Atlanta rapper Young Thug could probably use some love and affection right now. The hip-hop star is reportedly dealing with the loss of his publicized best friend and dog Ms. Tootie.

Young Thug x Ms. Tootie

This week, buzz developed about Thugger losing his unforgettable dog. Young’s ride or die girlfriend Jerrika Karlae broke the news to fans across social media.

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Rest in peace to #YoungThug’s dog ? . . [Peep #SOHH.com hourly for the latest news!] #SOHHNews #HipHop #RapNews #MustRead #MusicNews #50Cent #Drake #LilWayne #KodakBlack #CashMoney #Future #YoungThug #NickiMinaj #CardiB #Migos #Offset #GucciMane #KendrickLamar #TDE #NBAYoungBoy #OVO #Quavo #NipseyHussle #JAYZ #LilUziVert

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On Saturday, rap star Lil Yachty went to Twitter with the ultimate Young Thug co-sign. Yachty called both Thugger and fellow Atlanta rapper Future the greatest – ever.

“Young Thug & Future Are The Greatest And Shall Be Respected And Spoken Of Like So…” -Lil Yachty’s Twitter

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‪#LilYachty speaks on #Future and #YoungThug ? do you agree with him?? ?‬

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Wait, There’s More

Recently, Atlanta rap star T.I. shared a public message California native Vince Staples made about the A being the home to today’s best rap artists. T.I. co-signed the proclamation and shouted out the entire Southern rap music scene.

“☝?Now Cuzz Gets it…..He know somn….. @vincestaples #SouthGotSomethingToSay” -T.I.’s Instagram

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☝?Now Cuzz Gets it…..He know somn….. @vincestaples #SouthGotSomethingToSay

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Before You Go

The same week, T.I. went online to troll his overnight rap rival 50 Cent for trying to use a throwback Crime Stoppers clip to taint his image. T.I. said 50’s trolling tactic ultimately confirmed his declaration for a Verzuz bout with them putting up their best music against each other.

“I’ll take this as an acceptance of this catalog challenge. YEEESSSSSIR-SKI‼️ @verzuztv @therealswizzz @timbaland WE GOT HIM‼️?HE BIT THE BAIT‼️SET THIS SH*T UP SO I CAN FINALLY SHUT THIS WATERMELON HEAD,INVISIBLE NECK A** N*GGA UP ONCE AND FOR ALL‼️ As far as this clip goes…it’s cute… old,outdated,& in poor taste (much like your catalog @50cent?)… however I prefer FACTS‼️ AND THE FACT REMAINS….I HAVE NEVER GIVEN ANY INFORMATION TO ANY FORM OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AT ANYTIME IN LIFE TO GET ANYBODY ANY TIME FOR ANY CRIME‼️ Supreme told me to ask @50cent if he can say the same??? ? WELL THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT SO…. let’s set this date & select ya songs off that 1hot album you got & let’s lay your lil overrated, outdated, steroid inflated a** catalog to rest. RIP to @50cent catalog ?? I seen you bully all them NY n*ggaz for years… ?NOT DA KING THO N*GGA?‼️ “You Got Da Right 1″ #BringMeDaBully?” -T.I.’s Instagram

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I'll take this as an acceptance of this catalog challenge. YEEESSSSSIR-SKI‼️ @verzuztv @therealswizzz @timbaland WE GOT HIM‼️?HE BIT THE BAIT‼️SET THIS SHIT UP SO I CAN FINALLY SHUT THIS WATERMELON HEAD,INVISIBLE NECK ASS NIGGA UP ONCE AND FOR ALL‼️ As far as this clip goes…it's cute… old,outdated,& in poor taste (much like your catalog @50cent?)… however I prefer FACTS‼️ AND THE FACT REMAINS….I HAVE NEVER GIVEN ANY INFORMATION TO ANY FORM OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AT ANYTIME IN LIFE TO GET ANYBODY ANY TIME FOR ANY CRIME‼️ Supreme told me to ask @50cent if he can say the same??? ? WELL THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT SO…. let's set this date & select ya songs off that 1hot album you got & let's lay your lil overrated, outdated, steroid inflated ass catalog to rest. RIP to @50cent catalog ?? I seen you bully all them NY niggaz for years… ?NOT DA KING THO NIGGA?‼️ "You Got Da Right 1" #BringMeDaBully?

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