcast the cover was "some funny s**t" meant to push the envelope and urged listeners not to take it too seriously.
- He argued that the industry often elevates white artists to "the biggest" status, invoking Michael Jackson narratives and name‑checking Eminem.
- The rollout drew criticism not only for the whiteface artwork but also for the opening track, Ninja, which uses the N‑word with a hard R.
- The explanation clip was posted by Big Loon on Twitter, fueling a split between critics who see harm in the imagery and supporters who view it as satire.
- Released September 26, UY SCUTI is his first full-length since his June 2024 jail release, with outlets reporting over 45 million first‑week streams and credits including Metro Boomin, Future and YFN Lucci.