Young Thug RICO Trial Gets Underway, Lyrics to Be Used Against Him

Young Thug‘s RICO trial is about to get began — throughout which prosecutors will current proof backing their case, and, controversially, that can embrace a few of his lyrics.

Opening arguments are scheduled to kick off Monday in Fulton County, the place YT is dealing with severe costs … together with conspiracy, taking part in felony avenue gang exercise, possession of a firearm and managed substances costs, amongst others.

He’s pleaded not responsible — together with his protection legal professional insisting his title will probably be cleared by means of the proceedings.

Thug is only one of a number of people who’ve been charged within the sweeping case — however he is a key defendant, because the feds allege he is one of many head honchos of YSL (Young Slime Life) … which they declare just isn’t solely a music label/model, however a violent felony enterprise too.

The allegations towards Thug and the opposite 27 co-defendants date again to 2015, and a few defendants — not Thug — are dealing with homicide, tried homicide and armed theft costs. Even extra alarming is the very fact prosecutors are anticipated to cite particular lyrics YSL members have rapped to assist construct the case towards them.

It’s brought on a number of outrage, with some arguing rap lyrics should not be allowed as proof within the case … claiming they typically blur the traces between creative expression and actuality.

It’s unclear which lyrics, precisely, are going to be talked about … however among the songs prosecutors are taking a look at have been revealed. They embrace Young Thug’s 2018 hit, “Anybody,” plus tracks from YSL’s 2020 compilation album like … “Take it to Trial,” “Ski” and “Slatty.”

Prosecutors allege YSL members, together with Thug, explicitly refer to felony exercise in these tracks — and that they furthered the target of the group … specifically, “Preserving, defending and enhancing the status, energy and territory of the enterprise.”

While Thug is about to have his day in courtroom … one among his cohorts and fellow labelmates, Gunna, already accepted a plea deal that noticed him launched from custody. He was sentenced to 5 years with one 12 months credit score for time served. The remaining 4 years had been suspended, so no extra time behind bars if he stays out of hassle.