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Young Thug Plays Surprise Set at Fulton County Courthouse After ‘UY SCUTI’ Release

A probation change earlier this year let him return for business, turning the YSL trial site into a pointed album promotion.

Overview

  • The free performance on Sunday in downtown Atlanta was announced hours earlier on Twitter with the exact courthouse address.
  • The show was livestreamed from 4 p.m. ET on YouTube and Twitch as part of the album rollout.
  • He performed songs including "Ski" and "Digits" and told the crowd to "stop the violence" in Atlanta.
  • Choosing the Fulton County Courthouse — the venue for the YSL case — added clear symbolism as clips circulated widely online.
  • UY SCUTI, released Sept. 26, is a 21-track project featuring Future, Travis Scott, Cardi B, T.I., Sexyy Red, YFN Lucci, Ken Carson, Mariah The Scientist, and Lil Baby.