Elton John Sings High Praises, Co-Signs Young Thug’s Movement: “I Love All Of That, It’s Unexpected”

Music icon Elton John recently revealed his admiration for today’s artists like Rich Gang standout Young Thug.

Although brief with his praises, John applauded Thugger’s music-making.

“I love that record! I actually asked [Universal Music CEO] David Joseph about it. I heard a track on Beats 1 and I loved it so much. But he’s got himself into trouble, hasn’t he?,” John said in an interview. “I love all of that, it’s unexpected. I remember when Blind Faith came out, with a nude girl and John & Yoko, you had to buy it in a black plastic bag. And you should be able to do things like that but we don’t live in that kind of world anymore.” (Noisey)

Check out what Young Thug recently said about receiving criticism on the next page…

Earlier this fall, Young Thug dismissed the idea of his appearance and criticism having a negative impact on him.

“I like everything that people say,” he insists. “No matter what they say. You gay, you a punk. You got a nice girlfriend, you’re ugly, you can’t rap, you’re the hardest.” Is it important that hip-hop has looks other than the hyper-masculine stereotype? His manager jumps in: “That’s why you like him in Europe. That’s how you dress. If he was some masculine guy, I’m not saying they wouldn’t like him, but he’s more relatable. To people who just like old hip-hop.” (The Guardian)