Young Thug

Weeks before the case goes to trial, five YSL members have accepted plea deals in return for their freedom, including Young Thug's brother.

[Gunna](https://hiphopxxiv.com/tag/gunna/) being the first, who accepted the terms of a “ [Alford Plea](https://hiphopxxiv.com/tag/alford-plea/),” also has to follow specific conditions, which includes 500 hours of community service and a four-year suspended sentence. “Damn people really think I told on my own brother smh,” he said on his IG Story. Entering a negotiated guilty plea deal on December 20, was YSL’s (Young Stoner Life) Unfoonk, real name Quantavious Grier.

Earlier this year, the hip-hop community was shocked to know that two of the biggest rappers today were arrested in a sweeping indictment that had 28 ...

As for Young Thug, it was not revealed yet if he had received an offer to plead guilty to the same crimes. Gunna, on the other hand, was egged on social media after being the first one to plead guilty - saying that he snitched on his fellow brothers. The plea can also be referred to as the "best interest" plea, where the accused, in this case, Gunna, maintained his innocence of the alleged crime while accepting the plea and repercussions of the same guilty verdict. Now, Young Thug's brother, Quantavious Grier, who goes by the name Unfoonk, was the next one to have pleaded guilty to violating the RICO act. For Grier, his 12-year sentence was split into two years of serving time behind bars and ten years under probation. Apart from this, Grier has also pleaded guilty to theft by receiving stolen property.

While Tory Lanez's Los Angeles trial over shooting Megan The Stallion is set to come to a close, another case across the country is heating up.

While Thug is calling expert witnesses, the prosecution reportedly [plans to call 300 witnesses ](https://bossip.com/2191709/sheesh-over-300-witnesses-expected-to-be-called-in-young-thug-gunnas-ysl-rico-trial/)with hopes to get a conviction. [According to WSBTV, ](https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/young-thugs-brother-accepts-plea-deal-ysl-case-cant-have-any-contact-with-atlanta-rapper/V3WJZA2GL5DMRC42GRIE5G7M6A/)UNFOONK real name Quantavious Grier, accepted a 12-year sentence with two years commuted to time served and 10 years probation. Meanwhile, Young Thug will face the court in just two weeks and he’s seeking help from Hip-Hop historians and experts to clear his name. Last week, [Gunna took an Alford plea](https://bossip.com/2204488/gunna-rico-release/) to regain his freedom but it came with a price. The [YSL RICO](https://bossip.com/2132628/thug-ysl-indictment/) case in Atlanta that placed [Young Thug and Gunna behind bars](https://bossip.com/2153155/thug-gunna-zoom/) is set to begin in early January. He must also finish 750 hours of community service, not own a firearm, and abide by a 10 p.m.

The Chicago rap star sent out a call-to-action on Thursday to his 14 million Instagram followers to drop a if they'd love to see Thug free. Durk recently ...

Antonio Sumlin, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations act, two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime ...

YSL Gang Trial: 6th Defendant Takes Plea Deal In ATL RICO Case: Report - Atlanta, GA - Antonio 'Obama' Sumlin pleaded guilty to violation of the RICO Act ...

[Jeffery "Young Thug" Williams' label, Young Slime Life,](https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/fulton-da-seeks-delay-gang-trial-against-rappers-young-thug-gunna) of being a criminal street gang. Sumlin was a co-defendant named in the case. Find out what's happening in Atlantawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Young Thug Reportedly Enlists Hip-Hop Historians To Testify in Upcoming Trial: Jury selection for the trial begins early next month.

[Young Thug](https://hypebeast.com/tags/young-thug) is calling on experts of hip-hop music to testify in his upcoming trial. Charis Kubrin of the University of California, Irvine. Thug’s defense will call on Dr.

The witness list also includes a cell phone expert, drug treatment counselor, and video analysis expert.

This booking photo provided by Fulton County Sheriff's Office shows a booking photo of Atlanta rapper Young Thug. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office via AP).

Grier’s original 12-year sentence was split into two years being commuted to time served and the other 10 years on probation, [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/music/news/young-thug-brother-plea-deal-ysl-trial-1235467285/) reported. [RICO](https://moguldom.com/411788/atlanta-fulton-county-da-says-shes-getting-death-threats-over-rico-against-young-thug-and-ysl/) act and one count of theft by receiving stolen property, according to the [ Atlanta Journal-Constitution](https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/young-thugs-brother-takes-plea-deal-ahead-of-ysl-trial/MPBR2R7SGBATLCZYRLUVXVO3VI/). The one-year sentence was commuted to time served. It was originally used in the 1970s to prosecute the Mafia and others involved in ongoing organized crime. “If the gang targeted someone for shooting, who pulled the trigger is less important to Willis’ office than who turned on the green light. He’s the primary RICO target, said [Chidi](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/person/c/george-chidi).

With his trial expected to start next week, Young Thug's legal team will call on several hip-hop academics and experts in the YSL RICO case.

“The admission and use of these lyrics/poetry/artistry against [Young Thug] in his upcoming trial would be a Constitutional violation and an abuse of discretion, too prejudicial and unconstitutional,” the motion reads. Thug’s team previously filed a motion to have the rapper’s lyrics, music, and social media posts dismissed in the case. The list included hip-hop academics and experts to take the stand to help his case.

Young Thug has reportedly added hip-hop historians and authors to the witness list for his upcoming trial.

The indictment alleges YSL to be the centrepiece of a criminal street gang in the state of Georgia. The rapper’s resulting sentence was to five years with one served in prison. [AllHipHop](https://allhiphop.com/news/young-thug-hopes-hip-hop-experts-can-clear-his-name-in-rico-trial/), Young Thug’s lawyer submitted a list that includes hip-hop and lyrical experts, as well as authors and professors, who will serve as expert witnesses in the rapper’s trial on gang charges. Known as an Alford plea, the negotiation allowed Gunna to plead guilty on the charge because it was in his best interest while maintaining his innocence on the charge. Dunbar and Kubrin are both listed as “lyric experts” on the witness list, while Nielson is described as a “hip-hop historian”. Charis Kubrin of the University of California will also appear in court on Young Thug’s behalf, AllHipHop reports.

Durk has been outspoken in his support for Thug amid the RICO charges.

You know what I’m saying? “I’m ready to die by a Lil Baby, Durk And Uzi. But despite hitting the studio hard, he’s still vocalizing his support for his friend and collaborator [Young Thug](https://uproxx.com/music/young-thug-street-racing-rico-trial/), who is [currently on trial](https://uproxx.com/music/young-thug-court-hearing-zoom-naked-man/) for RICO charges. In the aforementioned Instagram post, Durk called for fans to share their support for Thug as well. I’m ready to die by these people. “I’m ready to die about Future,” Thug said.