Atlanta rap icon Young Thug sent shockwaves through the internet on June 12, 2025, after suggesting during a livestream with popular streamer Adin Ross that he might trade in his mic for a streaming setup. While the moment was filled with laughter, fans aren’t quite sure whether to laugh it off — or take it seriously.
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“I Want to Start Streaming… I’m Going to Stop Doing Music.”
That one-liner from Young Thug hit hard during the lighthearted stream with Adin Ross. The rapper, full of energy, casually dropped the bombshell:
“I want to start streaming. I’m going to stop doing music.”
Adin’s reaction? Pure panic.
“No, no, no, don’t do that, they’re going to blame me!”
Ross even tried to steer the conversation back to music, asking when Thug’s album was dropping — a clear sign he didn’t quite buy the retirement talk either.
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What’s Behind the Sudden Streaming Interest?
It wasn’t just a random joke. Thug seemed genuinely intrigued by Adin Ross’s lifestyle — jet-setting, gaming, and reportedly pulling in $1 million monthly from Kick, the streaming platform currently disrupting Twitch’s dominance.
“Y’all live like a cool life. Y’all go everywhere every day,” Thug said, clearly impressed.
And with Adin’s numbers — including a record-breaking stream with Donald Trump in 2024 that peaked at over 580,000 live viewers — it’s easy to see the appeal.
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But Is He Really Leaving Music?
Let’s not get carried away. Despite the teasing talk, Young Thug is still very much in the game:
• He announced a new album earlier this year titled UY Scuti.
• In April 2025, he dropped “Money on Money” featuring Future, which sparked buzz online.
• He’s booked to perform at the Summer Smash Festival later this month — not exactly the actions of someone bowing out of music.
So while the idea of a streaming pivot is fun to imagine, Thug’s calendar screams music first.
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Fans Are Torn
On social media, reactions have been a mix of confusion, jokes, and concern:
• “Thug just trolling. Man got an album coming. Relax.”
• “Bro saw Adin’s Kick bag and started rethinking life.”
• “Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised. Streaming money realer than rap money these days.”
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Final Word: Is It a Joke or a Teaser?
Realistically, Young Thug isn’t quitting music any time soon. But what his comments do show is how attractive new revenue streams like Kick are — even for artists at the top of their game. Whether he’s serious or not, his curiosity reflects a larger trend: entertainers are now seeing streaming not just as a hobby, but as a viable career path.
For now, Thug’s fans can breathe easy. The mic isn’t getting dusty just yet — but don’t be shocked if you see Young Thug: Live on Kick someday soon.
