Rap superstar Young Thug has turned a page in his tumultuous personal saga, proposing to his longtime partner Mariah the Scientist on stage, cementing a bond forged through years of legal fire.

The proposal, which took place at the "Hometown Hero" benefit concert in Atlanta, was a moment of pure catharsis for the couple. After enduring a grueling RICO trial that kept Thug behind bars for over two years, the rapper dropped to one knee in front of thousands, asking the woman who stood by him to be his wife. The screens blazed with "WILL YOU MARRY ME?" as the crowd erupted.

Ride or Die

Mariah the Scientist, born Mariah Amani Buckles, has been more than a girlfriend; she has been a lifeline. During Thug’s incarceration, she was a fixture in the courtroom, often wearing clothes that signaled her support. She publicly advocated for his release and maintained his connection to the outside world, referring to him affectionately as "daddy" and keeping his name alive in her music.

"They tried to break us," Thug told the audience, his voice thick with emotion. "But she held it down when the world turned its back. That's not just love; that's loyalty."

The Timeline of devotion

• 2021: The pair connect online and begin dating quietly.
• May 2022: Young Thug is arrested on racketeering charges; Mariah publicly commits to waiting for him.
• October 2024: Thug is released on probation; the couple faces brief breakup rumors.
• December 2025: The on-stage proposal seals their future.

A New Chapter

The engagement marks a definitive shift from the legal drama that has consumed Young Thug's life. With the trial behind him and a wedding ahead, the artist is reclaiming his narrative. For Mariah, the ring is a validation of the resilience she displayed under intense public scrutiny. In a hip-hop world often defined by fleeting romances, their story stands as a testament to endurance.