Young Thug is moving quickly to fix a major misstep on his new album Uy Scuti. On September 26, the Atlanta rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) to apologize to fans after Rod Wave’s highly anticipated verse was missing from the track “Blaming Jesus.”
Fans had expected Rod Wave’s soulful vocals to appear on the reflective cut. However, finds his contribution absent when the album dropped. Social media lit up with disappointment and confusion, especially among Rod Wave’s loyal following, who saw the omission as a slight.
Thug wasted no time clearing the air. “Rod wave had a verse on blaming Jesus and I’m sorry to the fans that my team didn’t put it on the song,” he tweeted. “Doin some firing in the a.m and the song will be fixed tomorrow. I’m sorry to his fans.”
Young Thug On Missing Rod Wave Verse
The blunt apology pointed to behind-the-scenes mishandling rather than any artistic fallout. His mention of “firing in the a.m.” suggested heads would roll within his camp for the oversight. A move that underscored how seriously he viewed the error. By promising the corrected track within a day, Thug signaled urgency in making things right for both Rod Wave and their combined audiences.
The missing verse stung because Rod Wave has become one of rap’s most reliable collaborators. He is known for cutting through beats with raw, emotional weight.
His presence on “Blaming Jesus” was expected to elevate the song into one of Uy Scuti’s standouts. It fuses Thug’s eccentric delivery with Rod Wave’s gospel-inflected melancholy.
For Thug, the apology carried added stakes. With the rapper currently under intense public scrutiny due to ongoing legal battles, missteps in his rollout risk derailing momentum. It was admirable for Young Thug to address Rod Wave fans head-on. Thug framed himself as accountable while keeping the focus on the music.
In an era where fans dissect every album drop in real time, Thug’s transparency showed the high-wire act artists face between art, business, and fan expectation. His quick fix not only salvages “Blaming Jesus” but also reinforces his commitment to giving listeners the experience they were promised.
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