Young Thug Admits to Buying Bot Streams
In a shocking leaked jailhouse call, Young Thug confesses to spending a whopping $50,000 on fake “bot” streams to push Gunna’s DS4Ever ahead of The Weeknd’s Dawn FM on the Billboard 200.
“The number‑one album you just had… I paid for that, s—. You didn’t honestly earn it… I spent 50 extra grand buying m‑f‑‑‑‑‑ streams.”
He also lamented his own album’s performance and allegedly instructed his team to hit up their “streaming plug” again.
This admission has reignited long-standing concerns over artificial stream manipulation overshadowing genuine talent.
Drake’s Legal Battle Unmasks Industry Stream Turmoil
Meanwhile, Drake has filed a high-stakes lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of using “bots” and pay-for-play tactics to inflate streaming numbers on Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
He alleges this scheme deceived fans and tilted public perception of the track’s popularity.
The suit claims UMG “illegally” inflated streams—citing RICO violations and deceptive business practices—including paying influencers and orchestrating streaming scams and search manipulation.
What This Means for Hip-Hop Culture
These revelations—from street-level confessions to formal court filings—underscore a sad truth: the numbers that define success in modern hip-hop may no longer reflect true artistry or fan support.
When streams can be bought and chart wins manufactured, the culture risks losing its integrity.
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