Rapper Young Thug is a free man. Here are things to know about his plea.
ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper Young Thug is a free man after pleading guilty to gang, drug and gun charges.About 2 1/2 years after he was arrested on the charges in a sprawling gang and racketeering indictment, Young Thug was released from custody Thursday evening. It was a remarkable development in a trial that's dragged on and been plagued by problems.Jury selection at the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta began in January 2023 and took nearly 10 months. Prosecutors had called dozens of witnesses since opening statements last November in the trial of six defendants.Here are some things to know about the plea:Who is Young Thug?An Atlanta-based artist whose given name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, Young Thug is known for his eccentric style, mumble rap and squeaky, high-pitched vocals. He shot to popularity with breakout hits including “Stoner” and “Best Friend” and co-wrote the hit “This is America” with Childish Gambino, which became the first hip-hop track to win the song of the year Grammy in 2019. Young Thug has…
1 Nov 18:08 · iNFOnews.ca