Young Thug Opens Up: Why He Won’t Trust a Therapist Over His Woman.

Young Thug Opens Up: Why He Won’t Trust a Therapist Over His Woman.

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In a revealing interview on The Pivot Podcast, rapper Young Thug shared his personal views on therapy and emotional support.

He explained that he doesn’t believe in seeking professional counseling, preferring instead to rely on family and close mentors.

“My big sister, my big brother, my dad, my mom, my OGs… I listen to y’all,” he said.

Thug also admitted that if his partner needed therapy, he would feel “less of a man,” interpreting it as a form of rejection—suggesting she trusted an outsider’s perspective more than his own.

“It’s like damn, you’ll actually call somebody and listen to what they have to say over me?” he said.

His comments sparked intense debate around masculinity, vulnerability, and mental health in hip-hop culture. While some praised his honesty, others emphasized the need to reframe therapy not as a threat to manhood, but as a tool for personal growth.

According to Dr. Suzy Wise, a licensed counselor and professor of psychology, many men avoid therapy due to stigma and rigid masculine norms that discourage emotional sensitivity.

These norms often prize traits like stoicism, dominance, and self-reliance—making vulnerability feel like weakness.

The American Psychological Association also reports that men facing financial strain are significantly more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, yet fewer than half seek treatment.

This reluctance is often rooted in societal expectations that define manhood through independence and emotional control.

Therapists, unlike family or friends, are trained professionals who offer confidential, neutral, and informed guidance.

They’re not there to judge wealth, status, or choices. Instead, they help individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, and deeply personal struggles with tools that loved ones may not have.

Mental health educators stress that therapy isn’t a rejection of loved ones—it’s an investment in yourself. Both can coexist. As psychoanalysts and social workers often note, healing is most effective when it includes both personal support systems and professional care.

Young Thug’s perspective reflects a tension between pride and healing, and highlights the urgent need to shift narratives around emotional support in relationships.

Relying solely on family can be comforting, but it also risks emotional bias, misunderstanding, or even unintentional harm.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog.