Young Thug YSL Trial: Lawyers Argue, Judge Yells

Young Thug‘s YSL Trial continues to get crazier by the day, as arguments between attorneys get so heated the bailiff has to step in.

YSL Trial Lawyers Argue, Judge Yells

On Thursday (March 14), Adriane Love was speaking to Judge Ural Glanville, who ruled the prosecution could not include a detective’s testimony as evidence, as shown on the daily Law & Crime livestream of the trial. One of Thugga’s defense attorneys, Doug Weinstein, stepped in to try and move things along.

“Your honor, at some point your ruling needs to be,” Weinstein began.

“Your honor, I’m sorry, I’m talking about I don’t know why I am being interrupted. I did not stop,” Love continued.

At that moment the bailiff steps in to calm things down.

“Ms. Love, both y’all can’t talk at the same time,” the bailiff said, which Judge Glanville agreed with.

“You need to just take it down a notch,” Judge Glanville said. “You continually engage in this pattern of behavior Ms. Love. You don’t wanna accept my ruling, and I know you’re being an advocate but at some point stop. Just stop, I’ve made my ruling! Good, bad or indifferent to ya. You’re gonna win some you’re gonna lose some.”

Love continued to argue that the court was not allowing her to present the evidence needed, but Judge Glanville would not budge.

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Young Thug’s YSL Trial Continues to Drag On

Young Thug’s ongoing and bizarre YSL Trial entered its 42nd day on Thursday and comes after the prosecution played a recorded 911 call from Sept. 11, 2013, back in February. In the call, a woman calls and names Thug as the person responsible for shooting a mutual friend. The woman clarifies in the clip below that this information was passed on to her by someone else, and that the shooting victim is no longer in danger, but she wants to get Thug’s identity on the record.

It was also reported in February that defense attorney Nicole Fegan had been arrested in Atlanta and hit with gang-related charges. The Atlanta Police Department confirmed with XXL that Fegan was taken into custody and transported to Fulton County Jail on charges of participation in criminal street gang activity and criminal solicitation to commit tampering with evidence. Her charges had nothing to do with YSL Trial.

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Watch the tense argument below.

Watch the Young Thug YSL Trial Lawyers Argue

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Young Thug’s Defense Files To Have Lyrics And Music Videos Removed From Evidence

Last year, the judge in Young Thug‘s YSL RICO trial controversially ruled that lyrics would be admissible as evidence. It re-sparked a major debate about whether lyrics should be allowed in court with rappers like Killer Mike speaking out against the decision. Subsequently, Thug’s defense has filed a new motion to try and get those lyrics and some music videos removed from the pool of evidence in the trial. They cited a recent unrelated court decision by the Georgia Supreme Court and are hoping precedent can help out the rapper’s case.

Earlier this week, the state’s Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a 2019 murder. They ruled that a music video used as evidence was “highly prejudicial” and the conviction was struck down. “It allowed the State to introduce impermissible propensity evidence by portraying Baker as a threatening gunman, and the prosecutor severely exacerbated the video’s prejudicial impact by emphasizing that it showed Baker’s predisposition to gun violence,” they said in their ruling. Thug’s defense is hoping that the ruling could help play a role in getting similar evidence removed from their trial.

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Young Thug Trying To Get More Evidence Thrown Out

The story that has dominated Young Thug’s trial so far this year didn’t even happen in court. Audio and video leaked from a jail phone call between him and his girlfriend Mariah The Scientist. It hit the internet back in January and part of their interaction went viral online. Despite the break in privacy, Mariah seems relatively okay with the virality of the video. During a recent concert she seemed to embrace the video, even while joking that fans “weren’t supposed to see it.”

What do you think of Young Thug’s defense trying to get evidence removed from his YSL RICO trial once again? Do you think they’ll succeed in getting some of the lyrics and music videos removed? Do you think Thug has a good chance at beating the case? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Young Thug Cites Overturned Murder Conviction In Bid To Strike RICO Trial Evidence

The Supreme Court of Georgia’s decision to overturn Morgan Baker’s murder conviction could help Young Thug in the rapper’s ongoing RICO trial. Defense attorney Brian Steel filed a supplemental motion referencing the court’s March 5 ruling in hopes of removing rap lyrics and music videos as evidence in Young Thug’s trial on Wednesday (March 6).

“Baker v. State … has a wonderful analysis of O.C.G.A. § 24-4-403 evidence pertaining to a video of rap music,” Steel wrote. “In Baker v. State, supra, lyrics were not at issue because the words on the rap video were mostly indiscernible. Regardless, our Highest Court, in a 7-2 Opinion, reversed murder convictions from Houston County, Georgia based upon the fact that the Trial Court abused its discretion, not in hindsight but at the time of trial on the admission of evidence by introducing the evidence as ‘intrinsic evidence’ as same did not complete the story as well as under other act evidence because this evidence added little, if any, probative value to the case even if this musical video passed O.C.G.A. § 24-4-401 as well as O.C.G.A. § 24-4-402.”

Georgia’s highest court overturned Baker’s conviction due to the improper use of a NoCap music video in his trial. Young Thug’s legal team believed the ruling bolstered their arguments for striking lyrics and music videos as evidence in his RICO trial.

“Without the prosecution knowing who wrote the lyrics at issue, when the lyrics were written, when the lyrics were produced, who potentially changed any lyrics, what was the intention of the lyrics, what was the mindset of the person speaking the lyrics, who authorized and promoted and orchestrated the musical videos, whether they were real guns or not, whether the musical videos were done for promotional purposes or the like, [Young Thug] again asks this Honorable Court to exclude any and all of the State’s requested evidence pursuant to the Constitutional provisions previously argued … as this evidence is merely an attack on character/propensity,” Steel wrote.

Young Thug is one of six defendants on trial in the YSL RICO case. The trial began in November 2023.

The 300 Entertainment artist pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. He has remained in jail since his 2022 arrest.

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Dame Dash Calls Out Lyor Cohen For Exploiting Young Thug

Dame Dash does not appear to be a fan of Lyor Cohen. The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder has criticized Cohen for years. Dash shared more unfavorable opinions about the longtime entertainment industry insider.

In particular, Dame Dash called out Lyor Cohen while recently appearing on Math Hoffa’s podcast. Their conversation included Dash discussing Young Thug’s ongoing RICO trial in Georgia.

“When I look at Young Thug, I’m like, Lyor and them just made a big check and he’s going to jail. They made money off his music,” the 52-year-old entrepreneur told Math Hoffa.

Dame Dash also said, “So if they made money off that music and he’s in jail for that, then all that money they made off the music should not go to them. How do they get to get all that money and he has to get a jail cell? And they made money off the music that’s putting him in jail.”

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Young Thug (born Jeffery Williams) faces gang-related charges as the leader of the YSL crew. He remains in jail while the case plays out in a Fulton County court. A judge ruled Thug’s lyrics can be used as evidence.

300 Entertainment reportedly signed Young Thug to a record deal in 2014. Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles, Todd Moscowitz, and Roger Gold founded the New York City-based record label two years earlier.

However, Cohen left 300 Entertainment in 2016 and became YouTube’s Global Head of Music. The former Def Jam Recordings head has clashed with Dame Dash on multiple occasions, including a 2015 dispute over “culture vulture” accusations.






Dame Dash Says Lyor Cohen Still Profits Off Young Thug’s Music

Dame Dash is claiming that 300 Founder Lyor Cohen is profiting off Young Thug‘s Music while he’s in jail.

Dame Dash Claims 300 Founder Lyor Cohen Profited Off Young Thug’s Music While the Rapper Has Been in Jail

On Saturday (March 2), Dame Dash sat down for an interview with Math Hoffa on the Dame’s America Nu Network, and was asked by Math whether he believes the music industry has a toxic effect on its artists. Dash agreed that it does, and went on to say record executives like Lyor Cohen, who founded 300 Entertainment but left the label in 2016, are to blame.

“It only exists because of toxic behavior,” Dash said of the music industry at the 19:23 mark below. “They take advantage of the dysfunction of our culture. For me, if I see a kid that’s making music about s**t that’s gonna get him killed because he’s really doing it, I don’t think I’m putting they records out. I’m not gonna enable that child.”

Dash continued, “When I look at Young Thug I’m like, ‘Lyor and them just made a big check and he’s going to jail.’ They made money off his music. So if they made money off that music and he’s in jail for that, then all that money they made off the music should not go to them. How do they get to get all that money and he has to get a jail cell? And they made money off the music that’s putting him in jail.”

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Young Thug Fighting For His Freedom in YSL Trial

Young Thug is currently on trial as part of the sprawling YSL RICO Case. Thugga faces multiple charges including violating Georgia’s RICO Act. Prosecutors will attempt to prove that Thug and five others relied on Thug’s YSL record label as a front in order to conduct violent gang activity.

The state claims YSL has committed numerous violent crimes throughout Atlanta, including armed robbery, conspiring to murder, and participating in criminal street gang activity. The trial is expected to last months.

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Watch Dame Dash claim 300 founder Lyor Cohen profited off Young Thug’s Music while the rapper has been in jail below.

Watch Dame Dash Claim 300 Founder Lyor Cohen Profited Off Young Thug’s Music While He’s in Jail

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Dame Dash Accuses Lyor Cohen Of Taking Advantage Of Young Thug

Dame Dash discussed how the music industry is “toxic” during a conversation with Math Hoffa for his America Nu Network and shared some interesting takes on Young Thug. He claimed Lyor Cohen, an iconic executive and founder of 300 Entertainment, is taking advantage of the Atlanta rapper. He’s currently on trial for his 2022 arrest on gang-related charges.

“[The music industry] only exists because of toxic behavior,” Dash began. “They take advantage of the dysfunction of our culture. For me, if I see a kid that’s making music about shit that’s gonna get him killed because he’s really doing it, I don’t think I’m putting they records out. I’m not gonna enable that child.” From there, he brought up Thug: “When I look at Young Thug, I’m like, Lyor and them just made a big check and he’s going to jail. They made money off his music. So if they made money off that music and he’s in jail for that, then all that money they made off the music should not go to them. How do they get to get all that money and he has to get a jail cell?”

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Dame Dash & Lyor Cohen In New York City

Lyor Cohen and Damon Dash during Ryan Leslie Performs at the Yellow Fever Party at Noel Ashman and Chris Noth’s Nightclub NA at NA in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Djamilla Rosa Cochran/WireImage)

Dash has been critical of Cohen for over a decade, previously labeling him “a fake CEO” and a “culture vulture.” He’s also accused him of ruining Roc-A-Fella. “I’m calling him out publicly and I want him to stop trying to rape my culture. Go make some money with some other people,” he told VladTV back in 2014.

Dame Dash Criticizes Lyor Cohen

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Check out Dame’s interview with Math Hoffa above. Elsewhere in the conversation, the two discuss working with Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, and Currency, among other business ventures. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dame Dash on HotNewHipHop.

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Mariah The Scientist Reacts To Fan Quoting Leaked Young Thug Jail Video

Last month, a bizarre story emerged from the Young Thug YSL trial. Both the audio and video from a call between Thug and his girlfriend Mariah The Scientist leaked online. Obviously not expecting the call to be recorded and leaked publicly the pair were very flirtatious, something that fans actually turned into a bit of a meme in the weeks following. Some other big names in rap like Drake and Meek Mill publicly lashed out against both the judge in the case and the jail itself for the video getting out. Meek even claimed that Thug might have some kind of cause to sue for the incident.

During a recent Mariah The Scientist show a fan brought the leaked video back up. During a quieter moment between songs a fan filming her calls out on of the lines Mariah says in the leaked clip. Surprisingly, she doesn’t seem too bothered by it and even leans into the joke. She concludes the moment by once again assuring fans that the video was leaked without her consent. “Y’all wasn’t supposed to see that sh*t” she reminds the audience. Check out the full video of the interaction below.

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Mariah The Scientist Leans Into Leaked Jail Call Meme

In the comments, some fans think her willingness to be in on the joke has some potential. “She need to capitalize off this. Get shirts and stuff made with Daddy, am I your baby on it” one of the top comments on a post sharing the new video reads. “She might as well get some shirts made and capitalize off of it” another nearly identical comment agrees. The peak virality of the meme has clearly died down. But that hasn’t lessened the interest of her biggest fans in the leaked video.

What do you think of Mariah The Scientist’s response to having her own words from a leaked jail call quoted to her at a show? Do you think she should lean into some of the more viral elements of the video? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Maino & Young Thug Team Up For New Single, “Poetry”

Last week, Maino came through with a new track alongside Young Thug, “Poetry.” The melodic single, which arrived alongside a fun accompanying music video, sees the duo spit about making money, clashing with competitors, and more. It follows the release of the deluxe edition of Maino’s 2023 album K.O.B. 4, which he unveiled in January of this year. It also follows the release of various collabs and a full-length album from Young Thug, Business Is Business, which he dropped in June of last year from prison.

It’s unclear exactly when the music video for “Poetry” was shot, however, Young Thug’s major role in it suggests that it was prior to his incarceration. The rapper was arrested in May 2022 on RICO charges and has remained behind bars ever since. He’s been on trial fighting for his freedom since November. Countless fans and peers, including Maino, continue to call for his release.

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Maino & Young Thug Star In New “Poetry” Music Video

As for Maino, the NYC-born performer recently celebrated getting his own holiday. He thanked Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Instagram earlier this week, declaring August 16 Maino Day. “FOREVER BROOKLYN!!!!” he wrote. He also recently teased some upcoming Lobby Boyz music with Jim Jones, though further details of the project remain unclear.

What do you think of Maino and Young Thug’s new song? What about the accompanying music video? Will you be adding “Poetry” to your playlist, or not? Are you looking forward to more new music from Young Thug and Maino? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

Yeah, tell ’em I’m ready to ride your enemy gotta be mine
That’s real n***a energy Slime, they should known we was the vibes
We are was the vibes, put it on God, I am that guy look in my eyes
None of you n***as was ever this life, hey

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Young Thug Tries to Evade Traffic Ticket in 2021 Body Cam Video

A newly released body camera footage from 2021 hilariously shows Young Thug attempting to evade a traffic ticket, unfortunately without success.

Young Thug Tries to Charm His Way Out of a Traffic Ticket in 2021 Body Cam Footage

On Saturday (Feb. 24), YouTube channel Raq Rarest, which showcases arrest videos of your favorite rappers, posted dated body cam footage from Young Thug’s traffic stop on Jan. 11, 2021. In the clip, which can be viewed below, Thugger is humorously trying to avoid a traffic ticket after he was stopped for speeding in Atlanta. The traffic cop informs Thug that he almost clipped his patrol car and clocked him speeding over 100 miles per hour.

Thug, who’s currently on trial for violating the RICO Act, is begging the cop not to give him a ticket. The YSL leader explains to the officer that he just got his driver’s license back, and he’s worried he’ll lose it again if he gets another citation. The “Pushin P” rapper then offers to do push-ups or have a foot race with the officer.

“How about I do 100 push-ups?” Thug inquired, but the officer swiftly declined it. Undeterred, Thug suggested a foot race. “Alright, let’s race. Let’s race, and if I beat you, no ticket. If you beat me, $2,000,” he offered.

No dice.

After some back and forth, Young Thug couldn’t convince the officer not to give him a ticket.

Young Thug Named as Alleged Gunman in 2013 Shooting

Last Tuesday (Feb. 20), on the 32nd day of Young Thug’s ongoing YSL RICO Trial, the embattled rhymer was named as the alleged gunman responsible for a 2013 shooting in a 911 call played during the trial.

The prosecution played the recorded 911 call from Sept. 11, 2013, in which a woman calls and names Thug as the person responsible for shooting a mutual friend. In the clip below, the woman clarifies that this information was passed on to her by someone else, and that the shooting victim is no longer in danger, but she wants to get Thug’s identity on the record.

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See Young Thug try to avoid getting a traffic ticket in a recently surfaced body cam footage below.

Watch Young Thug Try to Talk His Way Out of a Traffic Ticket in 2021 Body Cam Footage

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Young Thug Dares Police Officer To Race Him In New Body Cam Footage: Watch

While Young Thug is in the middle of his RICO trial with the rest of YSL, we recently got footage of a much less serious legal hiccup. Moreover, body cam footage from 2021 surfaced online of a police officer pulling him over for speeding in his home city of Atlanta. During their interactions, Thugger pleads with the cop to not give him a ticket because he just got his license back and can’t deal with another speed bump. In fact, he even challenges the officer to a foot race, but he stands his ground and explains to him why this is important. Overall, it’s an incredibly regular conversation to have, and it’s nice to see that this wasn’t confrontational, presumptuous, or aggressive in any manner.

Furthermore, rappers in Young Thug’s position -– or frankly, Black U.S. citizens on a daily basis -– are far too often the subject of discrimination and undue persecution in the nation’s many facets of the legal and criminal system. Of course, the law is the law and accountability must stand, but it’s not hard to see when folks take it too far. One example of this is how the Atlanta trap pioneer is held to a double standard when it comes to his “gang ties” that are part of the image behind his music. Snoop Dogg can hit the Super Bowl halftime show stage while wearing Crip paisley; why is Thug villainized for what so many others do?

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Young Thug Tries To Avoid Speeding Ticket In Resurfaced 2021 Body Cam Footage: Watch

Regardless, the last update that we got concerning his innocence or guilt in the YSL RICO case was a recorded 911 call. The most recent hearing in Young Thug’s trial played this audio, in which the caller claims that he is the shooter in an incident. It’s unclear how much prosecutors or the defense will pursue this specific case or if it will simply be general reference for the larger proceeding. Either way, there are a lot of conflicting narratives at play.

Meanwhile, the “Metro Spider” MC continues to drop new music, such as his Strick and James Blake collab “KISSES MAKE SURE.” Even though it’s no replacement for his freedom, at least listeners can support him and put even a little money in his circle’s pockets while he can’t benefit from streams and engagement himself. We’ll see what the next few months hold in these regards. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Young Thug and the YSL RICO trial.

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