Young Thug
American rapper (born 1991)
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Jeffery Lamar Williams Jr., known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper. Known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, he is considered an influential figure in modern hip hop and trap music, and a pioneer of the mumble rap microgenre. Williams embarked on a musical career in 2011, releasing a series of mixtapes beginning with I Came from Nothing. In 2013, he signed with fellow Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane's 1017 Records and gained further attention and praise for his debut mixtape with the label, 1017 Thug, released in February of that year.
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Young Thug Co-Defendants Yak Gotti, Stillwell Found Not Guilty in YSL RICOYoung Thug's co-defendant Yak Gotti just shrugged off a jailhouse stabbing, and he's set to walk out a free man ... after being found NOT GUILTY on all charges in the spiraling YSL RICO trial!!! The..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Young Thug Still Facing $5M Contract Breach Lawsuit From AEG TouringYoung Thug's welcome-back honeymoon from the longest trial in Georgia history has just been interrupted ... music artist touring giant AEG says he still owes them money -- and they're looking to..TMZ.com - Published | |
Young Thug Pleads Guilty In YSL Rico Trial, State Recommends 45-Year SentenceYoung Thug decided to enter a guilty plea in his YSL RICO case ... which will bring an end to his part in what has become the longest trial in Georgia history. On Thursday -- Halloween '24 at that --..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Young Thug Trial Mentions LeBron James Over YSL HandshakeYoung Thug's YSL RICO trial continues to provide unintentional entertainment ... today's edition introduced an unlikely name into the mix -- LeBron James!!! On Thursday, YSL co-founder Trontavious..TMZ.com - Published | |
Gunna Spotted Shopping with 2 Armed Guards, Lil Baby Throws ShadeGunna still isn't taking any chances with his life as Young Thug's YSL trial trudges on -- even for a simple day of shopping, he's got hired guns watching his back and his front. The "Fukumean" rapper..TMZ.com - Published | |
Gunna Defends Young Thug Ties, Rails Against 'Snitch' Label On New AlbumGunna says he's still riding for Young Thug, and he's done being hip hop's punching bag -- 2 ideas he repeatedly drives home on "A Gift & a Curse," his comeback effort after springing himself from..TMZ.com - Published | |
Young Thug's Brother Busted For Gun Possession, Risks YSL Rico Probation ViolationYoung Thug's brother, Unfoonk, is a return inmate at Fulton County jail -- law enforcement sources tell TMZ Hip Hop he's been arrested and booked for firearm possession by a convicted felon. Unfoonk..TMZ.com - Published | |
YSL Attorney Defends Calling 'Cap' On Judge in Young Thug RICO CaseJustin Hill, an attorney for Young Thug's YSL camp, has some serious cojones -- not only did he disagree with the judge in their RICO case, but he blatantly called "cap" on him in open court!!! Hill..TMZ.com - Published | |
Young Thug RICO Trial Gets Underway, Lyrics to Be Used Against HimYoung Thug's RICO trial is about to get started -- during which prosecutors will present evidence backing their case, and, controversially, that will include some of his lyrics. Opening arguments are..TMZ.com - Published | |
Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Gunna Sued For Alleged Stolen 'Strawberry Peels' SampleLil Uzi Vert's decision to add his Young Thug and Gunna collab "Strawberry Peels" to the deluxe version of his last album could prove to be a costly one ... the Generation Now rhymer is being sued over..TMZ.com - Published | |
YFN Lucci Denies Report He's Testifying in Young Thug's YSL CaseYFN Lucci is not a witness to be used against Young Thug in his RICO case ... this according to the rapper's attorney. YFN Lucci’s attorneym Drew Findling, tells TMZ … Rayshawn Bennett, AKA Lucci,..TMZ.com - Published | Young Thug Ordered to Test for COVID-19 After Outbreak Among RICO DefendantsYoung Thug might soon be fighting more than charges ... as a COVID-19 outbreak has hit several of his codefendants in his RICO case. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a bunch of the defendants..TMZ.com - Published |
Young Thug Offers Kanye West 100 Acres Of Land For His Worldwide Yeezy StoresYoung Thug's prison Wi-Fi seems to be up and running without issue, and the incarcerated rap star is going outta his way to help Kanye West's dream of launching worldwide Yeezy stores. Ye has been..TMZ.com - Published | Young Thug Denied Bond for Third Time in YSL RICO CaseYoung Thug sat in an Atlanta courtroom on Thursday only to be denied bond again in his ongoing YSL Rico case. Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steel, informed the court the rapper was willing to comply with a..TMZ.com - Published |
Young Thug's Nephew Arrested for Murdering Girlfriend in AtlantaYoung Thug's nephew is in police custody after allegedly shooting his girlfriend in the face and killing her ... TMZ Hip Hop has learned. Fardereen Deonta Grier was arrested Wednesday after cops were..TMZ.com - Published | Young Thug Sends Message From Jail To Fans At Hot 97 Summer JamYoung Thug still found a way to be at Hot 97's Summer Jam even though he's locked up on RICO charges -- thanking fans for their support during an uncertain time. We caught Young Thug's somber, yet..TMZ.com - Published |
Metro Boomin's Mother Killed By Husband Who Commits Suicide ThereafterMetro Boomin is in the throes of a horrific family tragedy -- he's lost his mother at the hands of her husband, who took his own life thereafter ... TMZ has learned. The producer -- who's cranked out..TMZ.com - Published | Rapper Young Thug denied bond over concerns he could be danger to communityGrammy-winning American rapper Young Thug has been denied bond, reportedly over concerns he could be a danger to the community.Sky News - Published |
Joe Moses Says Young Thug's YSL Is Not a Gang on 'Its Tricky' PodcastYoung Thug's controversial YSL record label is far from a criminal organization, according to Joe Moses, who says YSL is a totally legit enterprise. The "Gang Bang" rapper, who's recorded several..TMZ.com - Published | Rapper Lil Keed Dead at 24Rapper Lil Keed, a rising star from Atlanta and member of Young Thug's controversial YSL label, is dead ... according to his reps and family members. His brother, Lil Gotit, said, "Can't believe I..TMZ.com - Published |
Young Thug, Gunna Get Support from Metro Boomin, Post Malone and Meek MillAs Young Thug, Gunna and dozens of other YSL members stare down pages of racketeering and gang charges ... they're getting a wave of public support from famous friends in rap. Leading the charge was..TMZ.com - Published | Gunna Arrested on RICO Charges 2 Days After Young ThugGunna is facing the music in a sweeping racketeering case reverberating throughout Atlanta – the guy's now in custody… and his mug shot is one for the ages. The rapper was arrested and booked into..TMZ.com - Published |
Rapper Young Thug arrested on gang-related chargesRapper Young Thug has been arrested on charges that include participating in criminal street gang activity.Sky News - Published | Young Thug and Gunna Busted in Massive Gang and Racketeering StingYoung Thug and Gunna have found themselves in the middle of a massive bust, involving charges of racketeering and gang activity ... with YT already taken into custody. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ..TMZ.com - Published |