Rapper Young Thug’s lost $1.7 million Richard Mille watch—last seen before he went into police custody—may have reappeared in the unlikeliest of places. Known offstage as Jeffrey Williams, the Atlanta-based rapper reportedly lost track of his prized, custom Bubba Watson Richard Mille watch while serving time. Despite the high-profile nature of the disappearance, authorities have provided no update on its whereabouts, fueling an ongoing mystery that fans are calling “Thug’s Missing Mille.”
The intrigue surrounding the lost watch took a wild twist on November 7, when a video emerged online that sent fans and social media into a frenzy. The video clip shows a police officer in a courtroom setting, apparently wearing a watch strikingly similar to the one Young Thug lost. The footage sparked speculation and debate, with many questioning whether it could indeed be the missing Richard Mille.
Social media users quickly reacted to the video, asking how a police officer could afford such a rare and pricey watch and asking whether the officer was bold enough to wear the rapper’s luxury timepiece in court. Fans flooded Twitter and Instagram, pointing out the unlikely scenario of a police officer wearing a watch worth nearly two million dollars and suggesting that if it is indeed Young Thug’s, the officer might have been flaunting it with surprising audacity.
Many fans noted the strange timing of the video’s release, just days after Young Thug’s return to public life. The rapper walked free on October 31, 2024, after reaching a plea deal in his RICO trial linked to his YSL label, widely discussed in the media for its alleged gang associations. His release made waves, and he re-emerged in the Atlanta scene on November 4, making a high-profile appearance alongside fellow hip-hop star T.I. For some, the timing raises suspicions that the watch might have been kept out of sight until Young Thug’s legal ordeal concluded, leading fans to suggest the video might have been recorded earlier than it appears.
Theories on the footage’s authenticity have kept social media buzzing. Skeptics are unconvinced, pointing out that it’s unclear if the watch shown is the same Richard Mille. But the sheer number of fans suggesting otherwise has kept the debate alive. Many openly question whether the officer might have acquired the watch under suspicious circumstances or whether it was simply an unfortunate coincidence in luxury taste. Others speculate that the video might have been edited or manipulated to look like a courtroom scene, casting doubt on its reliability.
In the weeks since his release, Young Thug’s fanbase has remained on edge, curious not only about his career comeback but also about the fate of his famous timepiece. Known for its distinctive design and status as a symbol of high-end street style, the custom Bubba Watson Richard Mille has become nearly as famous as its owner. Fans, eager to solve the mystery, have continued to scour the internet for any sign of the real watch’s location.
