During his "Hometown Hero: Young Thug & Friends – A Benefit Concert" at Atlanta's State Farm Arena, rapper Young Thug proposed to singer Mariah the Scientist on stage. The proposal occurred on December 16, 2025, in front of a large audience. As Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, paused his performance, the words "Will You Marry Me" appeared on the screen behind him. He then presented an engagement ring to Mariah, who accepted, eliciting cheers from the crowd. (tribune.com.pk)
This public proposal follows a series of events in their relationship. In September 2025, Young Thug released the song "Miss My Dogs," in which he apologized to Mariah for past infidelities. The song also addressed apologies to other artists, including Drake and Future. (tmz.com) In October 2025, Young Thug referred to Mariah as his "baby mama" in a birthday message, sparking speculation about their relationship status. (thesource.com) In November 2025, he humorously claimed to have "put a baby" in Mariah, further fueling rumors. (complex.com)
The couple's engagement marks a significant milestone in their relationship, which has been closely followed by fans and media alike. The on-stage proposal adds a personal highlight to the benefit concert, which aimed to support community initiatives in Atlanta.