Has Young Thug returned to performing live? Atlanta artist set to headline upcoming music festival

The Grammy award-winning artist, Young Thug, has an eventful summer ahead. He is set to headline Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash festival in Chicago on June 22. The festival’s third night will feature Young Thug alongside fellow Atlanta rappers such as Future, Lil Yachty, Quavo, and others.

This Chicago performance marks the first of two major shows for Young Thug this year. Following his release from jail in late 2024, he was announced as a headliner for Les Ardentes, an electro-rock festival in Belgium in July. Young Thug’s upcoming performances will be his first since his release from jail almost a year ago.

Fans in Atlanta eager to see the rapper in his hometown might have to wait a bit longer due to his strict probation terms. Young Thug, after leaving Fulton County Jail and being sentenced to 15 years of probation in the “Young Slime Life” gang trial, initially faced a 10-year ban from the metro Atlanta area. However, a judge later revised his probation conditions to allow him to stay in his Atlanta home for up to two weeks at a time, four times a year, as long as he adheres to the terms laid out by the court.

Despite the restrictions on his movement, Young Thug has been actively involved in the music scene, collaborating with artists like Lil Baby and Playboi Carti. While he has not released any new solo music this year, he recently hinted at upcoming music on social media. The enigmatic artist teased his fans with the phrase “UY Scuti,” referencing a red star in the Milky Way galaxy that is one of the largest known stars.

Young Thug’s cryptic posts on Instagram under the username “UY Scuti” have sparked speculation among fans and fellow artists, including Atlanta stars Lil Baby and Future. Although no new music had been released as of a certain time, the anticipation for a potential drop was palpable.

With his legal obligations and artistic endeavors in mind, Young Thug’s future in the music industry remains promising. Despite the challenges he has faced, the rapper’s resilience and creativity continue to captivate audiences worldwide. As fans eagerly await his next moves, Young Thug’s impact on the music industry remains undeniable, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the world of hip-hop.