Young Chop has been making waves since he was released from jail after spending over two years behind bars. Born Tyree Pittman, the famous rapper and producer is back, and by the looks of things, he has come back different. His friend Chopsquad DJ shared this heartwarming moment on Instagram, showing Young Chop smiling during a FaceTime call, a clear sign of his positive change since his incarceration.
Young Chop first gained prominence in the early 2010s as one of the key figures behind Chicago’s drill music movement, working alongside artists like Chief Keef to create iconic cuts such as “I Don’t Like” and “Love Sosa,” which defined the genre. His career has been anything but without its bumps, though; legal troubles and personal scandals have often eclipsed his accomplishments in the music world.
It was only in 2020 that the legal woes for Young Chop increased. His latest arrest was for probation violation arising from a very upsetting incident where he was accused of animal cruelty. The rapper was accused of starving a dog to death, a situation which had him on probation by the time of his sentence. He was also charged with reckless conduct after filming himself searching for rapper 21 Savage during a Georgia stay-at-home order, brandishing a firearm in the process.
Young Chop faced a lot of challenges while in incarceration. It was reported that he fought with other inmates and acted erratically, raising concerns about his mental health. The death of some of his close family members further strained an already tumultuous experience in prison.
Since his release on December 19, 2024, the fans have noticed a change in Young Chop’s demeanor and appearance. Many describe him as looking like a “different person,” hinting at a possible transformation or shift in lifestyle. Social media has been abuzz with excitement over his return, and everyone is waiting to see what he will do next.
First posting since release, Young Chop has expressed gratitude and relief via his now simple captioned post: “Young Chop feee.” Many supporters related to that as a bright indicator of what may be coming from him musically in the future.
With Young Chop’s return to the music scene, much speculation has been made about what creative direction he will take. The fans are just waiting for new music material that reflects his experiences and growth during his time away. Many feel that strong lyrics will be key in helping him reconnect with his audience and re-establish himself.
Comments across the board are plead with him to get in the studio, to drop some new ones already. From “get in that lab and turn sh*t up” to their desperation for some new music that actually sounds like what made Young Chop hot in the first place, comments run the gamut.
Many have shown empathy towards Young Chop’s struggles, acknowledging the personal challenges he faced during incarceration. Supporters believe he deserves recognition for his contributions to music and hope he can overcome past controversies to reclaim his place in the industry.
There is also one curiosity in unison over what Young Chop has to say about serving time in jail, fans await his thoughts on just how the experience might’ve molded him both as an artist and as a person.
