Quantavious Grier, known as Unfoonk and the brother of YSL rapper Young Thug, was arrested on Thursday, May 4, on charges of possessing a firearm by a convicted felon. In December 2022, Grier pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and theft of stolen property and took a plea deal. Grier’s arrest occurred in Atlanta, […]
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Among the many plea deals handed out to YSL codefendants during their ongoing RICO trial, Unfoonk’s was one of the most controversial. Moreover, Young Thug’s older brother faced a lot of backlash for his choice, despite him denying that he snitched. However, recent reports circulating online indicate that his journey in this case is unfortunately not over yet. Furthermore, authorities reportedly arrested Unfoonk for violating the terms of his plea agreement. Specifically, it seems like officials caught him possessing a gun and reentered him into the court.
Not only that, but this comes soon after speculations ran rampant concerning Young Thug’s relationships to those who took plea. For example, inarguably the biggest story surrounding these deals such as Unfoonk’s was that of Gunna, a close friend and collaborator of Young Thug’s in the rap mainstream. After Thugger apparently linked Gunna’s album in his Instagram bio and then deleted it, many thought the two were on good terms. Still, not much context emerged following that story, so whether it was a convoluted statement or mistake remains to be seen. Regardless, other developments in the case are sadly just as inflammatory and damaging.
On that note, the most recent story to break from the YSL trial revolves around growing concerns for Young Thug’s health. His attorney Brian Steel claimed that the rapper is not getting his proper nutrition in jail, relying on chocolate and chips to get by. Also, he believes that the Atlanta trap pioneer is not getting proper access to sunlight, exercise, and other important aspects of physical and mental health. As such, his fourth request for bond comes not out of sympathy, but out of necessity.
Meanwhile, a huge scuffle broke out late last month as a hearing took place, interrupting all proceedings that day. Afterwards, footage made the social media rounds of a YSL codefendant being stripped down to his underwear, where officials found weed sewn in. While the case doesn’t seem to be getting any easier for the cohort, hopefully gears can shift towards prioritizing their health and safety and not their harsh imprisonment. For the latest on Unfoonk, Young Thug, and the YSL RICO case, come back to HNHH.
Young Thug’s legal team has filed a motion requesting that the rapper be granted bond as he remains incarcerated in a county jail. The motion cites health concerns, including limited access to healthy food. Thug’s attorney argues that conditions can be imposed to permit a bond to be set. Young Thug’s Health Conditions In the […]
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Young Thug’s time behind prison is apparently damaging his physical and mental health quite severely. Moreover, fans heard of a fourth attempt from his attorney Brian Steel to secure bond for the rapper following increased concern for his fatigue. After all, the trial won’t be worth it if Thugger isn’t able to maintain his faculties, although he’s stayed quite positive throughout the ordeal. Now, these arguments could be bolstered after Steel called out the Fulton County Jail for their improper food options. According to Atlanta’s 11Alive‘s Thursday report (April 27), the 31-year-old is surviving off of chocolate and chips while incarcerated.
Furthermore, the attorney stated that his reliance on those snacks, with no health benefits, reflect a lack of sustainable and healthy options for eating at the facility. In addition, he mentioned other factors lacking while he awaits trial, like access to sunlight, outdoor areas, and exercise. Also, Steel believes Young Thug is sleep-deprived. Not only does he apparently receive five hours of daily rest, but he has to be up between 3 and 4 a.m. when summoned in court.
Despite the gravity of these issues and their potential consequences, this marks the “Best Friend” MC’s fourth attempt at bond. All previous efforts proved unsuccessful, so to reiterate them certainly can’t bode good news when it comes to his health. However, with a smile in court every once in a while or updates from loved ones, fans have kept their head high. Attorney Brian Steel hopes the court grants Thugger a temporary release. Specifically, he stood by the fact that “conditions can be imposed which permit bond to be set.” Along with all the other antics in this trial, this is one of the more concerning updates.
Meanwhile, other actions from (presumably) Thugger have fans scratching their heads. He recently put a link to Gunna’s album DS4EVER on his Instagram bio. Then, he removed it hours after the news broke. Given Gunna’s estranged public relationship with YSL after his plea deal, this left many confused. Perhaps bond would also allow Thug to at least slightly clarify many questions fans have as to his status. But that’s quite the long shot, because this is a heavy case to grapple with. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Young Thug.
Young Thug recently caused quite the stir with his Instagram account’s bio, which linked to Gunna’s most recent album DS4EVER. Moreover, fans wondered why this happened, given that the YSL protégé took a plea deal and testified against his cohorts, including Thugger, during their RICO arrest and trial. However, it looks like all those theories will stick to being only theories. The IG account recently removed the link from the bio entirely, with about as much explanation as its addition. Still, that could mean a million different things in the grander scheme.
Of course, Young Thug didn’t have to say a word for YSL affiliates and fans alike to start blasting Gunna for his actions. Even if people don’t know the whole story, video footage still led people to the conclusion that the 29-year-old is a snitch. Whether the link sought to reflect a strong relationship or just promote some music to make some money is unknown. After all, DS4EVER launched under the “Check” MC’s imprint to wide commercial success. It’s been a long time since that album, and a long time since he was released. While we don’t know if Thugger is behind these changes given his limited Internet access, it’s not crazy to think it could be damage control.
Young Thug updated his Instagram bio and added a link to Gunna’s music
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— No Jumper (@nojumper) April 27, 2023
Whether it was just promo or a means to show their relationship’s endurance, not everyone wants Young Thug to cut Gunna off. At least, that’s what statements from some people in their camp indicate. They do have a point; this theorizing doesn’t help to speed the trial along, which faces delay after scandal after delay and so on. Gunna and his attorney Steve Shadow vehemently denied snitching allegations, and even Thug’s sister Dolly White had some words of defense.
“Can y’all please stop saying that people ratted, and people this-and-that?” she expressed in a video. “It’s not making anybody better, it’s not making nothing good, bro. Nothing that’s going on is… helping my brother. So can y’all please stop that? Can y’all please stop? If y’all love Gunna, then y’all give him support. Like, what the f**k y’all over there doing? Y’all tripping.” You can see the removal for yourself down below. Regardless of your take on it, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Young Thug and Gunna.
Young Thug removes Gunna’s music link from his bio
— No Jumper (@nojumper) April 28, 2023
Young Thug’s Instagram page has many fans scratching their heads, as a link to Gunna’s DS4EVER is now in his bio. Of course, given that he currently waits in jail on RICO charges along with various other codefendants, this is an odd development. Not only that, but it’s even odder because his “Ski” collaborator took a plea deal and testified against YSL. If you’re looking for an explanation, the comments sections on coverage of this phenomenon is already rife with theories and assumptions. Whatever the case, there’s too little information to know the true intent of this move, or to identify what their relationship is like now.
“How else he finna pay for them lawyer fees,” one user suggested under DJ Akademiks’ post of the development. As such, many think that this is just promotion for DS4EVER so YSL can make more money while its members wait behind bars. “Gunna watching too many hacking documentaries sitting at the crib,” another fan theorized. Other possible interpretations are that this is Thugger’s PR team trying to make public amends. Maybe Young Thug himself sought to make their friendship clear without a statement, or deliver a very convoluted and strange diss.
Regardless, our guess is as good as yours as to what could’ve prompted this move. Still, even if Thug came out with a statement defending Gunna, people would likely continue to trash him for his actions. For example, when a fan compiled all his anti-snitching bars, social media bashed him. In addition, other rappers apparently threw subliminals or unfollowed the “Drip Or Drown” MC, along with strong words from his (perhaps former) YSL cohorts.
Meanwhile, Thugger is currently looking for bond with the help of his attorney- for the fourth time in the past year. “Mr. Williams is not a risk to commit a crime and he’s not a risk to flee the jurisdiction and that’s what bond is about,” attorney Brian Steel told ABC News. Also, he added that he “previously put forth compelling evidence, without doubt, that conditions can be imposed which permit bond to be set.” This request for bond comes as concerns for his health due to fatigue and sleep depravation become more common on social media. Hopefully he can await jurisdiction in humane and healthy conditions. Regardless, the fact remains that, until someone offers an explanation, fans can’t wrap their head around that Instagram bio. For the latest news on Young Thug and Gunna, stick around on HNHH.
