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The Latest Breaking News from Young Thug

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Los Angeles Times

Gun violence and the (rap) blame game

Pro-gun Republicans wasted no time blaming gun violence on rap, a tactic with a long and sordid history

Salon

When all else fails to explain American violence, blame a rapper and hip-hop music

The day after the May 24, 2022, mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson promptly blamed the violence on rap music and video games.

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Case thrown out against Roddy Ricch, who leads chant against NYPD after release

Roddy Ricch is a free man.

Los Angeles Times

Georgia sheriff: Teen threatened death for Young Thug arrest

Georgia officials have arrested an 18-year-old who they say threatened to kill a sheriff and his wife over the arrest of rappers Young Thug and Gunna

The Independent UK

Young Thug denied bond after hours-long hearing in racketeering case

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Young Thug was denied bond Thursday following an hours-long hearing in his Fulton County racketeering case.

Tribune News Service

Judge denies bond for rapper Young Thug in RICO case

A Georgia judge denied bond Thursday evening for rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act and participation in a criminal street gang

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Calvin Harris labels Dua Lipa his favourite person to work with as he showcases new song

The Scots hitmaker, who recently got engaged to Radio 1's Vick Hope, told of his joy at working with the British singer on a social media post.

Daily Record

Rappers Young Thug, Gunna remain jailed in racketeering case

Rappers Young Thug and Gunna remain jailed on racketeering charges in Atlanta following a court hearing in the wide-ranging gang case

The Independent UK

Atlanta rappers Young Thug, Gunna will remain in jail for now

ATLANTA — Two popular Atlanta rappers named in a sweeping gang indictment will remain behind bars for now.

Tribune News Service

New York State passes bill limiting use of song lyrics as evidence

"Creative expression" will no longer be allowed as sole evidence.

Mic

Lil Keed's 'girlfriend' shares pregnancy news in her tribute to the late rapper

An Instagram account claiming to be the girlfriend of the late rapper Lil Keed has seemingly revealed she is pregnant with the couple's second child together

Daily Mirror

Rapper Lil Gotit's heartbreaking tribute to brother Lil Keed after YSL star’s death

Tributes have been pouring in for Lil Keed following the news of his death at the age of 24 - including an emotional post from his girlfriend who seemed to reveal she is currently expecting her second child with the late star

Daily Mirror

Lil Keed death: Rapper who worked with Travis Scott and Young Thug dies, aged 24

Rapper’s brother announced the news on social media

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Daily Record

Rapper Lil Keed dead aged 24 as his brother confirms rising star's sudden passing

The rising star's brother confirmed the news on social media.

Daily Mirror

Rapper Lil Keed has died at the age of 24 - his brother confirms

Rising star Lil Keed, who hailed from Atlanta, leaves behind a young daughter - his brother confirmed the death on social media

The Independent UK

Motion seeks bond for jailed rapper Young Thug, reports say

Attorneys for Young Thug, the Atlanta rapper arrested under an indictment accusing him of co-founding a violent street gang, have filed an emergency motion seeking to have him granted bond

Los Angeles Times

Atlanta, a hip-hop mecca, reels as a favorite son faces sweeping criminal charges

For today’s generation of hip-hop fans, Young Thug is as influential and visionary as OutKast was to previous eras of rappers. His oft-imitated style — melancholy and machine-tweaked, yet melodic and flamboyant — places him right beside Future as the defining act of contemporary Southern rap. His reach goes beyond…

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Rapper Gunna now in Georgia jail on racketeering charge

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Gunna, who was named Monday along with fellow rapper Young Thug in a sweeping gang indictment, is now behind bars in Fulton County.

The Independent UK

Rapper Gunna booked into jail on racketeering charge

The rapper Gunna was booked into a jail in Atlanta Wednesday on a racketeering charge after he was indicted with fellow rapper Young Thug and more than two dozen other people

Los Angeles Times

Can Young Thug’s lyrics be used against him? Prosecutors say yes in RICO case against rapper

ATLANTA — Over the last decade, the Atlanta rapper Young Thug has dropped a steady barrage of tracks about pistols and snipers, mob life and gangsters.

Benzinga

Young Thug Indicted On Numerous Charges: What Authorities Say He Did

Well, with a name like Young Thug, it doesn’t come as a surprise he is in hot water with the law.

Chicago Sun-Times

Young Thug arrested on RICO, gang charges

Fulton County prosecutors say that in late 2012, Young Thug and two others founded Young Slime Life, a violent criminal street gang that’s commonly known as YSL and is affiliated with the national Bloods gang.

The Guardian - UK

US rapper Young Thug arrested on gang-related charges, Gunna also indicted

Twenty-eight associates of rapper’s Young Stoner Life label indicted with various allegations that range from murder to robbery and drug dealing

Evening Standard

Rapper Young Thug arrested in Atlanta street gang probe

The rapper is alleged to be one of three founding members of street gang Young Slime Life that is centre of criminal investigation

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