Chief Judge Ural Glanville has denied the request for a mistrial in the YSL RICO case. The defense filed the motion after a video recently leaked of investigators interrogating a man for the case. It’s unclear where the blame for the leaked video stems from. Both the prosecution and defense have refused to take responsibility. The update comes from Jozsef Papp, a crime and public safety reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“Judge Glanville said he plans to order an investigation into a leaked video that was shared in [sic] social media involving a state witness being questioned by investigators. Motion for mistrial is denied but Glanville is allowing lawyers to ask potential jurors about the video,” Papp wrote on Twitter, Wednesday, before noting that Glanville remarked, “I’m blaming everybody.” He continued: “Glanville gave them a warning that if it happens again, he will restrict attorneys to only be able to view discovery in his chambers.”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 17: Rapper Young Thug performs at halftime during the Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks game at State Farm Arena on November 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
News of the denial comes after an attorney representing defendant Jayden Myrick requested a mistrial, back in February. They argued that the sharing of discovery material violated the client’s Sixth Amendment right to a fair and impartial jury. The motion read: “While said evidence may not directly implicate my client, it along with all of the publicity and courtroom incidents since the start of this trial that have not been the result of any conduct of my client, Jayden Myrick, make it impossible for him to receive a fair trial, as well as a jury that is honestly and truly fair and impartial.”
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed a motion that would mandate that defense attorneys can only view similar videos while in her office and cannot record them. In response, Defense Attorney Keith Adams said: “You don’t just file a motion and make these allegations when you’ve got absolutely no basis to back that up, and that’s what’s happened in this case.” Adams says not allowing him to make copies would limit his access to evidence that could help defend his clients and therefore would be unconstitutional. He added that he doesn’t believe a defense attorney leaked the video.
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Glanville gave them a warning that if it happens again, he will restrict attorneys to only be able to view discovery in his chambers. #YSL#YoungThug
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says that she’s concerned for a witness’ safety after footage of their interrogation for the YSL trial leaked online. The video shows an unidentified man speaking with authorities for the case against Young Thug. It has over 30 million views online. Willis says that she’s unsure how the video got out, but that the prosecution has possessed it for over a year. They only handed over to the defense two months ago.
“It puts people’s lives in danger,” Willis told WSB-TV‘s Mark Winne. “My worst fear is that it is used as an intimidating tactic and people might be hurt.” Willis noted a large number of comments on a YouTube post of the video that threaten the man’s life. In the viral video, the man appears to tell investigators, “This is a murder that’s about to take place with some very hot people, and [inaudible] the stuff that I know right now should be able to help me get out my situation.” Defense Attorney Keith Adams addressed the leak saying, “I’m happy to have them make a determination or find out where it came from. I know it didn’t come from us!”
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 12: Hip-hop artist Young Thug arrives at a release party for his new album “PUNK” at Delilah on October 12, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)
Willis has since filed a motion that would mandate that defense attorneys can only view similar videos in her office and cannot record them. In response, Adams said: “You don’t just file a motion and make these allegations when you’ve got absolutely no basis to back that up, and that’s what’s happened in this case.” Adams says not allowing him to make copies would be unconstitutional as it would limit their access to evidence that could help them defend their clients. He added that he doesn’t believe a defense attorney leaked the video.
The YSL trial is still many months off from kicking off. Through May, more than 1,200 jurors will appear in court to watch a pre-recorded reading of the indictment for the YSL case. They will also be hearing the preliminary jury instructions, filling out a questionnaire, and more.
Young Thug is one of the most popular artists of our generation. Through his unique voice and delivery, he’s paved the way for many other artists. He’s already been in the game long enough to have inspired people through his music. With a label under his belt and successful members on it, he’s already left his mark on the game. He’s also collaborated with multiple other popular artists both in the rap world and outside of it. These include not only people on his albums, but his features on other people’s albums. With so much music in discography, one might wonder which songs are bringing in the most listeners. In this list, we’ll be examining his most streamed songs on Spotify.
Young Thug and Lil Baby perform at Birthday Bash 2018. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
#10: Never Hating – Lil Baby feat. Young Thug
Young Thug and Lil Baby have multiple songs together. This one comes from Lil Baby’s album It’s Only Me. Young Thug comes in on the second half of the track and uses a flow that dances over and around the production. The strings on the song add a small sense of drama to the head nod-inducing production and trap drums.Thug doesn’t weave in any singing this time but the flow is what holds listeners attention during his portion. His verse is short but fits in well with the tone set by Lil Baby on the hook and his verse. They may not trade bars on this one but their presence compliments each other on the song.
This is one of Young Thug’s most recent songs and his performance on it was very well received. As one of the solo cuts on the Metro Boomin helmed album, Thugger made sure he left his mark. The focus is on him and he made sure listeners stayed locked in on everything he had to say. Over menacing piano keys and bell chimes, Thug crafted an earworm of a hook and verses that complement it well. The most standout point is in his second verse where he goes into a bouncy pocket with his flow that’s catchy and infectious. His adlibs on this one are more understated but they still are effective. It may not be gym playlist worthy, but the energy is still present on this one.
#8 Trance – Metro Boomin (with Travis Scott and Young Thug)
Thug and Travis’s melodic techniques have been well-documented across the years. In this cut from Metro Boomin’s album HEROES AND VILLAINS, the iconic duo put their vocals on display. Metro crafts a dreamy atmosphere for them and they deliver. Thug opts for a rap sung flow that matches the atmosphere of the song well. The strings that come in during portions of his verse enhance his flow well and take the song to the next level. As expected, Thug blends his vulnerabilities and flexing in a unique verse The final moments of his verse have him in a mini duet and his vocals blend well with Travis’. This is one for late-night listening and everything in it sets the tone for that.
#7 Potion – Calvin Harris (with Dua Lipa and Young Thug)
Rappers collaborating with pop artists is not something that’s unheard of. But, when it does happen, listeners are always curious about how it comes out. This one has pop superstar Dua Lipa and producer Calvin Harris on the production. Thug’s first verse finds him showcasing his rapping and singing skills over a summery beat. Towards the end of it, he uses a unique singing technique. He comes back in for the song’s bridge which features more vocal gymnastics from him. Dua’s hook takes up most of the song but Thug makes his presence known. Anyone who wasn’t familiar with him found out quickly once they heard his contribution to the song. This one was interesting to say the least.
Young Thug and Gunna perform at halftime during the Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks game at State Farm Arena. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
#6 Solid – Young Thug feat. Drake and Gunna
Drake and Thug have had several tracks together over the years. Gunna has a verse after Drake’s and before Thug’s. The eerie production of this one is one of the main draw-ins to this song for sure. At the beginning of Gunna’s verse, there’s a beat switch and the original comes right back flawlessly. The second beat comes back during his verse too. Young Thug closes out the song with a verse that sees him using a more understated delivery. He’s not whispering but still keeping the volume at a relaxed level. There’s some alliteration towards the end of his verse and Thug delivers it effortlessly. We get a beat switch during his verse too which adds to the layers of production the song has and showcases his ability to adapt to it.
#5 Hot (Remix) – Young Thug feat. Gunna and Travis Scott
This remix was on the deluxe edition of Young Thug’s album So Much Fun. The original featured frequent collaborator Gunna. This remix features another frequent collaborator, Travis Scott. Thug starts his verse with some vocals that are hard to hear because of his volume and how he’s saying them. However, after this moment he picks up in volume and energy. Many may remember how much Thug name dropped Cartier in this verse. His flow skated all over the horns on the song and he ended the verse the same way he started it. But, at the end, he had vocalizations from Travis in the background and he did deliver the bars at a slightly higher volume.
If there’s one thing Drake and his team know how to do, it’s generate buzz. When the tracklist for Certified Lover Boy released, many were equally skeptical and intrigued by this track title. The song samples another song titled “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred. Future interlopes the hook from that song and also has a verse. Thug comes in calm and confident after that verse with a flow of his own. Thug’s flow is unique as it has a “start-stop” cadence to it that fits the bounce of the song. Much like the entire mood of the song, several of Thug’s bars have a certain silliness to them. Still, we all remember how we felt the first time we heard this one.
This song came out in 2020 but radio stations still have it in rotation like it came out last week. This track comes from Chris Brown and Thugger’s collab album Slime & B. Fittingly, Thug’s verse on here heavily favors singing. Over glistening keys, he croons about his thoughts on his lover. Background vocalizations enhance the melodic delivery of his verse. This time around, he’s not on hook duty with Chris and has only one moment on the track. However, before his verse begins, we do get some vocalizations from him. We have come to expect these to precede his verses as it lets us know he’s on the song. While it can be generally classified as R&B, this one fits better in the daytime. The upbeat drums and keys make it ideal to play during a day out.
Travis Scott and Young Thug perform at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2016. (Prince Williams/Wireimage)
#2 pick up the phone – Travis Scott feat. Young Thug
This was not the first collab between these two artists but it was one of their most popular. The hook has Travis on the first half and Thug on the second half. Thug’s portion sees him showcasing his vocals with just a splash of autotune in the hook’s first appearance. Thug uses his verse for braggadocios bars in the first half of his verse. He also weaves in reflection on his mother in the second half of the verse. Almost each line of his verse has an ad-lib on this one and they are all fun and hype as we expect. For many listeners, this was the song that sparked the idea that these two needed a collab project.
#1 The London – Young Thug feat. J. Cole and Travis Scott
Hearing J.Cole and Young Thug on a song together is something nobody imagined would ever happen. Travis Scott is on this one too. J.Cole’s verse was praised, as per usual. Thug comes in after him and uses three flows total for his verse. All of them blend well with the production which is a testament to his versatility. The first one is somewhat scattered yet cohesive. The second finds him in a high register with a rap sung flow. The third one finds him in a more traditional one that closes his verse well. This was easily one of the most popular songs the year it dropped mainly because the collab was so unexpected. It also came out really well.
Hip Hop fans are still wondering what Gunna’s next move will be. After being released from jail in December, the rapper hasn’t made much movement in his career or social media. He was initially a part of the first string of arrests tied to the YSL RICO case. Gunna, Young Thug, and over two dozen of their purported associates were detained on charges related to several crimes. It was alleged that YSL was a criminal street organization, but Thugger and his supporters have insisted it is only a record label.
Meanwhile, Gunna was the first to accept a plea deal to taste freedom. He has flown under the radar, but DJ Akademiks claims to have inside information. “I think he’s cooked up an album. From what I heard, he has an album ready,” Akademiks said while on Livestream. “He has an album discussing a bunch of sh*t. He’s got an album, he’s got some sh*t to say. But there’s nobody down to stand with him.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Gunna attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)
“So, it becomes one of those situations where, yeah, how good could you make a case if everybody’s leaving you on an island. So, I think Gunna is kinda in limbo, waiting to see what happens with Thug. I think he’s praying that Thug gets a favorable outcome. Or he’s probably praying that, you know, despite what might happen to Thug, that Thug has some type of grace for him.”
The rant was all speculative, as Gunna hasn’t spoken out much. He and his lawyer have repeatedly denied snitching allegations, and Gunna emerged on Instagram to give a shoutout to Thug. However, Akademiks shared what he’s heard down the grapevine, while Hip Hop awaits more from Gunna himself. “I think, if you ask me, these are just my thoughts. I think if Thugger gets 20 years or 15 years, I think Gunna will try to proposition this offer to them: ‘Yo, how ’bout if y’all give me that co-sign that I need to get the snitch thing off of me, to get that jacket off of me, I’ll give a bigger percentage of my earnings to Thugger.’”
Akademiks Claims Gunna Wants Out Of YSL
DJ Akademiks claims Gunna has a NEW ALBUM done & ready to drop
Akademiks also said Gunna plans on leaving the YSL label (potentially for Atlantic Records) before releasing new music pic.twitter.com/NPVbrrfcXv
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Additionally, Akademiks claimed that he also heard that Gunna was making moves to leave YSL. Because the relationship is “fractured,” Akademiks said there is no way Gunna can go through something like this with the label and come out on the other side. Check out more from DJ Akademiks above.
It has been recently reported Gunna is leaving YSL Records. The news follows after the Atlanta rapper faced numerous “snitch” allegations after taking a plea deal in the YSL RICO case. Fans on social media are in a frenzy after it has been reported Gunna may be leaving YSL Records to sign with Atlantic Records. […]
YSL member YSL Woody recently began trending after a lengthy three-hour interrogation. A video reveals Woody claiming Young Thug has been calling shots behind bars. Footage of detectives speaking to YSL member YSL Woody is sparking a buzz on social media. The lengthy interrogation lasted for three hours. The trending excerpt is a clip of […]
Social media ran rampant with debates after YSL affiliate Lil Woody snitched on Young Thug and YFN Lucci’s camps in a newly surfaced video. Moreover, even though the full situation isn’t clear, he made a lot of confessions in the three-hour clip. For example, he alluded to the fact that somebody plotted to carry a hit out that night, possibly from Thug to Lucci. As two lawyers try to get more information throughout, many claimed that his actions could get him and his family hurt. However, even with all fire coming his way, Woody took to Instagram to share his perspective from jail.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 25: Rapper Young Thug attends the game between Golden State Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 25, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
“I sat in jail days nights months years didn’t know my outcome didn’t call on god didn’t cry or cooperate,” he wrote. “I started working on understanding myself realizing who I am and what I’m worth. Jail gave me time to think grow and understand only point I have to prove is showing my people that whatever we put out mind to we can do it. Stay away from bad energy focus and believe in yourself.”
New video footage surfaces of YSL affiliate Lil Woody snitching on YFN Lucci’s camp. He’s allegedly been an informant for years now pic.twitter.com/XQOFr19qq1
Meanwhile, many on social media weren’t buying his claims. “YSL woody really got on instagram and acted like he didn’t cooperate after 3 hrs of snitching,” one user commented. “That YSL Woody footage is truly f***ing disgusting,” another wrote on Twitter. “But hopefully a wake up call for cats moving reckless out here. It be your own people every time.” Also, another tweeter brought up how these allegations could be frankly dangerous for the informant. “I don’t care what the situation is, but y’all better learn to shut the f**k up,” they mentioned. “Until you got an attorney with you when you’re being interrogated, or even arrested for that matter.”
“I don’t fw ysl’s crimes,” they continued. “Ion even like thugger’s music, but the police is gonna get woody or his fam hurt.” Still, others weren’t as considerate with their takes. “NO WAY YSL Lil Woody got a THREE HOUR video of him snitching,” someone wrote on social media. “It ain’t even take that long to part the red sea. What secrets was you giving to them? The Krabby Patty formula???” Regardless of what you think on Woody’s case, stick around on HNHH for the latest news on YSL, Young Thug, and YFN Lucci.
YSL’s Lil Woody allegedly snitched on YFN Lucci and his crew in a recently surfaced video. Moreover, the clip sees Woody talk with presumably two lawyers, officials, or colleagues about a murder that’s apparently going to happen. Furthermore, the two interrogators struggled to get information out of him regarding his knowledge. However, many online presumed that this information led to further investigations and actions from law enforcement. Despite the ongoing court struggles of both Lucci and Thugger, it’s unclear in which case this information will land.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 05: Rapper YFN Lucci performs onstage during “Joy To The Polls” pop up concert on January 05, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Not only that, but the two beefing camps faced changes and alterations thanks to the other’s involvement. For example, the court pushed back Lucci’s trial so that he could potentially testify in the YSL RICO case. “YFN Lucci’s trial was due to begin January 9, same as Young Thug’s,” Atlanta reported Goerge Chidi tweeted. “The YFN gang and RICO case is just as wide-ranging as the YSL case. The two are connected; Lucci is a witness. But Lucci’s trial date has been postponed, his attorney said Tuesday. No new court date has been set.” Still, the “Everyday We Lit” rapper’s legal team denied his participation in Thug’s case.
YFN Lucci won’t testify in YSL RICO case despite Young Thug allegedly ordering jail stabbing. pic.twitter.com/T2p9Dt3tf4
“And here we go,” Chidi further reported. “For clarification: Lucci is on the state’s witness list. That doesn’t mean he’s going to testify, but he could still be called. Don’t @ me with questions about snitching. I don’t care.” Moreover, he faces charges of murder and gang activity. Also, he claimed to be a stabbing victim in a plot set out by YSL to take him down. Meanwhile, this conversation around snitching in YSL usually revolves around its own members taking plea deals. However, Lil Rod’s father recently testified that the District Attorney promised him freedom if he snitched on Thugger.
“Ms. Willis went down to that jail and told my son if he—if!” he stated in a video clip. “Listen to what I say. I ain’t tellin’ you what I heard, I’m tellin’ you what I know. ‘If he say Thug gave him $10,000 to [inaudible] that boy, then we’ll let you out of jail.’” Regardless of your take, log back into HNHH for the latest on YFN Lucci, Young Thug, snitching, and YSL Woody.
A recently released video of Gunna getting chased out of a mall is confirmed to be a prank by YouTuber, Fode 1k. In a follow-up video on his channel, he said the goal was to prank shoppers. Updated By: Chris Samuel (2/16/23 at 2:40 pm) The video of Atlanta rapper Gunna allegedly getting chased out […]
