Kodak Black demands $100M signing bonus and a Mariah The Scientist collab album to join Young Thug’s YSL Records.
- July 11, 2026
AceShowbiz - Kodak Black recently revealed his conditions for signing a deal with Young Thug’s YSL Records, setting a high price and a unique musical collaboration as prerequisites.
During a live stream on July 9, Kodak Black responded to Young Thug's public offer made a few weeks earlier. When fans brought up the potential contract, Kodak outlined his key demands: a $100 million signing bonus and a collaborative album featuring Mariah The Scientist, who is known to be Young Thug’s girlfriend.
This response follows Young Thug’s initial outreach in late June after Kodak Black announced he was no longer signed to Capitol Records. Thugger made his pitch visible on social media, expressing willingness to meet Kodak’s terms without hesitation.
Kodak Black originally signed with Capitol Records in 2022 under a multimillion-dollar deal after an eight-year tenure with Atlantic Records. His time at Atlantic concluded after fulfilling a six-album contract, which ended with the 2023 release of Pistolz & Pearlz. His debut album with Capitol, When I Was Dead, followed later that year. He released additional projects under Capitol before parting ways in early June with his latest album, Kodak the Blessing.
The artist’s public statements highlight that the collaboration album with Mariah The Scientist and the substantial financial figure are his only known requirements to finalize a deal with YSL Records. This proposal marks a significant moment in his career as he navigates his next steps as a free agent.
Fans and industry watchers are now waiting to see if Young Thug will meet these demands or if negotiations will continue. The prospect of a joint album with Mariah The Scientist adds an intriguing layer to the potential partnership, creating anticipation for what such a collaboration might yield.
As of now, no official agreement has been confirmed, but Kodak Black’s public setting of terms underscores his confidence and strategic approach in securing his next record deal.
This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.
