Young Thug and YSL Unveil Unexpected 41-Track Compilation 'Slime Language 3'
Young Thug's YSL Records released a surprise double album titled 'Slime Language 3' on August 28, featuring 41 tracks and guest appearances from Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Future, Yeat, and others. The project continues the label's compilation series, following the chart-topping 'Slime Language 2' from 2021. Notably, Gunna, who previously collaborated with Young Thug on hits from the prior installment, is absent from the new release.
The surprise release extends YSL’s compilation series, which has grown in commercial weight since its 2018 debut. The new double album spans over two hours, balancing established stars like Lil Baby and Travis Scott with lesser-known label signees. Its August 28 drop follows Young Thug’s 2025 post-prison album *UY Scuti*, marking his continued creative output after legal resolution.
Gunna’s absence is a notable shift, given his prior contributions to the series’ biggest hits. His 2025 album *The Last Wun* fulfilled his YSL contract, and the RICO-related falling-out with Young Thug has reshaped the label’s collaborative landscape. The track list also includes posthumous appearances from Lil Keed, preserving his legacy within the roster.
This release could reinforce YSL’s cultural footprint as a hub for Atlanta rap, potentially boosting streaming numbers for emerging artists on the label. For fans, the project may serve as a statement of resilience after Young Thug’s legal ordeal, while Gunna’s exclusion could deepen ongoing narrative divides within hip-hop audiences. Its commercial performance may also signal whether compilation albums remain viable in a singles-driven market.