Young Thug opened up about fractured friendships and personal regrets in a raw seven-minute single released Thursday night (September 12), using “Man I Miss My Dogs” to apologize following the fallout from leaked jail calls.
The Atlanta rapper, born Jeffery Williams, uses the track to apologize to Mariah The Scientist, Drake, 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Future and Gucci Mane following a string of personal conversations that were leaked online in 2025.
The calls, recorded during his time in custody from 2022 to 2024 as part of the YSL RICO case, revealed intimate details about his relationships and unfiltered opinions about fellow artists.
Man I Miss My Dogs pic.twitter.com/UCfwy8QJyj
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) September 11, 2025
The song opens with a direct message to Mariah The Scientist, who stood by him throughout his legal ordeal.
“Baby, I’m sorry, one of my biggest fears is losing you to the internet/Waking up in our bed without you right by my neck/ Saying don’t you break a sweat, pillow talking ain’t my game,” he raps.
He then turns his attention to Drake, who he criticized in one of the leaked calls. Thug walks back those comments and thanks the Toronto rapper for his loyalty.
“Drizzy, you my brother/ You know I ain’t going against you/ I got manners/ Everything you did for the rap community can’t ban you/ Never diss you/ Came to visit me at Cobb County like my kin do/ F### the jail call, you know the other calls we had.”
Elsewhere in the track, Young Thug reaches out to Lil Baby, noting that the rapper had stopped answering his calls. He reflects on their shared history in Atlanta’s Hip-Hop scene and asks for a chance to reconnect.
He also addresses 21 Savage, who was heard on leaked audio discussing Gunna’s plea deal.
Young Thug Issues Apologies On Instagram
Before releasing the song and video, Thug posted messages to those he was addressing, and the response was immediate. Both Drake and 21 Savage “liked” his Instagram post, signaling some level of support for the olive branch.
“Man I Miss My Dogs” is expected to be part of Thug’s upcoming album UY SCUTI, which is rumored to drop Tuesday (September 19).
The project will be his first full-length release since his legal issues began and appears to focus heavily on reconciliation and reflection.
Thug’s return to music comes as he attempts to reclaim his narrative after a turbulent legal battle and the public fallout from the leaked calls. His release terms include probation restrictions that may shape his future performances and appearances.
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