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When Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial began to make some headway, the Atlanta native likely felt some serious relief. Of course, he’s well aware that the legal process is slow-moving. Still, having recent delays put a halt on things isn’t easy for the multi-talent’s mental health. Thankfully, he has a stellar legal team working to make sure that freedom remains possible for their client. Earlier in December, attorney Brian Steel promised that an appeal would be filed on Thug’s behalf for a motion to dismiss his case. Today (December 18), it looks like he made good on his word.

“[Steel] is trying to expedite the appeal so it will be heard at the same time as the trial,” @ThuggerDaily on Twitter reported on the first of the month. “If the judge’s decision is overturned, the case would end,” they further explained. Now that the case appeal is open, the So Much Fun hitmaker and his attorneys are waiting to find out if the appropriate court is willing to hear their story.

Brian Steel’s Fight for Young Thug’s Freedom Continues

Young Thug’s appeal case for his “motion to dismiss” has officially been opened, as of today.

Next major step is getting the appeals court to agree to hear it. https://t.co/dihc2inypN pic.twitter.com/kD4eK7LQKk

— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) December 18, 2023

YSL RICO proceedings are now on hold until the new year after a co-defendant was stabbed in jail. “Remember yesterday we recessed because one of our participants had a medical issue and I was telling you about that? Well, unfortunately, that medical condition still exists. Given the length of time that we will probably address that, it might be just more prudent to recess you. An early recess. Instead of recessing you this Friday, I’m gonna recess you for the holidays, today,” Judge Glanville told the jury.

Elsewhere in the world of crime and hip-hop, YNW Melly prosecutors are currently attempting to use his song lyrics against him in their long-spanning double-murder case. After a mistrial was declared this past summer, the Florida native is due to return to court in Broward County come February 2024. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Diddy Has Three New Attorneys On Retainer

Diddy Secures New Legal Representation Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuits

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Following news of his fourth sexual assault lawsuit, Diddy took to social media to once again deny the allegations. “Enough is enough,” his message began. “For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear; I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”

In light of the suits, at least 18 different brands have reportedly cut ties with Diddy. It was also recently revealed that he had a Hulu show in the works, Diddy+7, which has now been scrapped. He’s additionally in the running for a Grammy, but it’s unclear whether he’ll be invited to the awards ceremony. “We are taking this matter very seriously and we are in the process of evaluating it with the time and care that it deserves,” the Recording Academy announced this week. What do you think of Diddy securing his legal team amid his sexual assault lawsuits? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.