Fans React to New Song “I Went From” as Tension Between the Two Rappers Grows

A long-rumored collaboration between Young Thug and Gunna has surfaced online, sparking fresh speculation about their strained relationship. The song, titled “I Went From,” reportedly dates back to 2020, before the pair’s involvement in the YSL RICO case, and features both rappers reflecting on their rise from the “trenches” to winning Billboard awards.

The release of the track comes at a tense moment, as rumors of a beef between the two have intensified following Gunna’s decision to take a plea deal in the case. In the aftermath of Gunna’s plea, which led to his release from jail in December 2022, Young Thug has seemingly thrown shade at his former collaborator. On the recent Lil Baby track “Dum, Dumb, And Dumber,” Thug raps, “Never associate with a rat,” a line many fans believe is a subtle diss aimed at Gunna.

In response to these ongoing rumors, Gunna’s lawyer, Steve Sadow, defended the rapper, clarifying that Gunna’s plea deal did not implicate Young Thug in any way. Sadow emphasized that Gunna was not a witness in Thug’s trial, and his plea had no bearing on Thug’s legal situation.

Despite the growing tension, the release of “I Went From” serves as a reminder of the duo’s once-strong working relationship, leaving fans to wonder what the future holds for their collaboration.

Lawyer sets the record straight, emphasizing Gunna’s innocence in cooperating with authorities

Gunna‘s former lawyer is not here for his former client consistently being labeled a snitch, especially since he knows every detail of his case.

Steve Sadow represented Gunna in the YSL RICO trial, which infamously found the rapper released nearly two years before Young Thug after reaching an Alford plea deal.

And while he has maintained that no snitching was involved, fans, media, and even some of his peers have labeled Gunna a rat in the time since his release.

Thug himself also appears to not be on good terms with his artist, and many think he’s hitting out at Gunna on a new snippet he shared to his Instagram Story where he raps, “Never associate with a rat/ Go and get some money, get a pack.”

After the website Sports Skeeda reported on the snippet, Sadow had enough and hit out at the false narrative on his X page.

“I was Gunna’s attorney but I am NOT speaking on his behalf. This long post is solely to set out the truth,” he began. “Gunna did NOT cooperate, and did NOTHING and said NOTHING to cause harm to Thug’s case. He spent 8 months in jail and was released in Dec. 2022 after entering an Alford plea. Gunna’s plea could not and was not used at Thug’s trial and he was never even named as a witness. He received a 5-year suspended sentence, with no reporting, no travel restrictions, no living restrictions, AND NO PROBATION.

“Over the last two years, from media reports, he has performed all over the world, achieved international fame and recognition, and earned millions of dollars. Conversely, Thug went to trial and eventually pled guilty and nolo after spending 30-months in jail, received 15 years probation, with reporting conditions and is not even allowed to live in Atlanta. THOSE THAT HAVE AND CONTINUE TO BAD MOUTH GUNNA, GET OVER IT. NUFF’ SAID.”

He concluded: “Love the street rules and the dry-snitched comments. Oh the fake outrage, same old s**t. Both were charged with RICO. Both faced 20 yrs in prison. Both pled to RICO. Regardless, I’m more than willing to accept the blame for the great deal.”

Upon his release from jail in October, Young Thug sought out and received special permission from the judge who freed him to work with Gunna – but it seems like he might not take her up on the opportunity.

On November 9, Thugger posted — then quickly deleted — a message to his YSL compatriot and former codefendant.

“Gunna stop acting like we friends on the internet, I don’t know u my guy,” he wrote.

Many have speculated about the tension between Thug and Gunna since the latter’s 2022 plea deal.