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 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 | |
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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 | |
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