Young Thug Just Killed His Chance At Freedom
Things are getting worse for Young Thug Hip Hop News Uncensored confirmed that some of young Thug’s lyrics and images that made him distinctive in the rap world and beyond are part of a criminal case that has sent shockwaves through the hip–hop community and sparked a debate about artistic freedom in rap music.
The rapper, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, was hit with gang-related charges on May 9 after being named in a sweeping 56-count grand jury indictment in Fulton County, Georgia.Young Thug was among 28 people listed allegedly associated with the Atlanta-based Young Slime Life (YSL) gang, which authorities say he co-founded in 2012.Young Thug was initially charged with two counts — conspiring to violate the state’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) act and participating in street gang activity, according to charging documents obtained by ABC News. He was hit with additional drugs and weapons charges after law enforcement searched his home following his arrest. The lyrics listed in the YSL indictment are from songs in the same time frame, including Young Thug’s hit, “Anybody” and several numbers from YSL’s 2020 compilation album, “Slime Language 2,” including “Take it to Trial,” “Ski,” and “Slatty.”
Prosecutors argue that the lyrics served as “overt acts” to fulfill a key objective of the alleged RICO conspiracy: “Preserving, protecting and enhancing the reputation, power and territory of the enterprise [YSL]. Attorneys for Young Thug are set to make their arguments for bond in court on June 2. At the same time, prosecutors have filed a motion to have Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steel, removed from the case over an alleged conflict of interest.
On the music side, Thug is set to appear on Calvin Harris’ upcoming “Potion” single featuring British pop star Dua Lipa, which arrives on Friday (May 27).
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