Young Thug is making waves with his latest merchandise drop for his upcoming album, UY Scuti, by putting his defence attorney, Brian Steel, in the spotlight.
The Atlanta rapper unveiled a t-shirt featuring Steel’s image with the bold acronym “WWBD” (What Would Brian Do?) as part of a box set that includes the highly anticipated album.
The Young Thug UY Scuti project marks his first full-length release since 2023’s Business Is Business and follows his release from jail in connection with the YSL RICO case. While no official release date is confirmed, a billboard spotted in early April 2025 suggests the album may drop in May, coinciding with the third anniversary of Thug’s and Gunna’s arrests in the high-profile case.
🗣️ YOUNG THUG
💽 UY SCUTI
🗓️ MAY 2025 pic.twitter.com/wA2zJRGvSb
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) April 16, 2025Thug has been building hype for UY Scuti for weeks. In March 2025, he and Mariah the Scientist appeared at an NBA game between the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors, showcasing a jersey with the album’s name. The title, UY Scuti, is inspired by one of the largest known stars in the universe, hinting at the project’s ambitious scope. Details about guest features remain under wraps, though Future’s cryptic X post of the title in March sparked speculation.
Young Thug is gearing up to release his next studio album, revealing the title, 'Uy Scuti,' along with cover art and pre-order options — but not a release date.
More: https://t.co/ggj7GXWAPf pic.twitter.com/aUdP9PEfao
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 17, 2025Brian Steel, who played a pivotal role in Thug’s legal defence, is also gaining attention for joining Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team. Steel signed on to represent Diddy in his sex trafficking and racketeering case, with jury selection set for May 5, 2025. Diddy has pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence.
Young Thug’s decision to feature Steel on his merch underscores their bond and adds a unique twist to the UY Scuti rollout. Fans are excited for the album and its creative promotional campaign.
