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Wale to Produce Crime Series on Notorious D.C. Hitman Wayne Perry in the '90s
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Rapper Wale to produce 'Silk' crime series about hitman Wayne Perry and D.C. culture in the '90s
- Young Thug released from jail in May 2022 after plea deal, now facing turbulent post-prison life
- Thug's new album 'UY SCUTI' features collaborations with Future, Cardi B, Travis Scott, and more
In the latest music industry news, rapper Wale has announced plans to produce a new crime series titled 'Silk' that will delve into the life of infamous D.C. hitman Wayne Perry and the city's culture in the 1990s. This comes as fellow rapper Young Thug has navigated a tumultuous post-prison experience since being released from jail in May 2022 after reaching a plea deal.
Thug's release marked the end of the longest-running trial in Georgia's history, the YSL RICO case. However, the rapper has remained at odds with his former mentee Gunna and has faced snitching allegations of his own. Leaked jail phone calls with Mariah the Scientist have also continued to surface, revealing Thug's alleged comments about other artists like GloRilla and his relationships with Drake, Future, Gucci Mane, and Lil Baby.
Despite the drama, Thug has now released his first post-prison album, 'UY SCUTI,' which features a star-studded lineup including collaborations with Future, Cardi B, Travis Scott, and more. The album's jarring cover art is sure to grab attention as Thug looks to reassert his standing within rap's elite.
