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A recent viral moment has sparked discussion across the music community after rapper Young Thug appeared to claim he does not know who The Alchemist is. The misunderstanding started when stylist Ian Connor shared a text conversation with the rapper on X, asking Thug if he had seen a meme about them releasing an introspective jazz album with The Alchemist, or if he even knew who The Alchemist was. Young Thug’s quick reply, “Who’s this?” spread rapidly online, causing disbelief among fans and fellow artists.The comment immediately sparked reactions on social media, with users expressing disbelief that the rapper had supposedly never heard of one of the most respected producers in hip-hop history. One user summarized the overall frustration by saying:obed (that famous guy whose name you forgot) @salinechicken35LINKThe world has turned illiterateMeanwhile, other users expressed doubts about Thug's artistic awareness, saying:Do〽️ @DomthgreatLINK@Kurrco Him not knowing Alchemist makes the original tweet 10 times funnier lmaoPLANITE @planite_LINK@Kurrco Thug not knowing The Alchemist feels like finding out a chef never heard of salt.Osazeme @Osazeme6LINK@Kurrco How you a rapper and not know who The Alchemist is bro💔DottSoIL @dottsoillLINK@Kurrco This is why Hip Hop need a renaissance. You’re one of the top “Rappers” of a generation and don’t know Alchemist like he hasn’t produced for your peers is nuts. The difference between a Pop Culture Rapper and a Hip Hop MC. Man we need to return to the roots. Natural Selection.These early reactions highlighted The Alchemist as a cornerstone of the genre’s production history. His influence over the past decades and his collaborations with lyric-focused artists like Nas, Freddie Gibbs, and Earl Sweatshirt have established him as one of the genre’s most respected figures. The discussion went further when fans began debating about generational change in rap.Jody High Roller @BlueBagKeyLINK@Kurrco @Domthgreat It makes all the sense in the world why thug don’t know Alchemist. 2 totally different lanesDaniel @Dmarz89LINK@Kurrco Who keeps leaking all of his interactions and conversations bro needs to cut his whole crew down offKkuttup @kkuttuuppLINK@Kurrco “Alchemist” “One of the greatest producers of all time”All about Young Thug's viral response and The Alchemist's answer about the rumored collaborationThe incident began with a viral meme posted within the online rap community that joked about Young Thug and The Alchemist collaborating on an introspective jazz album. The idea was first promoted by hip-hop commentary accounts, such as Debating Hip-Hop on Twitter, and was quickly shared across X, TikTok, and Reddit. The meme also quickly turned into a joke within the online rap community, with many fans amusingly guessing what such an unusual collaboration might sound like. The concept gained more popularity when The Alchemist was asked about the meme during an appearance at the ComplexCon convention. A journalist asked if the online rumors were true. The producer responded humorously, joking half-heartedly about the possibility, but leaving uncertainty about whether it was true.“I can’t confirm or deny anything, bro,” the producer joked when asked about the Thugger collab. “I need that, too. You can hook it up? Bro, can you hook it up? Talk to him [points to fan]. If he makes it happen, then it’s gon’ happen. It’s on you now, bro. You’re the one. You got this, right? Don’t let me down.”The exchange briefly hinted at rumors of a joint venture between the two artists. The topic shifted a bit later when stylist Ian Connor joined the conversation. Recalling the online rumor, Connor decided to contact Young Thug directly to clarify and later shared their text messages on X. His message read:“You ever seen the tweet that he talm bout and do you know who he is?”Young Thug responded:“No who’s this?”The short response quickly drew social media attention, sparking a huge reaction and prompting further debate. Some spectators suggested that Thug might have misunderstood the question or that he didn’t know the number that called him. The discussion was further led by Connor, who clarified the producer’s identity and highlighted his status within the industry, replying with:“The Alchemist, one of the greatest producers of all time. I’ll Kall you when my brain comes up with a plan, but this is sumn that needs to be done.”Currently, neither Young Thug nor The Alchemist has officially commented on the incident apart from the released messages.Stay tuned for more updates.
