Maino shared insights into his friendship with Young Thug and how their collaboration on the song “Poetry” came about.
The two artists met through mutual acquaintance T.I. during a video shoot. Their bond was cemented over a pair of returned Cartier glasses, leading to late-night studio sessions where “Poetry” was born. Maino recounted Young Thug’s generosity, recalling how he lent him a rare Maybach without hesitation. The interview also touched upon Maino’s visit to Young Thug’s trial in Atlanta. Despite the prolonged and complex legal proceedings, Maino expressed optimism about Young Thug’s chances of coming home, noting that the case against him seemed circumstantial and reliant on rap lyrics.