Young Thug: Celebs Rumors

Fat Joe has claimed he has lied in “95 per cent” of his songs, criticising the use of Young Thug‘s lyrics in his current RICO trial.The rapper joined Gayle King on CNN in a discussion of Young Thug’s trial, who was charged with several felonies alongside Gunna including two gang-related charges in 2022. Both men have denied their charges, with Young Thug having his bail denied three times. Gunna was released from prison in December 2022 after entering a negotiated plea; Young Thug’s case is still ongoing.In November this year, it was ruled that Young Thug’s lyrics could be used in his trial subject to certain conditions.

Snoop Dogg‘s Super Bowl performance has been used as key evidence in Young Thug‘s RICO trial.Young Thug is currently on trial for allegedly conspiring to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations (RICO) Act, along with seven further drug- and gang- related felonies.His case has been significantly notable for the use of his rap lyrics to accuse him of his YSL gang affiliation in trial. Using lyrics in criminal trials has been broadly criticised “as a convenient way to inject racial bias and confusion into the criminal justice process.”In the latest developments of Thugger’s trial, witness and YSL co-founder Trontavious “Tick” Stephens has been testifying on behalf of the prosecution and was cross-examined by Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel.Steel used Snoop Dogg’s Super Bowl performance to demonstrate that Young Thug is solely an entertainer, not a gang member.

The YSL trial has resumed following a three-week break. The trial — which began on November 27, more than 18 months after a grand jury indicted Young Thug and 27 of his alleged associates for conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and charged them variously with more than 50 other crimes — began its previously scheduled two-week holiday break a week early when one of Thug’s five remaining co-defendants, Shannon Stillwell, was stabbed in Fulton County Jail on December 9.

Meek Mill is the latest voice to speak out against the use of lyrics as evidence against rappers in criminal trials. posting his take on Tuesday (December 11) to X.

More than 18 months after Atlanta prosecutors charged Young Thug and 26 other men with conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and more in a sweeping indictment, the jury trial of Thug and his five remaining co-defendants began Monday morning. Much like its preliminary process, the trial’s opening statements got off to a rocky start, with multiple interruptions along the way.

The trial of Young Thug is due to begin in earnest today, November 27, with opening statements due in court in Atlanta. The rapper is accused of co-founding a criminal street gang and promoting it through his music. Thug was arrested in May 2022 as part of a RICO indictment against his label YSL.

Young Thug case.Young Thug (real name Jeffery Lamar Williams) was arrested back in May 2022 over two gang-related charges, and was later charged with seven additional felonies. He was arrested alongside Gunna, who are both involved with the musical collective YSL (Young Stoner Life).

Young Thug is at a tipping point, maybe a permanent one — for his own music career and for Young Stoner Life, the label he built from the ground up in his hometown of Atlanta. In the spring of 2022, the rapper — full name Jeffrey Lamar Williams — was charged alongside 27 of his alleged affiliates with 56 violations of Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. He’s been cast by prosecutors as the criminal mastermind of Young Slime Life, a gang prosecutors claim was active from 2012.

In the early 2010s, Jeffrey Lamar Williams — the Atlanta rapper known as Young Thug — began building an empire. He founded the YSL collective out of his home in the Jonesboro South projects, enlisting friends, family members, and acquaintances.

Young Thug’s new album Business Is Business dropped on Friday (June 23), marking the rapper's first full-length since his arrest on RICO charges. Mere days after the drop comes a deluxe edition.

The FADER’s “Songs You Need” are the tracks we can’t stop playing. Check back every day for new music and follow along on our Spotify playlist. This past Friday, Young Thug dropped Business Is Business, the first full-length album he’s released since his May 2022 arrest and indictment on RICO charges.

Young Thug‘s new album Business Is Business is out now. The project was officially announced yesterday (June 22) with the cover art, though Thug teased it the previous week with a QR code that led to this site (prior to today, the site was a countdown to June 22 at midnight).

Gunna has released new single ‘Bread & Butter’ – addressing his recent RICO trial and allegations of “snitching”.In May last year, Gunna was arrested and charged – alongside Young Thug and 25 others – with allegedly violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. and more.

Unfoonk, the older brother of Young Thug, has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for violating terms of his probation, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and WSB-TV report. The rapper, real name Quantavious Grier, was put on probation after pleading guilty in December 2022 to violating Georgia’s RICO Act plus theft by receiving stolen property. These charges were part of the same case Young Thug is currently on trial for.

Yeat, the rapper whose raw energy and post-lyrical approach to the genre has won him an army of fans and elicited a thoughtful response from Billy Corgan of all people, has dropped a new song. "My Wrist" features Young Thug and is streaming below.

Jeffrey Williams (Young Thug) was transported from Cobb County Jail to a nearby hospital after experiencing chest pain before a scheduled hearing today (May 11). An attorney for Williams told Judge Ural Glanville that he had “no idea what his condition is currently” but that he did not expect him to appear in court today.

ABC News Studios have released a trailer for a forthcoming documentary called Rap Trap: Hip-Hop on Trial. Premiering February 23 on Hulu, the film will focus on the trials of Young Thug and Gunna within the broader indictment targeting their YSL crew.

first approved in August, aims to reduce racial biases in the Californian criminal justice system.

Fulton County district attorney Fanni Willis has confirmed that she will continue to use song lyrics in court, including the forthcoming trial of Young Thug, Gunna, and other members of the YSL collective. Willis spoke during an August 29 press conference in which she stated: "If you decide to admit your crimes over a beat, I’m gonna use it." Willis was asked if she is looking to demonize the Atlanta rap community, to which she responded “I’m not targeting anyone.” She went on, however, to say that people "do not get to commit crimes in my county and then decide to brag on it – which you do… for a form of intimidation, and to further the gain – and not be held responsible." Read Next: Gunna denied bond again in YSL RICO case Earlier this month California legislature passed a bill limiting use of rap lyrics in trial while the state of New York is currently considering a similar bill.

Young Thug and Gunna as evidence during prosecution.Speaking to the press yesterday (August 29), Willis acknowledged that although she has faced criticism for her approach, it will remain unchanged going forward. “If you decide to admit your crimes over a beat, I’m gonna use it,” she said.

Young Thug has been denied bond, as the rapper awaits trial on gang-related charges following his arrest in May.Thug – real name Jeffery Williams – has been in jail since he was arrested on May 9 as one of 28 people named in a 56-count Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) indictment. The rapper’s home was later searched, resulting in him being charged with seven additional felonies relating to weapons and illegal substances.Gunna was also included in the indictment, which alleges that Thug’s YSL record label is actually a “criminal street gang” that Williams is the leader of.

Young Thug is being sued up to $150,000 (£124,608) over a concert he was allegedly set to perform over the summer.The rapper – real name Jeffery Williams – was allegedly due to appear at the State Farm Arena on June 18 in Atlanta but due to his recent arrest, he was unable to attend.According to court documents, Williams was set to receive $300,000 (£249,216) for a 45-minute set half of which had already been paid up front and the rest due to be paid after the event.However, concert promoter A-1 Concert Entertainment has claimed they still have not received the $150,000 advance back, as reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution via HipHopDX.“Due to his arrest and the nature of the felony criminal charges against Williams, it was immediately apparent in May 2022 that he would not be able to perform as required in the agreement,” the filing added. “To date, A-1 Concert has not received any reimbursement of the $150,000 owed to it.”A representative for YSL Touring told the publication a refund will be issued.NME has contacted a spokesperson for Young Thug for comment.The rapper was arrested on May 9 and hit with charges that included taking part in criminal street gang activity.

Drake has shared an official music video for the latest ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ single, ‘Sticky’, in which he shows support for Young Thug and Gunna as they continue to fight against their recent gang-related charges.The song itself makes a brief mention to the plight of Gunna and Thug (real names Sergio Kitchens and Jeffery Williams, respectively), as Drake raps in the second verse: “Bring them girls to the stage / ‘Cause somebody’s getting paid / Free Big Slime out the cage.” Big Slime is one of Williams’ other nicknames (referencing his titular 2020 joint with Chris Brown), and nods to his label, YSL Records, which is heavily implicated in his legal dramas.During the Theo Skudra-directed video for ‘Sticky’, when Drake raps the line in question, the words “FREE YSL” flash on the screen in bold, animated green text. Have a look at the video below:Williams and Kitchens were both arrested in May – the former on May 9, and the latter on May 11 – pinned with charges that include talking part in criminal street gang activity.

Gunna’s chances of pre-trial release are significantly lower after a Georgia judge denied him bond for the second time in a Thursday hearing, Billboard reports and Gunna’s attorney Steve Sadow confirms. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville, who first turned down Sadow’s bond proposal in late May, refused to reconsider his decision, citing his earlier concern that the Atlanta rapper, whose legal name is Sergio Kitchens, would intimidate witnesses if released.

Killer Mike has shared new song "Run." The track, his first new solo material in a decade, features Young Thug and comes with a video that references the YSL crew's current ongoing legal issues. It also features an introductory speech by comedian Dave Chappelle.

Killer Mike has shared his first song as a solo artist in a decade, with the Run the Jewels rapper recruiting Young Thug and comedian Dave Chappelle for ‘RUN’.The No I.D.-produced song begins with a monologue by Chappelle and features a guest verse from Thugger. It arrives alongside a video directed by Adrian Villagomez that depicts Mike and an army of Black soldiers fighting against white fascists in a warzone.During Young Thug’s verse, a banner reads “Free Thug, Protect Black Art, Free Gunna”.

Young Thug made a surprise statement from jail during New York radio station Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam concert.The rapper was due to be playing the New Jersey show on Sunday (June 12) but was still in jail, having been denied a prison release on bond earlier this month.According to HipHopDX, the show featured a voice message from Thug that played on the Summer Jam screen, preceded by a video in which artists like Polo G and G Herbo pledged their support to the rapper.“I just want to say thank you to all of my friends and my family for coming out and supporting us,” Thug said. “You know, your support during this time means a lot to us, ya know.”He then asked the crowd to support a petition that music executives Kevin Liles and Julie Greenwald launched, asking legislators to prohibit courts from using rap lyrics during cases.Thug continued: “You know, this isn’t just about me or YSL.

Young Thug has been virtually silent since his May arrest on charges of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and participation in criminal street gang activity. He’s also been charged with seven additional felonies stemming from drugs and firearms found during a search of his Atlanta home the night of his arrest. Since then, he’s been incarcerated in Fulton County Jail, denied bond twice by judges in the county’s magistrate and superior courts.

violate Georgia’s RICO Act as well as participation in a criminal street gang.He was denied bond, as Fulton County Judge Ural Glanville said that he has concerns of the rapper being a danger to the community.The rapper, who’s real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, is alleged by prosecutors to belong to a violent street gang called Young Slime Life. Prosecutors say that the gang has committed crimes including murders, shootings, and carjackings.

Young Thug has been denied a prison release on bond after he was arrested on gang-related charges last month.The rapper, real name Jeffery Lamar Williams, was arrested on May 9 on charges of participation in street gang activity and conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations (RICO) Act. Gunna was also arrested and was recently denied bond.Williams has denied the allegations.

A Fulton County, Georgia judge has denied bond to Young Thug, the Atlanta rapper born Jeffery Lamar Williams, for a second time in the ongoing RICO case against the rapper and his label YSL Records, which is alleged by the state to be a criminal street gang. His trial is scheduled to begin on January 9, 2023. Williams was arrested in May along with 27 other alleged YSL members as part of a 56-count indictment.

Young Thug had a hearing Thursday in Atlanta court, where the judge denied bond after saying he's «a danger to the community.»«There has been significant proffers about Mr. Williams being a danger to the community,» the judge said, via.

Gunna has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.After being named in a 28-person grand jury indictment that also included Young Thug earlier this month, the rapper was taken into custody on May 11.Gunna (real name Sergio Kitchens) is charged, along with the other 27 people listed in the 56-count indictment, with conspiracy to violate the state of Georgia’s RICO Act.The indictment centres around the YSL record label and collective, formed by Thug (real name Jeffery Lamar Williams) in 2012, which authorities claim is a “criminal street gang”. Part of the indictment is based around Williams, Kitchens and other YSL associates’ lyrics and social media posts allegedly being “acts in furtherance of the conspiracy”.Gunna has been denied bond, with his trial scheduled to begin on January 9, 2023.In a statement to Pitchfork, Gunna’s lawyer Steven H.

Young Thug and Dua Lipa are guests on the new Calvin Harris. Stream “Potion” below. The song will appear on Harris' upcoming album Funk Wav.

Calvin Harris has released his new single ‘Potion’, which features Dua Lipa and Young Thug – listen below.‘Potion’ will appear on Harris’ new album, ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol.2’, which is coming this summer. His forthcoming sixth studio album will be his first in five years – his last one being the first volume of ‘Funk Wav Bounces’, which arrived in 2017.The video for the single is due to be released later tonight (May 27).Harris teased the track on TikTok earlier this week, sharing a new video of himself working on the song and agreeing with Dua Lipa to have her sing on it.

Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa are set to share a new collaborative single called ‘Potion’ this week – get all the details below.The pair previously worked together on the smash hit ‘One Kiss’ in 2018, which spent multiple weeks at the top of the singles chart and NME called “the song of the summer.”Taking to TikTok this week, Harris shared a new video of himself working on the song and agreeing with Dua Lipa to have her sing on it.Asking Lipa via FaceTime if she wanted to collaborate on the track, she responded that she “definitely” wanted to be involved.In a preview of the song, she then sings: “Late night conversations, electric emotions / Sprinkled with a little bit of sex / and that’s a potion.”Watch the TikTok video of the snippet of ‘Potion’, which comes out on Friday (May 27) and also reportedly features Young Thug, below.How I made Potion ♬ original sound – Calvin Harris ‘Potion’ looks set to appear on Harris’ new album, ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol.2’, which is coming this summer. His forthcoming sixth studio album will be his first in five years – his last one being the first volume of ‘Funk Wav Bounces’, which arrived in 2017.That album included the singles ‘Slide’, ‘Heatstroke’, ‘Rollin’, ‘Faking It’, and the chart-topping ‘Feels’ featuring Pharrell, Katy Perry and Big Sean.Earlier this year Harris shared a new track called ‘Lonely’, using his Love Regenerator alias.