Young Thug Supports Kevin McCall Following EBT Disclosure
Rapper Young Thug has extended a financial lifeline to singer Kevin McCall after McCall disclosed his use of an EBT card on the YouTube show “Back On Figg.” This public gesture follows McCall expressing his struggles and mentioning his past work with Chris Brown.
Young Thug Offers Support to Kevin McCall
Young Thug took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to offer McCall $25,000. In his message, Thug indicated that he believed Chris Brown would eventually reach out as well. McCall had previously claimed that Brown owed him money, voicing his frustrations about seeing Brown’s successful Breezy Bowl XX tour.
Back On Figg Show Highlights
- Kevin McCall appeared emotional during the “Back On Figg” show.
- He questioned, “Why the f*ck I got an EBT card?”
- McCall asked Brown for $25,000 for songs he allegedly owes him.
Young Thug’s post featured a message of solidarity: “Kevin McCall hit me my n*a, I’ll give u the 25k u need.” His tweet has generated mixed reactions from fans, with some questioning the appropriateness of the gesture while others commended Thug’s generosity.
Reactions from Fans
- One fan humorously remarked, “So all I gotta do is cry and complain about having EBT and I get 25k?”
- Another commenter criticized, “Chris Brown owes him nothing, stop enabling such behavior.”
- Conversely, supporters praised Thug with comments like, “we love a generous thug.”
Background on Kevin McCall and Chris Brown
McCall and Brown have collaborated on several notable tracks in the early 2010s. Some of their well-known works include:
| Year | Song Title |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Deuces |
| 2011 | Strip |
Kevin McCall also released his debut single “Naked” in 2012. Meanwhile, Chris Brown recently concluded his Breezy Bowl XX tour, which featured stops across Europe and North America, including a show in New Orleans earlier this month. He performed alongside artists like Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and Jhené Aiko.
This gesture from Young Thug shines a light on the dynamics within the music industry, especially regarding friendships and financial struggles among artists.
