Young Thug
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| Birth name | Jeffery Lamar Williams II |
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| Born | August 16, 1991 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Children | 6 |
| Website | yslthug |
Jeffrey Lamar Williams (born August 16, 1991), better known by his stage name Young Thug, is an American rapper and singer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is signed to 1017 Records. Williams grew up to prominence in 2013 after releasing his mixtape 1017 Thug to critical acclaim. He has collaborated with artists such as Gucci Mane, Rich Homie Quan, and Gunna.
Arrest and trial
On May 9, 2022, Thug along with Gunna and 26 other associates of the YSL label were arrested. They were charged under the Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act. Thug was also charged with owning illegal weapons and drugs.
His trial started on November 27, 2023. Thug was released from jail on October 31, 2024 after taking a guilty plea deal. The deal included a 40-year sentence and time served for 5 years. He was also given 15 years of probation and if he breaks probation, he will face a 20 year prison sentence. He is also banned from entering Metro Atlanta for 10 years.
References
- ↑ "Fulton County Jail Records". Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- ↑ "Young Thug announces ridiculous name change". NME. February 20, 2018. Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ↑ Watkins, Mike (January 15, 2018). "Young Thug is the saving grace of mumble rap". Michigan Daily. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ↑ Ortiz, Edwin; Frydenlund, Zach; Mench, Chris; Gale, Alex; Turner, Gus; Khal; Tharpe, Frazier; Klinkenberg, Brendan; Diaz, Angel (September 7, 2016). "The 20 Best Rappers in Their 20s (Right Now)". Complex. Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ "TruRoyal feat. Young Thug - Im On / She Can Go x #NashMade". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Young Thug and Gunna Arrested Amid 56-Count Indictment for 28 YSL Members Involving RICO Charges (UPDATE)". Complex. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Young Thug Charged With Seven More Felonies Days After RICO Indictment". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Young Thug Charged With Seven More Felonies Days After RICO Indictment". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Young Thug Gets No Prison Time After Pleading Guilty In YSL RICO Case". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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