We’re fast approaching Young Thug facing a judge in the YSL RICO case. However, the jury selection process began this week. Throughout the past few days, there have been some interesting updates regarding those who’ve copped pleas and others who didn’t. We all know that the rapper’s lyrics will be used against him in court but today, the judge actually …
The judge on Young Thug’s case warned jurors that they’d face violations if they discussed details surrounding Wednesday’s hearing. During jury selection on Wednesday, the judge presiding the case made a statement to the court. The judge told jurors they can’t discuss the details with each other. If they do violate that rule, they will face punishment. “I’ve only read …
Young Thug’s defense team submitted a list of witnesses in the YSL RICO trial, which begins this month. With the trial beginning on Jan. 9th, WSB-TV reports Young Thug has nearly 30 people listed who could potentially take the stand. The 28 individuals include high-profile names such as record executives to city councilmembers. Killer Mike could be called to the …
Young Thug has submitted a list of witnesses ahead of his forthcoming RICO trial, and it includes multiple Hip Hop experts. According to documents obtained by AllHipHop, Thug’s lawyer submitted the defense’s list of expert witnesses on Sunday (December 18). Among the names is Hip Hop historian/expert Dr. Erik Nielson, who co-authored the book Rap on Trial: Race, Lyrics and …
Young Thug’s sister has taken a moment to break down how her brother got his stage name, and noted that his moniker doesn’t mean what people think it means. Thug’s sister Dolly White reshared a tweet she’d written to her Instagram Story, which noted that “Thug” actually stands for “Truly Humble Under God.” “For those who never knew why he …
ATLANTA, GA – Young Thug‘s brother has denied snitching after accepting a plea deal in the ongoing RICO case against the rapper’s Young Slime Life (YSL) collective. According to WSB-TV, Unfoonk (real name Quantavious Grier) pleaded guilty to one count of violating the RICO Act and one count of theft by receiving stolen property on Tuesday (December 20). The YSL …
With less than a month until the YSL RICO trial officially begins, Young Thug is receiving another slew of charges. Thankfully, these ones are just misdemeanours. Still, though, they’re causing speedbumps for the “Day Before” hitmaker on his hopeful road to freedom. On Monday (December 12), WSB-TV broke the news that Jeffrey Williams is in hot water for street racing, …
Young Thug‘s lawyers are looking to keep his lyrics out of the forthcoming RICO trial against his YSL collective. Court documents obtained by AllHipHop on Tuesday (November 29) show that the Atlanta rapper’s legal team has filed a motion asking to exclude songs, lyrics, music videos and social posts from the evidence in the trial. “The admission and use of …
Young Thug and Gunna’s RICO trial will officially begin on January 9, 2023 and could last for more than half a year. The Atlanta rappers, who were arrested on racketeering charges in May as part of a 56-count indictment against their Young Slime Life (YSL) collective, appeared in court via video for a pre-trial hearing in Fulton County, Georgia on …
The YSL rapper jokingly cut ties with himself. Young Thug may be behind bars, but he hasn’t missed a beat when it comes to trending news. All month long, major corporations have been severing their connections with Kanye West due to his anti-semitic remarks. Companies like Adidas, Gap and Foot Locker opted to cut their ties with the rapper following …
