Young Thug

<p>The day felt like it would never come, but finally, <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/618202-yfn-luccis-trial-pushed-back-due-to-young-thugs-rico-case" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YSL&#8217;s RICO Trial</a> is officially underway. Since <a href="/profile/youngthug" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Young Thug</a>, <a href="/tags/gunna" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Gunna</a>, and a slew of other affiliates were arrested in the spring of 2022, the hip-hop community has been eagerly waiting to watch the case play out in court.</p>



<p>Many – including the <em>DS4EVER</em> rapper – have <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/610817-gunna-released-from-jail-hip-hop-reacts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">taken plea deals</a> to secure their freedom. Thugger, however, has <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/429913-young-thug-denied-bond-for-a-third-time-in-ysl-rico-case-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">remained in custody</a> from day one. According to previous reports, the only deals put on the table for him would still result in life in prison.</p>



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<p>As <em>France24</em> reports, <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/438087-young-thugs-questions-for-jurors-in-ysl-rico-case-unveiled" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">jury selection</a> began earlier today (January 9) in the city of Atlanta. The process will likely be a lengthy one, as final members must be impartial to the situation. </p>



<p>The trial itself is due to last much of this year as prosecutors attempt to prove that Young Thug&#8217;s record label is a crime ring front. The defence has vehemently denied these allegations. They insist that YSL (Young Stoner Life Records) is &#8220;a music label and vague association of artists.&#8221;</p>



<p>One element of this case that&#8217;s specifically raising eyebrows is the use of the <em>So Much Fun</em> hitmaker&#8217;s lyrics in the courtroom. Earlier this month, a video of a judge <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/618059-young-thug-trial-judge-reads-slime-sht-lyrics-in-court" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">awkwardly reciting bars</a> from &#8220;Slime Shit&#8221; began circulating online.</p>



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<p>According to <em>TMZ</em>, other songs we may hear from prosecutors are &#8220;Take it to Trial,&#8221; &#8220;Ski,&#8221; and &#8220;Slatty.&#8221;</p>



<p>Elsewhere it&#8217;s been noted that the state could call over 300 witnesses, including <a href="/profile/LilWayne" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Lil Wayne</a>. It remains unclear what other famous faces may appear in court, though Thugger&#8217;s far-reaching influence has connected him with much of the industry over the years.</p>



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<p>The Atlanta native has pleaded not guilty to his charges, and his attorney seems confident in his ability to clear his client&#8217;s name.</p>



<p>Read about the questions for potential jurors in the YSL RICO case <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/618312-young-thug-ysl-trials-juror-questionnaires-revealed-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. Afterward, tell us what you think Young Thug&#8217;s ultimate fate will be in the comment section.</p>



<p>[<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/09/young-thug-rico-ysl-trial-opening-arguments-lyrics-used/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Via</a>] [<a href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230109-jury-selection-begins-in-young-thug-gang-conspiracy-trial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Via</a>]</p>