Posted by Following his departure from Capitol Records, Kodak Black has publicly addressed the recent recruitment pitch from Young Thug. The Florida rapper, now operating as a free agent, has laid out specific, high-stakes conditions for any potential deal with YSL Records, signaling that he is not looking for a standard contract.
During a recent live stream, Kodak Black addressed the offer Thugger extended late last month. When prompted by fans about the possibility of joining the YSL roster, the rapper made his position clear. “Yeah, Thug talking about whatever I think I want if I do a deal. Oh yeah? Well sh*t. I need a collab album with Mariah The Scientist, I need a hundred millions…”
The demand for a nine-figure signing bonus and a collaborative project with the R&B singer—who is currently in a relationship with Young Thug—highlights the unconventional nature of the negotiations. While the rapper trailed off after stating these two primary requirements, the message to the industry was clear: his next career move will be on his own terms.
Young Thug’s initial overture came shortly after news broke that Kodak Black had officially parted ways with Capitol Records. Thugger took to social media to express his interest, stating, “If he would do a deal with me, I would give that boy whateva he think he want #NoCizzy.”
Kodak Black’s recent history in the music industry has been marked by significant transitions. After completing an eight-year tenure with Atlantic Records, he signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Capitol in 2022. His output during that period included projects like Pistolz & Pearlz and When I Was Dead. Following his final release under the label, Kodak the Blessing, in early June, the artist has been navigating his newfound independence.
As of now, it remains to be seen whether Young Thug will meet these ambitious demands or if the public exchange will remain a hypothetical scenario. For now, the industry continues to watch how one of hip-hop’s most unpredictable figures will navigate his next chapter.