Young Thug

  • Young Thug Trial Halted Indefinitely Amid Allegations of Judicial Misconduct

    The ongoing racketeering and gang conspiracy trial against rapper Young Thug and five associates in Atlanta, Georgia, has been paused indefinitely due to allegations of misconduct by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville. This trial, which has already become the longest criminal trial in Georgia’s history at 18 months, faces further delays pending a…

  • Young Thug’s Lawyer Avoids Jail Time After Contempt Charge

    In a significant development in the high-profile RICO case against rapper Young Thug, the Georgia Supreme Court has granted bond to Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, after he was held in contempt by a Georgia judge. This move came on June 12, just days before Steel was scheduled to serve jail time. Background and Contempt…

  • Everything We Know About YSL’s RICO Case And Timeline Of Key Events

    In the aftermath of Young Thug’s entanglement in a sprawling RICO case, a message surfaced from him during a jail stint. The rapper urged support for the Protect Black Art petition, aiming to safeguard artistic expression from legal repercussions. The petition, championed by 300 Entertainment co-founder Kevin Liles and Atlanta Records COO Julie Greenwald, seeks…

  • Drama Erupts In Court During Hearing Of YSL RICO Case As Young Thug’s Lawyer Brian Steel Hauled To Jail

    Drama unfolded in court on Monday as Brian Steel, the defense attorney for Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug, was arrested and held in contempt during the ongoing high-profile racketeering trial. What Happened Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville accused Steel of violating court regulations by obtaining information about a private meeting between the judge, prosecutors,…

  • Prosecution’s Key Witness In YSL’s RICO Trial, Lil Woody, Thrown In Jail After Refusing to Testify

    In a dramatic twist on day 87th of the Young Thug and YSL RICO trial, one of the prosecution’s key witness Kenneth Copeland, also known as Lil Woody, found himself in handcuffs and headed to jail after staunchly refusing to testify on behalf of the prosecution. The courtroom buzzed with tension as Copeland invoked the…

  • YSL Trial Takes a Dramatic Turn as Founding Member Agrees to Wear Wire, Testimony Goes Viral

    In a surprising twist in the ongoing trial involving the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang, testimony from one of the founding members has stirred up controversy. Walter “DK” Murphy’s testimony has captured public attention after he allegedly agreed to cooperate with law enforcement. As part of his plea agreement, DK took the stand and faced…

  • Young Thug RICO Trial to Resume Amid Controversy Over Music Video Evidence

    The highly publicized RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) trial of rapper Young Thug and his YSL (Young Stoner Life Records) crew is set to resume this week in Georgia. The expected restart of the case makes it one of the lengthiest trials in the state’s history. Scheduled to pick back up on Wednesday,…

  • Young Thug Named As Gunman Responsible For A 2013 Shooting In A 911 Call Played During Rapper’s Ongoing YSL RICO Trial

    In the midst of Young Thug’s ongoing YSL RICO Trial, a startling revelation emerged on Tuesday, Feb. 20 as a recorded 911 call from 2013 implicated the rapper as the alleged gunman in a shooting incident. As the trial entered its 32nd day, the prosecution presented the crucial piece of evidence—a 911 call made on…

  • Explainer: Young Thug’s RICO Case – What You Need to Know

    Renowned rapper Young Thug is currently facing charges under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). This law, originally designed to combat organized crime, is being applied broadly in this case, alleging that Young Thug’s label, Young Stoner Life (YSL), serves as a cover for the violent street gang Young Slime Life. Charges and…