Young Thug started the year off by earning his first No. 1 record on Billboard’s Hot 100, his “Havana” collaboration with pop star Camila Cabello. Aside from leaked records, not much was heard from Thugger after that, until the Atlanta rapper announced he isn’t dropping any new records in 2018. “I got a deaf brother. So, I want to act deaf for a year, I ain’t going to put out no music this year. 2019, I’mma probably drop Hi-Tunes,” said Young Thug in an interview with Hypebeast.
A surprising move, Young Thug now releases a three-track EP titled Hear No Evil. Out now on iTunes, the project features guest appearances by Nicki Minaj, Lil’ Uzi Vert and 21 Savage. Southside, DJ Spinz, Rex Kudo and Charlie Handsome contribute on the production side.