Lil Baby Greatly Respects Young Thug For These Reasons

Without Young Thug, Lil Baby's rap career would most likely be non-existent. Thug revealed on an episode of "expediTiously with Tip 'T.I.' Harris" that he knew Lil Baby before fame because the two reportedly lived close to each other in Atlanta. While Lil Baby was serving a two-year sentence in prison, Young Thug revealed that he frequently called him, encouraging him to monetize his rap skills.

Lil Baby previously discussed Young Thug's impact on his career.

"Young Thug gave me all the jewels," Baby explained to XXL. "He literally paid me to leave the area. 'Bruh, you can rap, you got it,' he said. You could be the next victim. You've got to get out of the hood... 'I'm going to pay you to come to the studio.'"

Young Thug having influenced Lil Baby to take his rap career seriously and even paid him to leave the hood, means a lot to Lil Baby. The rapper Lil Baby is forever greatful to Young Thug for believing in him and providing him with the necessary supports for his music career.

Now that Young Thug is faced with several criminal charges, Lil Baby also is supporting him during this difficult time for the rapper. You can also say Lil Baby is greatful to Young Thug and paying his dues to the Grammy award winning rapper for his song This is America with.