Gunna has stirred conversation online once again — this time with a bold tattoo update that fans are interpreting as symbolic. The rapper recently shared a photo showing that he had covered up his “YSL” tattoo with a new design: flames inked over the original letters. The striking image quickly caught attention and fueled conversation among hip-hop fans.
The popular Instagram outlet Our Generation Music reposted the image, bringing it to the radar of Young Thug, the co-founder and most prominent figure of YSL. Thug didn’t hold back, jumping into the comment section with a cryptic but pointed message: “I mean… he said it must end lol.”
Thug’s comment appeared to reference a previous statement Gunna made in late 2022 after he accepted an Alford plea deal in the sweeping YSL RICO case. Under the terms of that plea, Gunna did not admit guilt but acknowledged that the prosecution had enough evidence to convict him. In open court, prosecutors read a statement from Gunna: “YSL is a music label and a gang, and I have personal knowledge that members or associates of YSL have committed crimes in furtherance of the gang.”
He continued with a more personal reflection, “I recognize, acknowledge, and deeply regret that my talent and music indirectly furthered YSL the gang to the detriment of my community. YSL as a gang must end.”
While some fans viewed the tattoo cover-up as Gunna distancing himself from YSL entirely, others speculated it was a symbolic gesture — perhaps an attempt at rebranding or a subtle nod to leaving the gang-related controversy behind while continuing his music career.
Shortly after Young Thug’s comment began circulating online, Gunna seemed to respond with a cryptic message of his own — a potential subliminal shot posted to his Instagram Stories. While he didn’t directly address Thug’s remark, fans have been quick to interpret the post as a sign of lingering tension between the two.
The relationship between Gunna and the rest of the YSL camp has remained a topic of debate ever since his release from jail and his decision to take the plea deal. Some members of the hip-hop community have accused him of “snitching,” while others argue that he simply did what was necessary to protect himself and move forward.
As both Gunna and Young Thug continue navigating their respective legal and career paths, fans are watching closely to see whether this latest exchange is just the beginning of a deeper rift — or merely another chapter in the complicated saga of YSL.
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