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Young Thug Trial: Witness In Tears As She’s Forced To Testify Despite Suicidal Thoughts

March 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday (March 28) marked the 49th day of Young Thug’s highly publicized RICO trial, and tension only continues to build. The legal battle is on track to break the record for being the longest trial in Georgia state history. It could continue for much longer too, as according to some legal experts, it’s likely to go on until at least 2027.

During the trial this week, one reluctant witness took the stand to recall being allegedly robbed by Young Thug and another man who she believed was his brother in 2013. She didn’t report the alleged robbery right away, but after hearing gunshots outside of her home hours later, called the police. The investigation was ultimately dropped after authorities could no longer get a hold of her. She denies ever reporting the alleged crime.

Witness Denies Accusing Young Thug Of Robbery

After Ms. Love brings up the witnesses mother, the witness is brought to tears.

Witness: “I already told Ms. Love about my mother, that was a tragic situation”

Ms. Love: “I’m sorry about that Ms. Bennet”

Witness: “You don’t gotta apologize Ms. Love, I know you did it on… pic.twitter.com/OYn2ueXPlJ

— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) March 28, 2024

The witness has made it clear that she didn’t want any part in the trial, previously refusing to appear to testify. Recently, however, she was arrested and forced to, despite her deteriorating mental health. Reportedly, she told Fulton County Deputy DA Adriane Love that she had considered taking her own life. When asked why, she allegedly said, “because y’all [the state] are doing this.” Young Thug’s team objected to her giving a testimony, claiming that they weren’t made aware of this ahead of time.

The judge disagreed, however, and let her take the stand anyway. She got emotional when asked about her deceased mother. “I already told Ms. Love about my mother, that was a tragic situation,” she said, prompting Love to apologize. “You don’t gotta apologize Ms. Love, I know you did it on purpose,” the witness clapped back. What do you think of a witness being forced to testify despite reportedly suffering mental health consequences related to the case? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Young Thug Trial: Witness Pops Off On Judge, Claims He’s Been Threatened

March 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial is officially underway once again, and evidently, so are the courtroom antics. Yesterday, two attorneys got into a heated argument in front of the judge, who promptly checked both of them. The situation escalated to the point where a nearby sheriff’s deputy even felt the need to intervene. Obviously, the stakes are high in this case, as the rapper could be looking at a lot of time behind bars if the court doesn’t rule in his favor.

Recently, it became even more apparent just how high tensions are in the courtroom, as a witness grew frustrated and popped off on the stand. After repeatedly being asked different variations of the same question, the man decided he had enough, and decided to give the courtroom a piece of his mind.

Witness Says He’s “Put Everything Behind” Him

“I don’t remember nothing from 2013, I keep telling y’all that. That has been my statement since I got here,” he said. “All I can tell you is y’all got my name on a recorder, my phone number on the recorder, there’s people threatening me. They’re calling my phone, your honor, I lost my job. I’ve got a lot going on behind this here. I put all of this behind me, sir… I can’t continue to keep going on like this.” The witness went on, insisting that he was unable to recall anything from 2013.

Clearly, the high-profile case has weighed heavily on everyone, and onlookers can’t blame the witness for just wanting to move forward. The ongoing trial is the longest in Georgia’s history and its conclusion still feels far down the line. What do you think of one of the witnesses in Young Thug’s ongoing YSL RICO trial speaking his mind on the stand? Can you blame him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Young Thug Trial: Attorney Spat Gets Out Of Hand, Sheriff’s Deputy Intervenes

March 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Day 42 of Young Thug’s RICO trial kicked off earlier today, and unfortunately, it’s already been just as chaotic as one would expect. Clearly, the pressure is on for everyone involved, as the rapper could be facing a life sentence if convicted. According to a new Twitter/X post by legal reporter Meghann Cuniff, tensions were high in the courtroom today. In fact, they were so high that a sheriff’s deputy felt the need to get involved.

In a clip from Cuniff’s stream, two attorneys are seen arguing, when one of them insists she get an opportunity to speak without being interrupted. As things began to escalate, a nearby sheriff’s deputy stepped forward toward the attorneys, looking prepared to step in if necessary. The judge then encouraged both of them to “take it down a notch.” He later reprimanded Adriane Love. “I know you’re being an advocate,” he said, also telling her, “At some point, stop. Just stop. I made my ruling, good, bad, or indifferent to you. You’re gonna win some you’re gonna lose some.”

Drama In The Courtroom

Attorney argument got so heated in the Young Thug trial today that a sheriff’s deputy stepped in. pic.twitter.com/9wdtwAxiPe

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) March 14, 2024

Earlier this month, Young Thug’s defense team filed a motion for the rapper’s lyrics and music videos to be removed from evidence. They cited a recent, unrelated murder conviction that was overturned by the Georgia Supreme Court. In 2022, Morgan Baker was accused of shooting a security guard at a nightclub and convicted of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault.

In their ruling, the court said that showing his music video in court portrayed Baker as a “threatening gunman” with a “predisposition to gun violence.” Young Thug and his team hope that a similar ruling will also be made in his case. What do you think of two attorneys getting into a heated argument during Young Thug’s RICO trial today? What about the sheriff’s deputy stepping in? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Young Thug Breaks Silence On Jerrika Karlae Jail Cell Photo By Thirsting Over Mariah The Scientist

January 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug has been in jail ever since May of 2022 when he was arrested on RICO charges in Georgia. Overall, the YSL RICO trial is one that could have major implications for the future of hip-hop. With lyrics being used as evidence in some cases, freedom of expression is at risk. This is especially true of Thugger were to lose. No matter the case, fans are throwing their full support behind the rapper. Although it may be difficult at times to keep up with the case, his dedicated fans are doing everything they can to make him feel like someone has his back.

Yesterday, Young Thug was wrapped up in a controversy surrounding a search of his jail cell conducted in 2022. In the footage, a photo of his ex Jerrika Karlae was found. Of course, this raised some suspicion given his relationship with Mariah The Scientist. Recently, a sensitive call between Mariah and Thugger was leaked online, and it led to lots of jokes. Consequently, fans were quick to call Mariah The Scientist out for getting played. Last night, Young Thug decided to respond to the controversy.

Young Thug Speaks

In the tweet above, the artist posted a picture of Mariah The Scientist with the caption, “All I want. All I see.” Considering everything that was said on social media yesterday, it is no surprise that he felt the need to respond to the controversy. After all, you never want to go through this kind of thing when you can’t even see the person being implicated. While some fans think it was Mariah herself who posted the tweet, there are others who think the post was quite sweet. Whatever the case, Thugger and Mariah are still together.

Hopefully, Young Thug and his privacy will be respected, from here on out. Let us know your thoughts on the situation, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Is Gunna A Crip Gang Member? YSL Co-Defendant Claims Yes

January 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Gunna’s been enjoying life outside the walls of his cell since December 2022, but that doesn’t mean his name is completely removed from the YSL RICO trial. Though he hasn’t been in court watching Jeffrey Williams attempt to fight the slew of charges brought against him, the Atlanta-based creative has been making his support for Young Thug felt consistently during performances. Despite his solidarity, Gunna remains on the outs with several rappers, Lil Baby among them, who’ve accused him of “snitching” on the So Much Fun artist.

In order to come home from jail, the 30-year-old took what’s known as an Alford plea. Since then, he’s been mostly focused on his music with a Gift & a Curse putting him back on the map in 2023. Now, however, Gunna is facing allegations from another YSL co-defendant – Trontavious “Slug” Stephens – who’s been on the witness stand for a minute now. According to Thugger’s business partner, his “Hot” collaborator is one of the gang members who was a part of the Young Slime Life collective. Mostly Bloods are tied to the group, however, some Crips apparently were too.

Gunna Has Ties to Crips, Trontavious “Slug” Stephens Says in Court

“Is Gunna a Crip?” one prosecutor asked Slug during his time on the stand on Monday (January 22). As per HipHopDX, the latter simply responded, “Yeah.” In the past, the embattled lyricist was denied bond due to his alleged links to Atlanta’s Shady Park Crips. “[My client] is not involved in any of the so-called Shady Park Crips matters,” his attorney declared back in 2022.

While Gunna’s name is being brought up in the Georgia courtroom full of his old friends, the “fukumean” hitmaker’s been booked and busy overseas amid Paris Fashion Week. He’s always had a love for styling himself in designer drip, but thanks to his newfound confidence, the YSL star is building relationships with brands like never before. Check out Chris Brown’s reaction to his recent performance at the link below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Young Thug’s YSL Co-Founder Defines “Slime” In Court: Watch

January 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug’s RICO trial is still underway, with YSL co-founder Trontavious Stephens recently being called to the stand. Stephens, who also goes by nicknames Tick and Slug, took a plea deal back in December of 2022. As part of the deal, he’s had to testify, and most fans can agree that it’s been a win for Young Thug’s defense.

Most recently, he was asked to define the term “slime” in court, though his definition may not be exactly what fans expected. According to him, it’s an acronym that stands for “Slug Love I Me Everything.” Social media users have had mixed reactions to the clip. While some think his definition makes a lot of sense, others are cracking jokes.

Slime Means “Slug Love I Me Everything,” Trontavious Stephens Claims

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Earlier in the trial, Young Thug’s lawyer similarly made headlines for claiming that the title of the rapper’s track with Future and Gunna, “pushin P,” actually stands for “pushing positivity.” This resulted in countless memes, and even prompted an educational post from Thugger’s Instagram account in December. The post included definitions of several of his frequently used slang terms, such as opp and slime. According to the post, slime means “seeing lord in me everyday,” while opp means “overly positive pal.”

While plenty of fans approve of Stephens’ approach to his testimony, others have been critical, including Ralo. Earlier this month, he took to social media to reveal that he’d never testify like he is, particularly if it concerned one of his own childhood friends. “Man ain’t no way Shawty just got on that stand against his childhood friend,” he Tweeted. “I rather die ah thousand deaths before I do some sh*t like that.” What do you think of Young Thug’s ongoing RICO trial? What about YSL co-founder Trontavious Stephens defining “Slime” in court? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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YSL RICO Trial UPDATE: [WATCH] Person Screams “Free Thug! Mistrial!” After Hacking YSL RICO Trial Zoom Call

January 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Unconventional antics continue in the YSL RICO trial on day 16 when an unknown person hacked into the court’s Zoo m call and repeatedly yelled, “Free Thug, mistrial! Free Thug, mistrial!”

Someone hacked the zoom recording and yelled “free Thug, mistrial!” during the YSL RICO court hearing this morning.pic.twitter.com/TEo9HFbc4x

— Complex (@Complex) January 10, 2024

Journalist Meghann commented on the sudden outburst advocating for Thug, saying, “To be Clear: There was NOT a mistrial. It would take a lot more than someone yelling “mistrial” for there to actually be a mistral, even if jurors did hear that. (Which they may have).” She added, “Also, it’s basically a sure thing that if there were to be a mistrial (there won’t), the prosecutors will re-try everyone. The rally cry really should be ‘Free Thug! Not guilty!’ or ‘Free Thug! Acquit!’ Jurors cannot call mistrials, and the judge isn’t going to take advice.”

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YSL RICO Trial: Young Thug Wears ‘SEX Records’ Shirt To Court

January 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

During his most recent court hearing on Monday(January 8), Young Thug took a big fashion risk when he decided to wear a white, button-up, which featured the words “SEX Records: Truly Humble Under God.”

Last year, Thug’s attorney, Brian Steele, argued that the rapper’s stage name was an acronym for “Truly Humble Under God,” with the “Young” paying homage to Tupac Shakur. Even though the emboldened message ws not referenced during the hearing, a retired police sergeant reporting on the trial saw the message through a different lens and says that his shirt has a completely different meaning.

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