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YSL RICO Update: Young Thug Being Charged With 8 Counts
As the world awaits YSL’s forthcoming RICO trial, it appears as if there’s a new positive development in the case.
Several members of the crew have taken plea deals in order to be released from jail. Young Thug remains behind bars.
On Wednesday (January 4), however, it was announced that the 31-year-old is only being hit with 8 charges. He was possibly facing up to 65 counts. The eight charges include conspiracy to violate the R.I.C.O. act, two counts of participation in criminal street gang activity and possession of both marijuana and codeine with intent to distribute.
Furthermore, the “Best Friend” rapper faces charges of possession of cocaine, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and possession of a machine gun.
The Allegations
Additionally, the judge read out the allegations against the YSL crew in court earlier today. “Jeffrey Williams [Thug] and Atlanta-based hip-hop artists made YSL a well-known name by referring to it in his songs and on social media. YSL uses a variety of identifiers including colors, clothing, tattoos, hand signs, as well as verbal and written identifiers,” reads Judge Ural Glanville.
“YSL claims affiliation with the national Bloods gang and some associates also claim the Blood subset gangs, Sex, Money, Murder or 30d. YSL associates often display their colors by wearing a green or red bandana on their person, a practice known as flagging,” he continues afterwards.
Further allegations include using other hand gestures and the “SLATT” saying as a way of identifying themselves as gang members. “More allegations read: #YSL assc. make two-guns hand sign by forming pistols w/fingers & pointing them in opposite directions. BLAT[T] (Blood Love All the Time). SLAT[T] (Slime Love All the Time). Emojis include:green heart, green snake, blowing nose, green vomit,” writes journalist Cathy Russon in a subsequent tweet.
Evidently, these accusations attempt to label Young Thug and his fellow YSL crew as gang members. Authorities allege that they are more than just artists who are part of the YSL record label.
Regardless, it’s certainly good news that Thugger is only being charged with eight counts out of a possible 65.
What are your thoughts on the new update? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates surrounding the trial.
Lil GotIt Says Young Thug Hasn’t Talked To Anyone Except His Lawyers
While Young Thug prepares to face trial in the forthcoming YSL RICO case, several people are trying to speak on his behalf. Following his arrest in May, he’s remained behind bars with very little communication outside of his lawyers. Atleast, that’s what Lil GotIt says following statements from numerous individuals who claim they’ve talked to Thug about the prosecution’s plea deal offerings.
We’ve witnessed several individuals associated with YSL cop plea deals recently, from Gunna to YSL co-founder, Walter Murphy. Young Thug’s blood brother, Unfoonk, also accepted a deal from prosecutors. Throughout this time, many have wondered where Young Thug stands on the matter.
People such as Wack 100 claim Young Thug wasn’t informed about the deals. However, an associate of BSlime claimed Young Thug wasn’t aware that any of his co-defendants copped a deal.
Lil GotIt later addressed the matter online, declaring that Young Thug hasn’t talked to anyone except his lawyers recently.
“Ain’t no one talked to damn Slime, bruh,” he said. “Everybody just stop doing that, bruh. Man, fighting for his god damn life.”
“Ain’t nobody talk to slime,” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “Ya’ll tryna get back in the loop and s*** relaxxxxx this ain’t that keep pushin. God got lil Jeff ya’ll doin too much on this app mane.”
Afterward, he shared another post on his Instagram, which read, “Once again Jeffrey is not communicating with anyone but his LAWYERS. We live in a media world. Everybody wants fame off this situation.”
The jury selection process starts today (Jan. 3rd) in Young Thug’s trial. Last week, YSL’s Tick copped a plea deal where he agreed to testify against Young Thug if called to the stand. Testimonies from those who copped deals will likely help the prosecutors secure a conviction in the case.
We’ll keep you posted on any more updates surrounding Young Thug’s trial.
Inside Of Young Thug’s Atlanta Mansion Shown In New Video
Young’s Thug’s Atlanta mansion is officially on the market. Video of the Buckhead listing was featured on Watson Realty Co.’s Instagram page. Thug’s former pad boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a movie theater, two living rooms and two wet bars.
The new asking price for the swanky pad currently sits at $3.1 million. Footage from inside the home shows a luxury, indoor pool, a jacuzzi and lots of open space.
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While the multimillion dollar home is being sold, the 31-year old star is still behind bars awaiting trial . Atlanta police accused YSL of being a violent street gang, cofounded by Thug in the mid-2010s. His trial is set to begin on January 9, 2023. However, over a half-dozen of his 27 codefendants have already taken plea deals in the case.
Gunna was released from Fulton County jail last month after striking a plea deal. Details of the plea have not been revealed. However, the Internet was in a frenzy filling the “Pushin P” rapper’s release. Brooklyn rapper Uncle Murda also dissed Gunna in his 2022 End of Year “Rap Up.”
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”Young Thug and Gunna got with the RICO, they using rap lyrics against them and that shit is illegal / They let Gunna go, we tryna figure out how that happened / He took a plea deal, Lil Boosie said that n-gga ratting / Gunna pushing pleas, Young Thug still stuck in jail / N-ggas saying Gunna knew names and ‘I’m gonna tell,” he rapped.
Just days ahead of the highly publicized trial, Thug’s father urged his son to reject a plea deal if offered. “My son is not guilty of a lot of things that these people probably sayin’ about him,” Jeffrey Williams Sr. shared in an interview.
“As a father, if they came to him with a plea deal and he left it up to me to give him the advice. I would tell him, ‘No.’” Check out HNHH for the latest hip hop updates.
YSL’s Tick Takes Plea Deal, Claims Young Thug Was Mad He Didn’t Beat Or Shoot Victim
YSL’s Tick reportedly made some damning accusations towards crew frontman Young Thug during a hearing on Thursday (December 29th). He accepted a plea deal in favor of facing trial, which makes him the eighth YSL affiliate to do so. While in court, Tick accepted the plea deal and offered details about Thugger’s attitude towards other YSL members. According to Tick, the “Digits” MC chastised his crew in a group chat for not beating or shooting a victim.
Tick, real name Trontavious Stephens, claimed that YSL crewmates sold drugs at two Atlanta gas stations. Also, he provided an idea of what Young Thug’s jabs looked like.
“Y’all ain’t beat him up or shot him yet?” he allegedly told YSL associates in the group chat. “Y’all getting soft.”
Moreover, Stephens pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act in Georgia. The court sentenced him to ten years, with two of commuted time served and eight of probation. The 29-year-old joined Gunna, Slimelife Shawty, Lil Duke, and Thugger’s brother Unfoonk as members who took a plea deal.
Also, Tick agreed to testify during trial as part of his negotiation, as did co-defendant Antonio Sledge. Moreover, Young Thug’s co-defendants Derontae Bebee and Tenquarius Mender rejected offers for a plea deal. Gunna’s plea deal caused a lot of conversation around its implication and whether he snitched. Still, many were happy to see the “pushin p” rapper finally home. As discussions ran rampant, he took to Instagram to deny said claims.
“While I have agreed to always be truthful,” he wrote, “I want to make it perfectly clear that I have NOT made any statements, have NOT been interviewed, have NOT cooperated, have NOT agreed to testify or be a witness for or against any party in the case and have absolutely NO intention of being involved in the trial process in any way.”
Furthermore, as we look to the future, the court set jury selection for Young Thug’s RICO case to commence on January 4th. Meanwhile, his trial will expectedly begin on January 9th.
What do you think of Tick’s claims and his decision to take a plea deal? How do you think this will affect the developing case? Let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on the fate of YSL and Young Thug.
YSL Member Tick Takes Plea Deal, Agrees to Testify Without Fifth Amendment
The latest YSL member to accept a plea deal is Trontavious Stephens, nicknamed “Tick” and “Slug.” HipHopDX notes Stephens appeared in court on Thursday (Dec. 20) and pleaded guilty to racketeering and receiving a sentence of 10 years.
Stephens received credit for two years, and the remaining sentence will be spent on probation. Stephens also agreed to testify at trial and won’t be able to use the Fifth Amendment. In his hearing, Stephens stated he was a founding member of YSL, and acknowledged crimes of robbing a woman while also confirming the meaning of a message from Young Thug.
The text read, “Y’all aint beat him up or shot him yet? Y’all gettin’ soft.” Stephens confirmed the meaning and revealed it was targeted toward an enemy.
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YSL RICO Update: Slug Takes Plea Deal, Two Others Decline
As Young Thug remains behind bars, updates on the future of other YSL members are revealing themselves.
Reports on Thursday (December 29) indicate that three more members were offered plea deals. However, only one of them is reportedly deciding to take it.
“Trontavious Stephens aka Tick aka Slug takes plea deal in #YoungThug case. He faced 5-20 yrs on the racketeering count. (only count charged),” reports Cathy Russon, the Executive Producer at Law&Crime Network.
“He received 10 years, with 2 yrs time served & remaining 8 yrs on probation. He will be released,” she continues afterward. Stephens becomes the eighth YSL member to take a plea deal.
Stephens also agrees to testify truthfully at the trial. Additionally, he is unable to assert the fifth amendment.
Furthermore, he admits that he does indeed go by Tick as one of his nicknames. In Thugger’s song “You,” the 31-year-old raps, “She gettin’ robbed my Tick.” He acknowledges this as a fact as well.
Although Stephens is taking the plea deal, there are two other YSL members who declined to do so earlier today.
DJ Akademiks has consistently been reporting on the case through his social media accounts and took to his Instagram to provide the update.
“At least thug can say 2 of his members denied getting out of jail instantly and is taking it to trial wit him. The judge warned the defendants that taking the plea would make them free immediately but taking it to trial he would sentence them to the max if they lost the case. Tenquarius is facing 50 years in prison if convicted at trial,” the streamer says in the caption along with the news.
Ever since Gunna became the first person to accept a plea deal in the case, there has been speculation online about whether or not there is snitching involved when taking the deal. Although, Gunna’s attorney, Steve Sadow has consistently stated that there is no truth behind these claims.
“Gunna did not snitch to get out of jail. He has said nothing and is not cooperating. His plea statement cannot be used in court against any other defendant. So please stop spreading lies!!!” he writes in a statement.
Regardless, there continues to be discourse online about what these pleas will mean for Young Thug.
What are your thoughts on the YSL members taking plea deals in order to get released? Comment your thoughts down below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on the trial.
Young Thug Must Take COVID-19 Test After Outbreak Among RICO Defendants
Young Thug will soon have his day in court after he was indicted in May on RICO charges. Unfortunately, it seems like, along with the court case, he could be facing exposure to COVID-19.
Per TMZ, a judge ordered Thugger to take a COVID-19 test following an outbreak. The tabloid publications claim that several defendants and attorneys in the case already tested positive. At this point, Thug could also be at risk of having COVID-19 and will have to test negative. However, a court order from Dec. 28th doesn’t contain the results of his COVID-19 test.
It’s been a wild few weeks in the YSL RICO case. Thug scored a minor victory a few weeks back after a judge sided with his attorneys who argued that evidence collected from an illegal raid should be excluded from the case. At the same time, several co-defendants copped plea deals in the case. The revelation left fans concerned about Thug’s future, especially since prosecutors on the case could use the defendants for testimony in the future.
Most notably, Gunna copped an Alford plea, though his attorney insisted that his client was not cooperating with authorities. Gunna’s lawyer, Steve Sadow, said that the rapper won’t take the stand during the YSL trial. However, if prosecutors ask him to testify, he’ll invoke his fifth amendment rights.
Young Thug is facing a litany of charges related to the YSL case. Prosecutors allege that he’s the co-founder and leader of the YSL street gang, while using lyrics, songs, and social media posts as evidence to back their claims. In addition, he recently faced a slew of charges such as street racing, reckless driving, speeding, and more.
Jury selection for Young Thug’s case begins on Jan. 5th. HotNewHipHop will continue to keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding Thug’s upcoming case.