The internet is buzzing after the Atlanta rapper, Young Thug, was spotted spending Christmas with Mariah the Scientist, his girlfriend of almost three years. The reason behind the buzz is related to a recent controversy involving Leena Sayed and Young Thug.
Just days earlier, a video from 2022 was leaked of Thug on a video call with model Leena Sayed, who is now the fiance of world-renowned boxer Devin Haney.
Sayed was on a conjugal visit to the jail. The nature of the call raised questions, with some speculating that it was romantic in nature, especially since Young Thug and Mariah were allegedly already dating as of 2020.
The rapper, however, was quick to address the issue. On Christmas Eve, he took to X where apologized to Mariah publicly, writing:
Sorry to my baby for all this bu****it on the internet. I love u baby and f**k em all we know what’s up with us!
Leena Sayed, responded back to the drama by stating that she is happy with her relationship with Devin Haney as the couple is expecting a child together. Despite the nature of their call, she denied any romantic involvement with Thug.
The reaction by fans and internet users seems to be mixed as some are appreciating Mariah’s loyalty to Young Thug, while others are questioning her decision. One internet user joked about the situation as they wrote:
"Money will make anybody stay"
Others followed through by stating the influence of money on the couple's relationship.
"He got too much money she wasn’t leaving anyway" said one X user.
"She’s smart. If you push him out too much the other b**ches want him tooo" said another.
"When the love of Money prevails" commented an internet user.
"If you were actually sorry, address Mariah by her name" wrote an internet user.
While most of the reactions were sarcastic and pointed out the problems within the relationship, some fans and social media users celebrated the couple's reconciliation.
"Take him back Mariah , jail calls be jail calls they not real. He love you sis" remarked one fan.
"Thug deserve it ! enjoy yo life brudda TO THE FULLEST" commented another.
"Love always prevails" wrote one X user.
"The thug and that scientist lowkey just said f**k the internet & f**k how they feeling" said another fan.
The history between Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist’s relationship
Mariah the Scientist emerged as a singer and songwriter after being discovered by Tory Lanez. She debuted in 2019 with the album Master, and 2021’s Ry Ry World. The big breakthrough came with her third album To Be Eaten Alive (2023) which landed her on the Billboard 200.
Mariah the Scientist and Young Thug first met each other in March 2021 after Mariah wished Young Thug a happy birthday on social media.
When they first met, the connection deepened, resulting in a collaboration and a relationship by October 2021. They’ve made music together like “Walked In” and “Ride,” blending their individual styles.
Challenges within their relationship increased after Young Thug’s RICO arrest in 2022, but Mariah stayed devoted to him by calling him daily and getting fans in a “Thug Free” frenzy at a concert. The couple have stayed together following the rapper's bail in October 2024 through a plea deal.