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YSL Woody Mocks Judge When Asked If He Will Testify Against Young Thug

August 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YSL Woody has become an unexpectedly huge part of the Young Thug case. The YSL affiliate has been treated like a star witness by the prosecution. The problem is, Woody, real name Kenneth Copeland, is not keen on cooperating. He’s gone back and forth on whether he’ll testify against his boss. His latest court showing, however, may be his most memorable. YSL Woody took the stand, and instead of being cooperative, he decided to mock the judge. Needless to say, the prosecution was not pleased.

YSL Woody was informed that he will be held in contempt if he does not testify against Young Thug. This information was relayed to him by Judge Whitaker, who is relatively new to the case. YSL Woody went on to ask questions of his own instead of answering Whitaker. When pressed to make a definitive decision, Woody decided to be flippant. He was asked again whether he planned to testify, and responded with: “Depends on how I wake up.” YSL Woody’s response caused headaches for seemingly everybody in court. Judge Whitaker told the prosecution that Woody will have to clarify whether he plans to testify before actually giving his testimony.

YSL Woody Will Be Forced To Retestify Before The Court

Woody’s behind-the-scenes antics have complicated matters further. The YSL affiliate has reportedly fired two different attorneys that have been assigned to him. Judge Whitaker made note of this bizarre pattern, and maintained that Woody needed to clarify who is representing him at the moment. The YSL “star witness” has also spurred Judge Whitaker to look into his past. He has claimed, via social media, that he felt coerced into giving up information about YSL. The judge has subsequently decided to take the witness seriously. “I’m not sure about Mr. Copeland’s credibility on anything,” she asserted.

Judge Whitaker ultimately ruled that YSL Woody will haver to re-testify before the court. A transcript released to the public in July supported Woody’s claims that he was not fully aware of what he was doing during his initial court appearance. “You waited until Friday and did this,” he told his attorney at the time. “I done told you every day before Friday came that I was pleading the Fifth … Y’all done me wrong. Y’all just hold me in the jail, don’t let me get no PIN number, no nothing.” Woody is expected to take the stand again on Monday, August 12.

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Young Thug Receives Sympathetic Message From His Record Label Amid Lengthy Trial Process

July 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YSL Records is backing Young Thug during his ongoing trial. Thug founded the label in 2016 which plays host to Gunna and formerly Lil Baby. YSL’s existence became a point of contention during Thug’s ongoing racketeering trial. Prosecutors argued that YSL was actually a gang, and that Thug has been quietly building a crime ring in Atlanta. The indictment named Gunna as well, but he was quickly released. Thug’s trial started in November 2023. Improper relationships and general questions surrounding the circumstances of the case have marred the proceedings. As of July 25, 2024, Thug’s trial is officially the longest in Georgia history.

Several judges have recused themselves from what has become one of the most controversial cases in recent memory. Previous judge Ural Glanville was recused following an off-the-record meeting with a member of the defense. Judge Shukura L. Ingram came next. She didn’t last long in the role either, as she recused herself only a couple of days later. She explained that her deputy previously engaged in an inappropriate relationship with Young Thug’s co-defendant, Big Bhris. Ingram alleged that her deputy tried to sneak contraband into jail for him. She argued that those facts could impact the court’s impartiality. Judge Paige Reese Whittaker is now in charge of the proceedings. Amidst all the drama, YSL Records showed support for the head of their label.

YSL Calls For Young Thug’s Release

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“United States Constitution, Sixth Amendment: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial…” #FreeJeffery #BondNow #FreeOurArt #ProtectBlackArt,” YSL’s Instagram caption reads. Thug has been on trial for nearly nine months. With mounting questions about the reliability of those in charge, questions about the trial’s fairness arose as well.

Regardless, he and lawyer Brian Steele are likely to have felt relief from the change in judges to someone that hopefully has no prior engagement with anyone involved in the case. After Glanville’s recusal, Steele issued a statement about the case, emphasizing the fact that Thug is seeking a “speedy” and “fair” trial with an impartial judge. Those are sentiments echoed in the latest YSL post. Hopefully, this trial reaches a conclusion soon, with a result determined solely by the evidence presented and not other agendas.

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Young Thug’s Lawyer Delivers Strong Statement Following Judge Glanville’s Recusal

July 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If there has been one bright spot throughout the Young Thug/YSL RICO trial, it is the rapper’s lawyer, Brian Steele. Fans of the hitmaker have been extremely appreciative of the effort he has put into this messy situation. Obviously, it is his job to fight tooth and nail for his defendant, but Steele continues to be a shimmering sign of hope that Thugger will come out of this. Perhaps the biggest win for the lawyer and the Georgia MC so far is the recusal of Judge Ural Glanville. He has been presiding over this case since the beginning and he continued to make questionable and seemingly unfair decisions.

A lot of people following this case have been convinced that Glanville was pulling out all of the stops to get Young Thug locked up. If that was his goal, he lost that opportunity as of yesterday. Brian Steele filed a motion to recuse the troublesome judge. Countless times, the lawyer has stood firm on his position that Glanville had been leading and unfair. Even a former Georgia judicial chair expressed how chaotic it has been.

Young Thug’s Lawyer Hopes They Get A Fair Trial With Judge Shukura

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Thug and Steele’s successful motion got them a new overseer just hours after Glanville’s removal. Her name is Judge Shukura L. Ingram and so far, outsiders to this case are not all that optimistic about what the future holds. However, Steele and Thug are “grateful” for the change, according to a recent statement from the lawyer following yesterday’s shake-up. In it, he explains how he feels his client is innocent and that they have been wanting is a fair and speedy trial. Now that Glanville is gone, Steele feels more confident than ever before. “We look forward to proceeding with a trial judge who will fairly and faithfully follow the law.

What are your thoughts on this statement from Young Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steele, following the recusal of Judge Ural Glanville? Do you think this swap will lead to a speedier process, why or why not? Do you know anything about Judge Shukura L. Ingram? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Young Thug and his trial. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Young Thug’s Trial Already Assigned A New Judge Moments After Glanville’s Removal

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Just hours ago, Judge Ural Glanville was resigned of duties in what has been a rollercoaster of a YSL RICO trial. However, a new judge is already being appointed to the ongoing case surrounding Young Thug. According to an Instagram post from DJ Akademiks, overseeing everything will be Judge Shukura L. Ingram. Glanville was recused by Thugger’s lawyer, Brian Steele, and it seems that Rachel Krause, the Fulton County Superior Court judge, feels that a change was needed, too. Krause felt that it was necessary to preserve “the public’s confidence in the judicial system”. Overall, we do not know how much longer it will take before the trial kicks back into gear.

But this has the potential to be a step in the right direction for what has been labeled as a “dumpster fire” of a trial. The decision to remove Ural Glanville from this case was not totally because of the ex-parte meeting with Lil Woody. Rather, it was in relation to “his prior judgments to deny previously filed motions to recuse, in which he offered his own opinions as justifications, leaving his judgments open to critique”. That information comes from Uproxx.

Fans Aren’t Too Keen On The New Judge For Young Thug’s Trial

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Since the new judge has been announced, fans are not totally stoked about the selection of Shukura Ingram. Overall, with how things have gone so far, it is not too surprising that some are not holding their breath just yet. “Anybody dat ever been to court knows the last thing you want is a black female judge just ask Meek!!”, one user claims. “She looks like she gon “I aint one of your lil friends” this trial”, another adds. At the end of the day, we will just have to wait and see what happens.

What are your thoughts on a new judge already taking over Ural Glanville’s spot in the Young Thug trial? Do you think this swap will lead to a speedier process, why or why not? Do you know anything about Judge Shukura L. Ingram? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Young Thug and his trial. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Young Thug’s Kids Threaten To Wack Gunna In Scathing New Diss Song

July 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug and Gunna are not the friends they once were. It’s hard to imagine they ever will be. The former is still in the midst of a RICO charge, and the latter has walked. It’s widely assumed that Gunna snitched on Young Thug to avoid prison time. That said, the rapper has repeatedly stated that the “rat” claims are false. It hasn’t helped much. Kendrick Lamar cast Gunna in an unflattering light when he named him on “Euphoria.” Now, Young Thug’s kids are getting in the act. Admittedly, their reference to Gunna is a lot more aggressive.

Young Thug’s sons posted a snippet of an untitled diss song on Instagram. The duo can be seen dancing and showing off money stacks. It’s the bars, however, that definitely draw the most attention. The duo makes reference to multiple targets, but Gunna gets it the worst. “And Bentley a rat he keep leaving states,” one of the kids raps. “And Gunna get whacked if he don’t leave L.A.” It’s not clear whether Young Thug gave the thumbs up to these bars, but it shocked viewers enough to question his parenting in the comments. Some users claimed that Thugger will be disappointed by the diss. Others considered the legal ramifications. They worried the diss could be used against the rapper during the YSL trial.

Young Thug’s Kids Urged Gunna To Leave Los Angeles

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Young Thug has had some controversial takes on parenting in the past. He lobbied to have full custody of his 12 kids during a Twitter rant in 2015. He felt that he had the means to provide for all of them, unlike the women he had the kids with. “I got a mansion with 12 empty bedrooms waiting for them,” he wrote. “I refuse to come on Cleveland Ave. That’s called backtracking. Just wanna no [why] should a peasant with no job, or future, or apartment/house/condo have custody of a rich mans child.”

Young Thug doubled down on this line of thinking during a 2022 Instagram Live. He went as far as to claim that people who are broke shouldn’t procreate. “We need new rules. We need a new oath,” the rapper asserted. “If you dead broke, if you a broke-a*s n**ga, you should not be able to n*t. You’re bringing poor kids into this world, f*ck n**ga. You’re making n**gas rob, and kill and steal because you’re running around with no type of career, no nothing.”

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YSL Woody Brushes Off Trolls Wishing He Was Dead After Alleged Affiliate Was Murdered

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YSL Woody has been a very controversial part of the Young Thug and YSL RICO trial recently thanks to his testimony in the court. Moreover, this situation became all the more complicated when one of Woody’s alleged affiliates was murdered in Atlanta, inspiring even more hate and trolling to come his way. However, he seems unbothered by it all, reposting a video of someone dancing amid a fake crowd and dollar bills with the caption “Me , Them: I can’t wait till he [skull emoji],” plus some crying-laughing emojis. Overall, it seems like no amount of online animosity can change Woody’s mood, but some court developments definitely might.

Sadly, this Internet practice also translated in the real world recently, as YSL Woody recently chastised fans for recording him in public. “Stop recording me when yall see me out don’t run up on me (for yall safety and mines) this internet is a joke im not a friendly person. And i don’t hesitate and for the police I ain’t hiding,” he wrote to his Instagram Story. Apparently, Woody’s fame already transcended past the courtroom, and he now has to deal with a higher public profile than ever.

YSL Woody Laughs At People Sending Him Death Threats

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Meanwhile, other folks looking at this whole case like 1090 Jake are theorizing on why Young Thug might not have paid for YSL Woody’s lawyer. Of course, a big part of this argument on Jake’s behalf is that Thugger might not want to help someone who cooperated with law enforcement authorities. Another proposition, though, is that Thug is unable to assist Woody monetarily due to terms set out for codefendants and trial participants. In either case, many believe that this case progressed in quite the chaotic way, and that a significant overhaul is necessary.

Still, at least YSL Woody got some vacation time to distract himself from all this, even if this freedom is likely what prompted a lot of hate and in-person fan harassment. All in all, this is just one aspect of a very complex and messy trial so far, so we’ll see what’s in store for Young Thug and YSL. But for Woody, it seems like he’s basking in folks’ vitriol, and is happy to provoke their ire. Hopefully things stay civil.

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Lil Woody Urges Fans To Stop Recording Him In Public: “I’m Not A Friendly Person”

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Woody has been a prominent figure as it pertains to the YSL Trial. Overall, Young Thug is currently wrapped up in a RICO case. There has been all sorts of chatter about judge Ural Glanville and the alleged tactics of the State. However, Thugger has yet to get a positive development in his case. Instead, his lawyer was arrested, and Glanville refused to recuse himself. Meanwhile, Woody has been forced to testify, and there have been some heated moments in the courtroom.

Recently, Woody got some time off from testifying. In fact, we reported a little while ago that he was having himself a good time by the pool. Now, however, he is expressing just how tired he is of people coming up to him on the street. In an Instagram story, Lil Woody told fans to stop running up to him and recording. He noted that this is for the good of their safety and his own. He also noted that he won’t hesitate if need be. We will let you interpret what that means for yourselves.

Stop Recording Lil Woody

In the internet age, some people do have a bizarre parasocial connection with certain figures. If you have a modicum of fame, people will have this weird entitlement towards you. Lil Woody is learning that the hard way right now, and he is making sure that this doesn’t continue, moving forward. Hopefully, the message was well-received.

Let us know what you think of these comments from Lil Woody, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that some people have been taking it too far when it comes to this trial? What do you think is going to happen next for Young Thug? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Young Thug Posts Cryptic Tweet About Lil Baby Amidst YSL Trial

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

There are a lot of moving parts in the YSL trial. Young Thug is the leader, and therefore the face, of the organization, but Lil Baby and Gunna have played pivotal roles. Lil Baby has continued to voice support for Thug. Gunna, on the other hand, has come under fire from the hip-hop world. Many believe Gunna snitched on his label boss to save himself, though he refutes these claims. This context is important, because Young Thug’s recent tweet doesn’t provide any. The rapper sent a message to Lil Baby, and fans are unsure as to what it could mean.

The tweet in question was posted on June 26. Young Thug wrote: “Whateva wham say goes,” which again, makes little sense in a vacuum. “Wham” is the nickname Thug has for Lil Baby, which implies the rapper is supporting whatever Lil Baby wants to do on the outside. Simple enough. Except for the fact that the message was shared shortly after footage of Gunna surfaced online. The footage in question sees Gunna declaring that he’s still part of YSL. “I’m still signed,” the rapper asserted. “Still providing, like we still been pushing. No paperwork has been changed… It’s still going.”

Young Thug And Lil Baby Have Remained Close Friends

Lil Baby and Gunna, who were once serial collaborators, have been on the outs since the YSL trial started. Lil Baby even threw subliminal disses at Gunna on the song “Family Freestyle” from 2023. “Some ni***s taking pleas at trial I know that slime ain’t happy,” Baby rapped. More disses came on “350,” which saw the rapper calling an unnamed target a “rat.” It doesn’t take much to arrive at the conclusion that Lil Baby is siding with Young Thug in the YSL cold war.

Lil Baby has been upfront about his stance on Thug. He told XXL that he barely talked to Gunna when the YSL case began, but stayed in touch with his label boss. “He’s not like one of my rap friends,” the rapper noted. “He’s one of my personal friends. We actually talk on the phone. Or if we in the same city, like one of them guys that I pull up on.” It’s unclear whether Young Thug’s tweet was meant to suggest that Lil Baby wanted Gunna off the label, or if he was merely co-signing Baby. Either way, all eyes will remain on YSL.

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Young Thug Trial: Lil Woody Makes Good Use Of His Week Off With Some Poolside Relaxation

June 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Overall, the Young Thug trial has proven to be one of the most complicated ongoing stories in hip-hop. There are reports that this trial could very well last all the way until 2027. Moreover, there have been numerous issues involving witnesses and their testimony. There has also been accusations of ex-parte meetings and witness intimidation from the side of the prosecution. Young Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel even attempted to have Judge Ural Glanville recused from the trial.

One of the key witnesses in the trial is Lil Woody. As we have reported over the past couple of weeks, the Woody situation has been a bit bizarre, to say the least. He fired his lawyer in the middle of his testimony. Furthermore, he was jailed after refusing to testify during one of the court dates. Not to mention, whenever he does testify, he ends up wasting the court’s time by stalling and asking repeated questions. This week, Lil Woody has some time to himself, and it appears as though he is making the most of it.

The Young Thug Trial Continues

Woody via IG, enjoying his week off

“Gotta enjoy it before they come and take it” pic.twitter.com/YX1IZUvA8y

— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) June 18, 2024

On his Instagram story, Lil Woody posted a photo of himself in the pool on a floaty. It was here where he delivered the caption: “Gotta enjoy it before they come and take it.” Lil Woody seems to understand that the Young Thug trial could very well become more difficult in the not-so-distant future. Only time will tell how things play out for all of the parties involved here.

Let us know your thoughts on the Young Thug trial, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Thugger is going to be free following this trial? What has been your take on all of the bizarre twists and turns that the trial has taken? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Young Thug Trial: Brian Steel Compares The DA To “Communist Russia”

June 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If you have been keeping up with the Young Thug trial, you know that it has been a bit of a mess. Overall, the prosecution has been disorganized, while the witnesses on the stand have mostly wasted the court’s time. There is a sense that this trial could go on all the way until 2027, which would simply be disastrous. However, it was this week’s events that left the public stunned. By now, you probably know that Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel was held in contempt, and subsequently arrested.

This all stemmed from Steel’s allegation that Judge Ural Glanville and the state held an ex parte meeting in which they allegedly coerced Lil Woody into testifying. Steel was sentenced to 20 days in jail, although he was eventually given bond. Today, Steel continued to work hard for his client. In fact, he continued to accuse the state of coercion, noting that Woody is constantly being swarmed by the DA. This then led Steel to compare the DA and its actions to that of “Communist Russia.”

The Young Thug Trial Has Been Wild

Brian Steel accuses the state of yet again coercing and intimidating a witness

He claims during every break Woody is surrounded by multiple members of the DA’s office

“THIS IS LIKE COMMUNIST RUSSIA” pic.twitter.com/yKo7fHks20

— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) June 13, 2024

It was yet another viral moment in court that just goes to show that Steel is willing to do anything for his clients. He is a lawyer who cares deeply about Thug’s freedom, and in the last week alone, he has been hailed as a hero of sorts. Moving forward, it will be interesting to see how this trial moves on from the last week’s events. At this point, trust in the prosecution is at an all-time low, and if things continue this way, the public outcry will only grow louder.

Let us know what you think about the ongoing Young Thug trial, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that the trial has gotten out of hand at this point? How do you feel like this is all going to end? Do you think that Thugger will be free? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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