Parade on Cleveland (feat. Drake)

On May 9, 2022, Atlanta rapper Young Thug was arrested and jailed on RICO charges along with 27 other affiliates of his record label, Young Stoner Life (YSL). Despite being denied bond time and time again, Thug wasn't about to let the system stop his hustle. On June 23, 2023, he dropped a surprise bomb on the streets: his third album, Business Is Business. The opening track, "Parade on Cleveland," sets the stage for the wild ride that lies ahead. It's a smooth entry point into the madness that awaits in the rest of the record.

Drake kicks off the track, spitting fire from Thug's perspective. He's all about loyalty, but he's got a warning for those snakes lurking in the shadows. Once Thugga is fresh out "the box" (prison), those backstabbers better watch out because street justice is coming their way.

Now, let's talk about Gunna, one of Thug's right-hand men and a frequent collaborator. Unfortunately, he got caught up in the legal web too. In December 2022, Gunna made a tough choice and took a plea deal. It landed him a five-year sentence, but with one year already served and four years suspended. On top of that, he had 500 hours of community service to tackle. But here's the kicker: Gunna had to spill some beans to secure that deal. The prosecution wanted him to affirm that YSL, the record label they're all a part of, is more than just music. They wanted to pin criminal activities on the crew, including Young Thug himself. It's a sticky situation that implicates his co-defendants, and Gunna now finds himself a pariah in the rap game. Drake's verse, with its subtle threats and hidden meanings, has many speculating it's aimed right at Gunna. It's a warning shot, a reminder that crossing paths with the wrong crowd can lead to some dangerous consequences. The rap game is a jungle, and loyalty is everything. Gunna's choices have set him on a different path, one filled with isolation and distrust.