Young Thug’s RICO trial is finally underway this week, and there have already been surprising revelations. It’s been ruled that his lyrics can be used as evidence against him, and though a controversial decision to not separate the art from the artist, his lawyers are ready to argue against it. Attorney Brian Steel details Thug’s […]
A judge ruled Wednesday that lyrics written and recorded by Jeffrey Williams, aka Young Thug, can be used against the Atlanta rapper at his upcoming RICO trial. According to Vulture, Williams’ defense team has argued that the use of any of his rap lyrics in court could violate free speech, but Judge Ural Glanville disagreed […]
It has taken several months for a jury to be selected to serve in the “YSL” RICO case involving Atlanta rapper Young Thug, but on Monday, the “Go Crazy” artist’s attorney confirmed that a Fulton County judge would begin seating the jury Wednesday in order to comply with Georgia’s speedy trial law, and now, after […]
Lil Uzi Vert — Pink Tape The Beatles had The White Album and Jay-Z had The Black Album. Lil Uzi Vert now adds their own twist to the musical theme with a highly anticipated new project, Pink Tape. Uzi’s latest comes in at a whopping 26 songs and there are a bevy of stars along […]
Young Thug — BUSINESS IS BUSINESS Young Thug drops a new album despite his legal troubles. After hearing the controversy and conversation around his case, the superstar, who is currently incarcerated, teams up with a slew of famous friends for the release of his newest 15-song album, BUSINESS IS BUSINESS. Drake, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, […]
As if the defendants in the Young Slime Life case weren’t already in enough trouble, it appears that they were caught on camera doing something illegal in the courtroom. Jeffery Williams, 31, better known to the music world as rapper Young Thug, is on trial in Atlanta, where he’s accused in a far-reaching case of […]
“Whomever is placing items of discovery online is not doing anybody a favor. It is totally inappropriate to try to try this case in social media. This case will be tried fairly and justly in Fulton County Superior Court.” - Brian Steel, defense attorney for Young Thug
Kanye West feat. XXXTentacion — “True Love” After teasing the track in a variety of ways, Kanye West finally unveils the streaming premiere of “True Love,” a highly-anticipated collaboration with the late XXXTentacion. “True love shouldn’t be this complicated / I thought I’d die in your arms,” Tentacion eerily sings on the somber cut, which […]
"You the reason why a n*gga suffer from paranoia/ 'cause you they judge, your motherf**kin brother they lawyer/ You runnin' for office in one state and miscount they votes/ and your brother's the governor? Coincidence? Naw.." - Ray Cash, "Fuck Amerikkka"
Young Thug, Gunna, and 26 other of their YSL Records associates are facing a 56-count indictment, including racketeering, aggravated assaults, robbery, and murder. And the prosecution is going to use their rap lyrics against them to prove it.
The Giuseppe Zanotti brand is about to get slimy for the holiday. They have enlisted the talents of Young Thug to launch their new Cobra sneaker. As spotted on High Snobiety the trapper turned rapper is the face of the Italian luxury brand’s newest foot piece. Originally revealed during the Milan Fashion Week in September, the […]
Westside's own Dom Kennedy dropped a new project too.