Singer Mariah The Scientist recently opened up about her relationship with rapper Young Thug, sharing how the experience has shifted her understanding of family and parenting.
In a candid interview, Mariah explained that dating someone with children — Thug has six kids from previous relationships — gave her a new perspective on what it means to be part of a family. “A lot of people shy away from dating someone with kids,” she said. “But it’s taught me more about family dynamics than I ever expected. Watching how parenting works — whether people are together or not — gives you a real-time view of what it means to co-parent, to compromise, to care.”
Her comments sparked mixed reactions online after DJ Akademiks posted a clip to Instagram. Some users criticized her view, while others praised her for the honest take. One user wrote, “Fellas, this doesn’t apply to you,” likening dating a parent to “loading into another man’s saved game.” Others defended her, saying real-life experiences often teach more than traditional family setups.
Mariah and Young Thug began dating in 2021 and have stayed together through the highs and lows — including the rapper’s two-year stint in jail during the ongoing YSL RICO case. Despite the challenges, Mariah continues to show public support for him, and her reflections hint at a relationship that’s helped her grow in unexpected ways.
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