Young Thug Let Out Of Jail To Attend Angela Grier's Funeral: Report

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Young Thug performs on stage during Wireless Festival 2019 on July 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns)

The Atlanta rapper's older sister passed away last week, her cause of death remains unknown at this time.

Since he was unexpectedly arrested on May 9, 2022, Young Thug has been through one of the most gruelling years of his life. He's given up his lavish rapper lifestyle for a prison cell that affords him none of his past luxuries. Additionally, he's lost some of those closest to him. There's his seemingly tarnished friendship with Gunna. This follows the DS4EVER hitmaker's decision to take an Alford plea in their RICO case. Elsewhere, he's been challenged with the death of close friends and family members.

Days after Thugger was placed behind bars, on May 13, a YSL artist who luckily wasn't caught up in the investigation, Lil Keed, tragically lost his life. The "Freak" artist was just 24 years old at the time, and his death was reportedly a result of eosinophilia. The late recording artist's brother, Lil Gotit, previously detailed his attempt to help the late star by rushing him to the hospital. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save Keed. Now, Young Thug is facing more tragic news in the form of his older sister, Angela Grier's sudden death.

Thugger Mourns His Older Sister

The announcement came via Dolly White, another of the incarcerated artist's siblings, at the end of March. At this time, the details surrounding Grier's death remain unknown. Nevertheless, new reports claim that her brother was allegedly granted a temporary release from jail in order to attend her funeral. No photos from the event have surfaced online. However, a tweet circulating alleges that "They let lil Jeff come see his sister🥰" as the YSL head continues to await his highly anticipated trial.

Word of Young Thug's reported release – even if only temporary – left many fans feeling happy for the 31-year-old. "Awwww I was hoping they would," one Twitter user wrote in response to the initial post. "Lol yes they did. N*gga had on a suit and Air Force 1's," the same account noted. The simple but effective description provides fans with a mental visual of what the So Much Fun hitmaker looked like on the sombre day. See video footage from Angela Grier's funeral below. Make sure to check back later for any updates on the YSL RICO trial.

Angela Grier's Funeral

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.