AceShowbiz - Ralo has publicly challenged Young Thug over his decision to enter protective custody during his incarceration related to the YSL RICO case in 2024, accusing him of acting like Pablo Escobar.

The controversy began on March 11 when Boosie BadAzz shared a list of rappers who avoided protective custody while jailed, stirring reactions from many artists, including Meek Mill, who expressed frustration over being excluded. Young Thug then weighed in, explaining that protective custody was a strategic choice for him to avoid additional charges from officers during his time in jail.

Young Thug reportedly referred to his experience fighting racketeering and gun charges in the YSL trial as the reason for seeking protective custody, suggesting it was a safer alternative given his circumstances. However, Ralo rejected this reasoning on X (formerly Twitter), stating that Young Thug "ain't went to not one federal prison yard" and accused him of having a "weak a*s trial." He further added that despite being labeled a rat, he confidently walked every prison yard with his "chess out," implying toughness and resilience in general population.

In a subsequent Instagram video, Ralo elaborated on his opposition to protective custody, declaring he would rather die than voluntarily enter it. He shared that he has been involved in over 40 one-on-one fights across 11 different facilities and prefers facing challenges in the general prison population over isolation in protective custody, emphasizing his preference for confronting adversity head-on.

Upon seeing Ralo's video, Young Thug responded dismissively, telling him to "stfu," escalating the feud between the two rappers.

Boosie BadAzz's original list named over a dozen rappers who avoided protective custody, including notable figures like Diddy, Pooh Shiesty, NBA YoungBoy, and Gucci Mane. This list quickly became a trending topic on social media, sparking debates about prison survival strategies among hip-hop artists.