Young Thug announces first live performance since prison release

Young Thug has announced his first live performance since his release from jail following a plea deal.

The rapper is set to headline the Les Ardentes festival in Belgium on July 5, marking his first show since his 2022 arrest. While fans eagerly anticipate his return to the stage, Thug has yet to make a public comment on the announcement and has not scheduled any U.S. concerts, despite his plea deal requiring him to perform four charity gigs per year.

Thug’s silence could be due to ongoing legal issues. He is involved in a lawsuit with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), a major music company, which claims that Thug signed a $5.25 million loan agreement in 2017. After allegedly failing to repay the loan, AEG asserts that Thug forfeited rights to his publishing and live performance promotions.

AEG previously sued him in 2022 for breach of contract, accusing him of independently booking concerts and keeping all proceeds, despite AEG holding exclusive rights to his performances.

The rapper is also fighting the government over possessions seized during raids on his home, including cash, jewelry, and several luxury cars, such as a 2022 Porsche 911 and a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Maybach.

While the lawsuit’s outcome remains uncertain, Thug’s upcoming Belgium show will be a significant milestone in his return to live performances.