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Young Thug, YSL and questionable lyrics: The controversial ‘gang’ trial is here

The chart-topping artist and several others are accused of being part of a criminal street gang named YSL

The Independent UK

Rapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Here's what to know about the case

Opening statements are expected next week in Atlanta in the trial of rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of co-founding a violent criminal street gang and using his music to promote it

The Independent UK

What the Young Thug trial means for hip-hop, mafia laws and Donald Trump

The rapper has been charged under the same law as the ex-president in a case fueling debate over the use of lyrics in court

The Guardian - US

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Lyrics to be introduced as evidence in trial of rapper Young Thug

Judge says he isn’t attacking free speech, but practice of using lyrics as evidence has been widely denounced by major record labels and stars including Jay-Z

The Guardian - UK

Lyrics can be used as evidence during rapper Young Thug's trial on gang and racketeering charges

A judge has ruled tha tprosecutors will be allowed to use rap lyrics as evidence when rapper Young Thug goes to trial later this month on gang and racketeering charges

The Independent UK

Jury selected after almost 10 months for rapper Young Thug's trial on gang, racketeering charges

A jury has been selected for the trial of Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug and several others accused of participating in a criminal street gang responsible for violent crimes

The Independent UK

Hip-hop on trial: When can a rapper's lyrics be used as evidence in a criminal case?

When police arrested Nevada rapper Kenjuan McDaniel on a murder charge in August 2023, they cited a music video he posted on YouTube that they say includes details of a 2021 killing that had not been made public.

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‘Suddenly, I’m in the story’: George Chidi on his part in Trump’s Georgia case

The Atlanta journalist stumbled upon a meeting of Republican fake electors in 2020 and was then summoned to testify before a grand jury that brought charges against the former president

The Guardian - US

Fani Willis Is Abusing Georgia's Terrible RICO Law

Trump and his acolytes' conduct was indefensible, but the state's RICO law is overly broad and makes it too easy for prosecutors to bring charges.

Reason

Georgia case against Trump presents problems from the start: from jury selection to a big courtroom

There is no shortage of logistical challenges raised by the sprawling racketeering indictment returned this week by a grand jury in Atlanta

The Independent UK

‘He’s going to be very surprised’: Georgia DA Fani Willis prepares to face off with Trump

Legal watchers say the Fulton county district attorney’s entire career has prepared her for the prosecution of Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

Travis Scott drops ‘Utopia,’ first album since Astroworld fest tragedy

The star-studded 19-track “Utopia” features Beyoncé, SZA, Drake, Sampha, Young Thug, Playboi Carti, Bon Iver, James Blake, Kid Cudi and many more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Six months later, delays abound in high-profile, slow-moving Young Slim Life trial

ATLANTA — It’s been six months since the “Young Slime Life” trial started and a jury still hasn’t been selected.

Tribune News Service

Kanye West urged to respond after he goes 'AWOL' amid 'collaboration talks'

Kanye West hasn't been responding to Young Thug's social media pleas while the Gold Digger rapper enjoys spending time with his new wife Bianca Censori

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The Guardian - UK

Behind bars: how rap lyrics are being used to convict Black British men

Exclusive: Crown Prosecution Service claims no one is convicted solely via lyrics, but shocking new research finds juries being shown music and dance as evidence of guilt

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Judge in Young Slime Life case orders mental evaluation on defendant for competency to stand trial

ATLANTA — A defendant in the sweeping gang case against Young Thug and a number of his alleged associates wants to represent himself but Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville ordered a mental evaluation instead.

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DeSantis signs permitless carry into law despite criticism from both sides of gun debate

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Juror gets 3 days in jail for filming court proceedings in Young Thug case

ATLANTA — A prospective juror in the case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and his alleged associates was sentenced to three days in jail for filming court proceedings on her cellphone.

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Defendant in Young Slime Life gang case wants to represent himself at trial

ATLANTA — One of the 14 defendants standing trial in the sweeping gang case against rapper Young Thug and his alleged associates wants to represent himself.

The Guardian - US

LeBron James shows wannabe gangster Ja Morant that a gun doesn’t make you great

The Memphis guard has indulged in risky and erratic behavior. He could learn from someone who came from a tougher background

The Independent UK

Judge in Young Thug trial orders probe of leaked evidence

The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and others has ordered an investigation into the leak of a video that shows a state's witness offering information in exchange for leniency

Tribune News Service

State files motion to sever 2 defendants with pregnant attorneys in Young Slime Life trial

ATLANTA — Fulton County prosecutors are seeking to sever two defendants from the upcoming Young Slime Life gang trial because their defense attorneys are pregnant.

Tribune News Service

YSL trial: Jury selection expected to continue for several months

ATLANTA — An already lengthy jury selection process in the “Young Slime Life” trial against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and more than a dozen of his alleged associates will likely take several more months.

Tribune News Service

YSL trial: Why Atlanta's sweeping gang case is moving so slowly

ATLANTA — Jury selection in the sweeping gang case against award-winning rapper Young Thug and his 13 co-defendants officially began Jan. 4.

The Guardian - UK

Grammy awards 2023: who will win – and who should?

Will Adele’s Grammy dominion continue and Harry Styles steal more limelight? Or could Kendrick Lamar or Beyoncé finally take one of the headline prizes?

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