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Young Thug’s Rich Homie Quan Tribute Prompts Pushback and Disputed Claims

Public back-and-forth over a memorial post revives old rifts in Atlanta rap.

Overview

  • Young Thug said on Instagram that he "never switched" on Rich Homie Quan, posting an old photo and reflecting on their distance.
  • Close affiliates of Quan pushed back, with Rich Homie Monta writing "Don't ride for me" and Quan’s brother Rich Homie Dre posting "Pride & Ego."
  • Thug replied that "Quan went against me" and said he avoided working with YFN Lucci out of loyalty because Quan had issues with Lucci.
  • In new posts captured by DJ Akademiks, Thug told Quan’s family that Quan was about to testify against him, a claim reported without independent proof as Complex notes Quan was subpoenaed but not called and Thug’s lawyer said he gave exculpatory information.
  • Rapper Ralo told Thug to "shut up" as the dispute widened, putting a fresh spotlight on the duo’s fractured Rich Gang era partnership that began with 2014’s "Lifestyle."