Gunna Shows Support For Young Thug During "Hot" Performance In Dubai

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: Gunna attends his DS4EVER LA Listening Party on January 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for DS4EVER Presented by Gunna, Young Stoner Life Records, 300 Entertainment)
17,000 fans showed out for Gunna in Dubai.

While Young Thug awaits his RICO trial to resume in the new year, Gunna is exploring the world. It’s been over a year since the Drip Or Drown rapper was released after accepting an Alford Plea. We’ve heard very little from Thug’s corner about his thoughts about his protegé. Still, Gunna has continuously expressed his support for the Slime Season artist. Recently, he took to the stage in Dubai where he performed “fukumean” and several other anthems while declaring “Free Jeffrey.”

Although Gunna came through in support of his latest album, a gift & a curse, he delivered some of his biggest pre-arrest hits. During “Hot,” his collaboration with Young Thug, a massive sign that called for the Punk rapper’s popped up on the screen behind Gunna. It undoubtedly earned plenty of applause from the audience. However, some fans felt a type of way. There’s still the narrative that Gunna ratted on his co-defendant to regain his freedom.

Gunna Takes On Dubai

Gunna’s recent performance in Dubai remains one of the few times he’s hit the stage since coming home. Following the release of his latest album, Gunna performed a pair of shows in Los Angeles and New York. Both performances proved that his grip on the culture hasn’t waned. Fans showed out for him, quickly revealing that none of the allegations against him have deterred people from listening to his music. Still, it remains to be seen whether he’ll be touching the stage in Atlanta soon. Perhaps, we’ll have to wait to see how the YSL trial pans out first.

Speaking of the YSL trial, Young Thug’s attorney recently opened a "motion to dismiss" appeal. Ultimately, Thug’s attorney, Brian Steele, followed through with his promise to try and get the case dismissed. The judge previously denied the possibility of dismissing the case. However, if the appeal proves to be successful, we might see Young Thug come home soon. Check out Gunna’s performance in Dubai above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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