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What Is Young Thug’s Net Worth?
As of February 2025, Young Thug’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. This valuation is based on his earnings from music sales, streaming royalties, concert performances, and other business ventures, offset by legal expenses and financial constraints due to recent legal troubles.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born Jeffery Lamar Williams on August 16, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia, Young Thug grew up in Zone 3, an impoverished neighborhood that also produced notable artists like Waka Flocka Flame, 2 Chainz, and Ludacris. He was one of 11 children. There are reports that he was sent to juvenile prison for four years after breaking his teacher’s arm in 6th grade. His musical journey began in his late teens, with an initial feature on TruRoyal’s “She Can Go.” He then released a series of mixtapes, “I Came From Nothing,” between 2011 and 2012.
His early mixtapes caught the attention of Gucci Mane, who signed Young Thug to his 1017 Brick Squad record label. This marked a crucial turning point in his career, providing him with a platform to further develop his unique musical style. During this time, Young Thug collaborated with artists like Waka Flocka Flame and Travis Scott, increasing his visibility in the Atlanta rap scene.
Rise to Prominence and Musical Achievements
Young Thug’s career gained considerable momentum in 2014. There were rumors about an $8 million offer to sign with Future’s record label. He also became affiliated with Birdman’s Cash Money Records. He eventually signed with 300 Entertainment. That same year, his collaboration with producer London on Da Track, “Lifestyle,” became a top 20 hit, solidifying his place in the mainstream. The success of “Lifestyle” significantly boosted his profile and earning potential. He received greater opportunities for collaborations and increased performance fees.
In subsequent years, Young Thug collaborated with major artists such as Kanye West, Chief Keef, and Rich Homie Quan. While mixtapes continued to be his primary mode of releasing music, fans eagerly anticipated a full-fledged album. In 2017, he collaborated with Camila Cabello on the hit single “Havana.” The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Top 100, giving Young Thug his first number-one hit. He repeated this feat in 2018, co-writing and providing background vocals for Childish Gambino’s “This Is America,” which also reached the number-one spot.
In 2019, Young Thug released his debut studio album, “So Much Fun,” which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. It included the Billboard Hot 100 top-twenty singles “The London” and “Hot.” In 2020, his single “Go Crazy” with Chris Brown peaked at number three on the Hot 100, becoming his first top-ten single as a lead artist. Young Thug reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time on Travis Scott’s “Franchise.” His 2021 compilation album “Slime Language 2” hit number one on the Billboard 200, and he reached number one on the Hot 100 for a third time on Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy” alongside Future. In October 2021, his second studio album, “Punk,” was released. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming his third number-one album and second chart-topping project of the year.
Legal Issues and Financial Impact
Young Thug has faced several legal challenges throughout his career. In February 2014, he was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, reckless conduct, reckless driving, and driving without a seat belt. In July 2015, he was arrested at his home in Atlanta on drugs and weapons charges. Police charged him with felony cocaine possession, felony marijuana possession, and three counts of felony drug possession. In 2017, he was sued by Heritage Select Homes for owing more than $2.2 million in payments on his 11,000 square feet, six-bedroom, 11-bathroom Atlanta home. The specific address of the house is unavailable.
In May 2022, Young Thug was arrested at his home in Atlanta’s Buckhead suburb. He was one of 28 people charged on allegations, including participation in criminal street activities and conspiracy to violate the RICO Act (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act). The indictment claimed that Thug and 27 other individuals, operating as a group called “Young Slime Life,” participated in murder, aggravated assault, theft, drug possession, armed robbery, and more between 2012 and 2020. Young Thug was accused of being one of Young Slime Life’s leaders. One of the allegations listed in the indictment is the April 2015 incident in which an alleged YSL member named Jimmy Winfrey allegedly shot at Lil Wayne’s tour bus.
His legal troubles have significantly impacted his ability to earn, especially from touring. Young Thug explained to radio host Big Boy that canceling shows and festivals due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and his subsequent arrest costs artists on his level millions of dollars. He stated that he would make approximately $500,000 per show. He estimated that he would lose $5 million if he didn’t do ten shows. His expenses also remained high, with him spending up to $2 million on quarantine-related expenses for his family, further impacting his finances.
Personal Life and Real Estate
Young Thug has six children (three sons and three daughters) with four different women, becoming a father for the first time at 17 years old. He was engaged to Jerrika Karlae in April 2015, but they split up in December 2020. In 2021, he started dating singer Mariah the Scientist.
In 2017, it was revealed that Young Thug was being sued by Heritage Select Homes for owing more than $2.2 million in payments on his 11,000 square feet, six-bedroom, 11-bathroom Atlanta home. It is unknown whether he has other Real Estate investments at this time.
