Mariah the Scientist and Young Thug’s relationship has garnered media attention amid recent events involving Thug’s past jail call with Instagram model Leena Sayed. She is boxer Devin Haney’s wife.
The viral video, timestamped July 29, 2022, was shared by DJ Akademiks on X (formerly Twitter) and shows Sayed crying on the phone call as she tells the rapper,
"I don't like anyone. No one's like you. I don't like them... I want you."
While Thug, who was in jail at that time, tells her,
"I don't want to be a burden.”
Ever since its release on social media, the clip has garnered 16 million views. Sayed took to her Instagram handle to clear the air. She reportedly explained that the video was from her past when she was not in a relationship with her “baby daddy,” indicating that she is pregnant with Devin Haney’s child. She further added that she “would never talk to thug or any other man.”
Weighing in on the controversy, Young Thug took to X to set the record straight. He clarified that he and Sayed are just friends.
He wrote:
"Man me and twin was talking bout some whole other serious shit, I don’t know y she spoke on loving other people or anything else..."
However, this has sparked interest in Young Thug’s personal life, who is currently dating Mariah the Scientist. Reportedly, the duo met in March 2021 when she reached out to him online to wish him on his birthday. They started dating in October 2021. Here are the details about their relationship.
Exploring the relationship timeline of Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist
Mariah the Scientist, born Mariah Amani Buckles, has always been a strong supporter of her boyfriend, especially during the time when he was in prison. Here is how their relationship has evolved over the past few years.
March 2021
Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, met Mariah the Scientist through an online text when she reportedly reached out to him to wish him on his birthday.
October 2021
After several months of knowing each other, the duo officially started dating in October 2021. They released their first track, titled "Walked In," shortly before they came into a relationship.
November 2021
Young Stoner Life released pictures of them sitting next to each other.
August 2022
Their relationship was confirmed in August 2022 after Young Thug sent Mariah gifts from the prison, which she shared on social media.
August 2023
Mariah yelled, “Free my baby daddy” onstage as she addressed the Atlanta rapper and his ongoing case. It was during her performance at Outside Lands in San Francisco, California.
October 2023
The couple released matching songs celebrating their love. Thug shared a track called "From A Man," while Mariah's track was titled "From A Woman" on her album, To Be Eaten Alive.
December 2023
Mariah reportedly confirmed that they had discussed marriage, as per a report in Distractify.
January 2024
A leaked video showing a jail conversation between Mariah and Thug went viral online. In the video, the couple expresses their love and how much they miss each other. Mariah said, "Merry Christmas, baby, I love you," and thanked him for the gifts.
October 31, 2024
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Young Thug was released from prison after he accepted a pleading guilty related to gun, drug, and gang-related charges. It was a moment of joy and gratitude for the couple. Mariah reportedly said his freedom was a “great opportunity” for their relationship.
As far as the viral video between Young Thug and Leena Sayed is concerned, Mariah the Scientist has not yet responded to it.
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