Instagram/Young Thug TV Young Thug announces he's changing his name after reacting to a Jeffrey Epstein post. Details on his surprising X statement. May 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Young Thug, the Atlanta rapper known for his unique style and persona, announced on X that he intends to change his name. On April 29, he posted, "I'm changing my f-king name asap bro," signaling a significant shift in his public identity. This declaration came in response to an X post about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking underage girls.