EXCLUSIVE: Akademiks: I've Never Seen Anyone Fumble Their Career Like Young Thug After Jail

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DJ Akademiks shared his perspective on Young Thug’s post-jail career trajectory, calling it one of the most significant fumbles he’s witnessed in hip-hop. Akademiks explained that Young Thug’s mystique—once fueled by ambiguity around his sexuality and rebellious image—has vanished due to his recent apology tour. Early on, Thug embraced nonconformity, which intrigued fans, but now he’s over-explaining and alienating parts of his audience. Akademiks argued that Young Thug’s efforts to protect his street credibility have backfired, damaging his public persona and chart performance. Unlike other artists who maintained momentum after jail, Thug’s career appears stalled. Akademiks emphasized that the collapsing “street code” and Thug’s transparent image have lessened his allure, leaving him struggling to recapture the enigmatic aura that once defined him.