Young Thug Allowed To Collab With Gunna After Request In Plea Deal
Young Thug has been released after more than two years behind bars in a new deal. The rapper, legal name Jeffrey Williams, pleaded “no contest” to racketeering conspiracy, as well as participation in a criminal street gang in a leadership role, according to Rolling Stone‘s Nancy Dillon. He also pleaded guilty to three drug charges, two gun charges, and one lesser gang charge.
“I take full responsibility for my crimes, for my charges. I want to say sorry to my family, my mom,” shared the 33-year-old in a courtroom statement prior to his release per the outlet.
“I am a smart guy, I am a good guy, and I really got a good heart, you know. I find myself in a lot of stuff because I was just nice or cool,” he continued. “I hope that you allow me to go home today and trust in me to do the right thing… I promise you I won’t ever be in this type of situation again.”
The “Riri” performer was sentenced to time served, 15 years of probation, and a “backloaded” consecutive sentence of 20 years if he violates the terms of his conditional release.
According to Complex, one of the agreements is that Thugger may not have any contact with co-defendants in the YSL RICO case, with the exception of two: his brother Quantavious Grier, who performs under the stage name Unfoonk, and rapper Gunna. In Dec. 2022 after accepting an Alford plea deal Gunna, legal name Sergio Kitchens, was released from jail.
The outlet reported Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, argued that Gunna is a “phenomenal artist,” and that the two are “contractually obligated” and “frequently perform music together.” Last month, the WUNNA rhymer confirmed to Complex, “I’m still signed to YSL.”
Young Thug’s full specifications as reported by the New York Times requires the rapper to to stay away from metro Atlanta for the first 10 years of his probation, barring certain exceptions; take random drug tests; make anti-gang presentations to groups of children four times annually and perform 100 hours of community service per year while on probation; and refrain from promoting gangs or being around known gang members.
Per RS, The two other co-defendants still remaining in the current trial are Deamonte “Yak Gotti” Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell.
Douglas Weinstein, representing Yak Gotti, informed RS that his team remains “open to any reasonable plea offers,” while Stillwell’s lawyer, Max Schardt maintains, “We have never wavered. Mr. Stillwell is innocent, and we are fully prepared to continue to fight this case in court once the trial resumes.”
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