Young Thug

Brian Steel, Young Thug's lawyer, requested that Judge Glanville recuse himself from the <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/ysl-defense-lawyer-nicole-fegan-arrested-on-gang-related-charges">YSL RICO</a> trial on day 46, accusing him of bias against the rapper. After a heated exchange Wednesday afternoon (March 20), the Fulton County judge immediately denied Steel&rsquo;s request.
https://x.com/ThuggerDaily/status/1770544263727616207?s=20
According to Steel, Judge Glanville has repeatedly engaged in inappropriate behavior towards Young Thug. The new motion marks the second request of Judge Glanville&rsquo;s recusal by an attorney during trial.&nbsp;
The latest incident adds to multiple events since the trial began in late 2023. Before Wednesday&rsquo;s dispute, a former attorney in the trial was arrested on gang-related charges. In addition to bizarre testimonies by several state witnesses. A witness asked for water while testifying on Tuesday (March 19) due to being restless and intoxicated.&nbsp;
Young Thug was indicted on RICO charges in 2022 and has remained in detainment at the Fulton County Jail since. The prosecution has used several of his <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/ynw-mellys-lyrics-could-be-used-against-him-in-double-murder-retrial">rap lyrics</a> and music videos as references throughout the trial. If convicted, Thug could receive up to 20 years in prison.&nbsp;
Already the longest trial in Fulton County history, attorneys predicted the YSL trial could last until 2027.
While detained, Young Thug has released new music with Busta Rhymes,&nbsp;<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/the-weeknd-ausdap-rocky-meek-mill-sza-more-new-music-you-might-have-missed">Maino</a>, Metro Boomin, 21 Savage, Drake, Mariah The Scientist and many more.&nbsp;

Young Thug's Attorney Requests Judge To Recuse Himself From YSL RICO Trial

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Gunna

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/j-cole-mgk-pusha-t-kodak-black-gunna-more-new-music-you-might-have-missed">Gunna</a>&rsquo;s career has been on an uphill journey since <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/ysl-defense-lawyer-nicole-fegan-arrested-on-gang-related-charges">YSL</a> was indicted on RICO charges in 2022. The Atlanta rapper was labeled a &ldquo;snitch&rdquo; by fans and the majority of hip-hop stars upon his release after accepting a plea deal in December 2022.&nbsp;
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Gunna denies "snitching" allegations in new collaboration track "Prada Dem" with Offset. He raps, "I set the trend, I&rsquo;m a trendsetter / I&rsquo;m not a rat, still gettin&rsquo; cheddar.&rdquo;&nbsp;
YSL <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/young-thug-stand-for-what-t-i-responds-to-comments-after-viral-video-or-wrap">RICO</a> trial is set to become Georgia's longest trial ever with an 88-page indictment against <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/young-thug-ysl-trial-attorney-nicole-fegan-arrest-charges-expert-opinions">Young Thug</a>. If convicted, Thug, born Jeffery Williams, could receive up to 20 years in prison. Gunna accepted a plea deal in the case that had him pled guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy.&nbsp;
The new single comes as Gunna hits the road this May. Offset appears on the album while on tour in support of his new album, Set It Off.&nbsp;
Since release from jail, Gunna has released a critically-acclaimed album in a Gift &amp; a Curse and collaborated with Turbo, Asake, and Vicent Thompson. However, been publicly shunned by former associates Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Drake, and Young Thug.
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Gunna Denies “Snitching” On New Offset Collaboration

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Summer Walker

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/cardi-b-acquires-a-coach-bag-after-reaction-from-like-what-freestyle-lyric">Cardi B</a> had the world <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/hip-hop-authors-kathy-iandoli-and-sowmya-krishnamurthy-refutes-joe-buddens">debating</a> <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/joe-budden-says-the-recent-female-rap-wave-is-over">women&rsquo;s hip hop</a> after making her return with &ldquo;Like What.&rdquo; Drake's upcoming remix for 4Batz's "<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/drake-teases-4batz-act-iii-date-8-remix">act iii: date @ 8</a>." is highly anticipated. Lots of new music that needs attention is being shared on social media this week.&nbsp;
From Summer Walker creepin' around to Busta Rhymes&rsquo;s return to a classic to Skepta showing off his fashion expertise, here&rsquo;s a complete rundown of new music you might have missed <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/the-weeknd-ausdap-rocky-meek-mill-sza-more-new-music-you-might-have-missed">this week</a>.&nbsp;
Sexyy Red &amp; Summer Walker Creepin On The Down Low In &ldquo;I Might&rdquo;
When St. Louis meets Atlanta, it&rsquo;s a ghetto love story as these two new besties plot and scheme about their relationships with side pieces. Sexyy Red and Summer Walker are two of today&rsquo;s hottest artists. The new collaboration is an instant classic.&nbsp;
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Busta Rhymes &amp; Young Thug Are &ldquo;Ok&rdquo;
One of the breakout tracks from Busta&rsquo;s latest album, the A.I.-made Young Thug feature takes us all over the universe. Busta's unique video propels his legacy to another groundbreaking level. Along with Young Thug, Busta&rsquo;s 10th album features DaBaby, BIA, T-Pain, Coi Leray, and many more.&nbsp;
https://youtu.be/6V9chzPXG6Q?si=SHbZ2NYoDO2_xi1F
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Skepta Is &ldquo;Tony Montana&rdquo;
Ahead of his Coachella performance, Skepta lives out his mafia dreams as he raps about his own immigrant success story. He is one of the most influential recording artists in global music, and his latest work cements this claim.&nbsp;
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Chl&ouml;e Hits The Beach Of Love With &ldquo;FYS&rdquo;
Chl&ouml;e Bailey begins campaigning her sophomore album with the latest single. She flaunts her self-empowering personality and curvy frame at the beach, giving a taste of her new musical era. Her next project promises to be a game-changer.&nbsp;
https://youtu.be/0VpA_S_e6SI?si=tfrmjjlb6IWdoVIk
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Ryan Destiny Returns With &ldquo;How Your Hands Feel&rdquo;
As one of the most sought-after artists in today&rsquo;s R&amp;B, Ryan Destiny shares an emotionally driven pop-fused track about connection. The song features strong vocals and infectious beats that highlight the artist's artistic growth. &ldquo;This is a world I&rsquo;ve seen since I recorded the song,&rdquo; she said. It's a different step into my womanhood and sensuality. Something that feels true to me with a splash of a side I haven&rsquo;t shown before.&rdquo;
https://youtu.be/hb1sF_QsbyI?si=75w3bncukN_sxkQo
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BossMan DLow Is &ldquo;Mr Pot Scraper&rdquo;
BossMan Dlow is the hottest new artist in hip hop after his hit song &ldquo;Get In With Me&rdquo; went viral at the top of the year. The new single is an instant success with over five million streams and reaching the top 5 on the YouTube music charts immediately. The new music video showcases a hustle-hard ethos as he sets up shop in New York City with assistant chefs, a pet pitbull, and stacks of money.
https://youtu.be/UxJeFrWYuB4?si=K1NgDHvOxzh2b6DW
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Spice 1 Nabs Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, &amp; Q Bosilini For Some &ldquo;Gangsta Shhh&rdquo;
Rap O.G.s unite for a hard-hitting new track in support of Spice 1&rsquo;s upcoming album. Raw and uncut, the song vents on the complexities of street life. Want to relive the glory days of 90s hip-hop, look no further than this triple OG.&nbsp;
https://youtu.be/EEQwkqs6hic?si=tLTXiZxjjKvU7wMw
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Gucci Mane&rsquo;s Lil Rye Is A Savage In Women&rsquo;s DMs On &ldquo;Hey Sexyy&rdquo;
Li Rye has been on fire since joining 1017. The Mobile, Alabama rap star spits bravado lyrics at a gas station and then transitions to Rye partying in the studio surrounded by girls while dissing his rivals. This is another great addition to the popularity surrounding Rye&rsquo;s debut album, released in December 2023.&nbsp;
https://youtu.be/MJdzVOpHwAs?si=MHGPMFu3gBUua-uT
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Tago Takes Us Back To The 90s Like &ldquo;D.A.M.N.&rdquo;
An acronym for "Determined and Motivated N**ga," the Dallas artist&rsquo;s latest effort is born out of the struggles and challenges that they faced on the journey to success. He hypnotizes with his storytelling over neo-soul, which is raw, nostalgic, and catchy.&nbsp; "Music speaks to the soul and makes you want to move and dance,&rdquo; said Tago.
https://youtu.be/8N7xmttfdjE?si=D1v1GLesslfDMte5
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Glamma Rose Loves Being &ldquo;In The Heat&rdquo;
Rose tells a steamy love story over the 50 Cent classic, &ldquo;Window Shopper.&rdquo; Caught up in the moment, the rising star delivers a POV performance that will leave you speechless. "This song is an ode to guilty pleasures. It's the, so wrong but feels so right, emphatic, raw, expression of living in the moment and loving every second of it,&rdquo; said the Sin City vocalist.&nbsp;
https://youtu.be/o8QYfv3sb1o?si=JY9V0bkdxGEeYWpC
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Honey Bxby Taps Busta Rhymes For Remake of "Touchin"
Honey Bxby takes us back to the mid-2000s with her new Busta Rhymes-sampled hit, "Touchin." Bussa Bus refreshes the classic with a new verse and co-sign of the new artist. The new track follows the Honey's previous hit, "F*ck Him Too."
https://youtu.be/3bOuI7-Yt94?si=ftlZyPm3ZWCC8XmV

Summer Walker, Skepta, Chlöe, Busta Rhymes + More New Music You Have Missed This Week

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 12: Hip-hop artist Young Thug arrives at a release party for his new album "PUNK" at Delilah on October 12, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

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There's been another development in the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/judge-rules-young-thugs-lyrics-can-be-used-in-rico-case">YSL case</a>, and it might come as a shock: Nicole Fegan, the defense lawyer for one of the co-defendants, Tenquarius Mender, who was charged alongside Young Thug regarding allegations of racketeering, among other things, has been arrested.
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ysl-rico-trial-attorney-arrested-on-gang-charges">reports</a>, Fegan was arrested on suspicion that she contacted a suspect &mdash; from another case &mdash; and warned him of impending charges and active warrants back in 2022. It was also alleged that she told the unnamed suspect to ditch his phone. Shortly after, she was arrested and taken into custody in Gwinnett County. Authorities speculated that she participated in a "gang activity" and was involved in tampering with evidence, a spokesperson with the Atlanta Police Department said Friday.&nbsp;
https://x.com/Archie_jura/status/1758665109650747620?s=20

YSL Defense Lawyer Nicole Fegan Arrested On Gang-Related Charges

Drake

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/drake-addresses-yasiin-bey-yg-and-saweetie-call-it-quits-or-wrap-up-week-of">Drake</a> addressed Atlanta&rsquo;s Fulton County Jail staff and Judge Ural Glanville on Instagram on Wednesday evening (Jan. 24) in displeasure about a video of a jail call between <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/young-thug-stand-for-what-t-i-responds-to-comments-after-viral-video-or-wrap">Young Thug</a> and <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/pooh-shiesty-denies-he-dissed-young-thug-and-mariah-the-scientist">Mariah The Scientist</a> went viral.&nbsp;
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Posting the video from Akademik&rsquo;s account on his Instagram Story, Drake wrote in the comment, &ldquo;This gotta be some form of jail misconduct you gonna drag this talented man then not be able to control your employees using his personal business for their own gain? Somebody benefitted from this video even existing and that&rsquo;s shameful whole case is a wash just 3 the guy and let him come home and continue bringing light to Atlanta.&rdquo;
Under the comment, Drake would continue with a mention of Young Thug&rsquo;s judge: &ldquo;Sh*t is disgraceful&hellip; is this a criminal case or Atlanta social media promo Ural Glanville?&rdquo;
<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/meek-mill-slammed-for-asking-how-fans-in-africa-listen-to-his-music">Meek Mill </a>would follow Drake in a comment on X of the video going public with, &ldquo;This a top tier lawsuit your personal call not suppose to be on the street!&rdquo;
Drake appeared on Young Thug&rsquo;s new album, Business Is Business (Atlantic), on the single and music video &ldquo;Oh U Went&rdquo; and on the album cut &ldquo;Parade on Cleveland.&rdquo; Young Thug has appeared on new albums by <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/21-savages-american-dream-album-tops-billboard-200">21 Savage</a>, Busta Rhymes, and <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/travis-scotts-utopia-aims-for-massive-debut-sales-surpassing-astroworld">Travis Scott </a>while he has been detained in Fulton County Jail since 2022.&nbsp;
In 2022, Mariah The Scientist sent a message on Instagram to President Joe Biden in request to &ldquo;<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/mariah-the-scientist-tells-biden-to-free-ysl-next-amid-brittney-griners-release">free YSL</a>&rdquo; along with Brittney Griner. Mariah The Scientist, who released a matching single &ldquo;From A Woman&rdquo; with Young Thug&rsquo;s &ldquo;From A Man&rdquo; in 2023, is set to begin her highly-anticipated To Be Eaten Alive Tour in February.&nbsp;
Young Thug/YSL RICO trial is set to resume on Monday, January 29, in Downtown Atlanta.
In 2021, Young Thug spoke with Hot 97's TT Torrez about his growth and influence as an artist. Check out the full interview below.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Drake Addresses Viral Young Thug/Mariah The Scientist Jail Call Video

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Young Thug flexes his gains in new prison picture. Thug's sister, Dolly White, shared a picture of the rapper with the caption "my heart." In the flick, Thugger is flexing his muscles with a smile. https://twitter.com/Rap/status/1634982793322332162?s=20The rapper remains behind bars as he awaits trial. He was arrested back in May along with 27 other YSL members- including rapper Gunna who has since been released. The YSL team was arrested on <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/young-thug-facing-new-charges-involving-a-machine-gun" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICO charges. </a>Producer Metro Boomin who has worked with Thug in the past provided an update on his wellbeing. “Talked to [spider emoji] today and just know when he touchdown the whole [earth emoji] gon feel it [bicep flex emoji]."As of now, there has been no updates on when the rapper will be released from prison.

Young Thug Flexes Insane Gains In New Prison Pic

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Jim Jones speaks on Gunna's <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gunna-to-be-released-after-pleading-guilty-to-racketeering" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recent plea dea</a>l in the YSL case.During a recent interview, Jones explains, “It’s a touchy situation,” Jones said. “I don’t know the ins and out of it. I don’t know the whole situation. All I can see is what I see. And from where I come from, taking a plea when you have co-defendants is really not the thing you supposed to do.”“You ever catch a case by yourself and sh*t, that’s something different,” he continued. “I think taking a plea is a touchy thing, and I don’t really wanna touch too much on it and sh*t like that because I’ve seen my n*ggas go through some of the certain things.”He went on to say that none of his friend accepted a plea deal. “They accepted what they did. They accepted who snitched on ’em, they accepted it all. And they all sat down and did they time. Nobody tried to take a plea, nobody tried to go around.” Additionally, “N*ggas even went to trial and did everything they could except do that.”https://www.instagram.com/p/CnP4JLAOPs-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Following Gunna's release from prison, he returned to social media and to the studio. In his first post back on Instagram, he shares a picture of him in the studio with the caption "Niggas acting like they switching to a side But it’s only one side . <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/yslthelabel/">#YsltheLabel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/freethug/">#FreeThug</a>&Yak GUNNA BACC!!!!!" seemingly addressing <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gunna-issues-a-statement-from-prison-following-rico-charge-i-have-all-faith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">snitching allegations. </a>

Jim Jones Addresses Gunna Controversy: 'It's A Touchy Situation'

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Young Thug has a message for James Harden.The rapper sent Harden some encouragement while behind bars. He tweeted, "“@Jharden13, get the ring this year.”The 'Best Friend' rapper remains behind bars, but fortunately for fans- he's still able to give his opinion online. During our HOT 97 Summer Ja, which took place over the summer, Thug sent an audio message to all his fans. "I just want to say thank you to all my friends and my family for coming out and supporting us. You know, your support during this time means a lot to us. You know, this isn’t just about me or YSL. I always use my music as a form of artistic expression, and now I see that Black artists and rappers don’t have that freedom," he says.https://twitter.com/youngthug/status/1582543553602781184?s=20&t=xKUg8L9uDIYMXrsJTO5juwSpeaking of basketball, James Harden recently joined the Philadelphia Sixers. Although the Sixers lost the opening game of the season, Harden balled hard. He put up 35 points, added seven assists and eight rebounds, while knocking down 5-of-9 three-pointers and 12-of-12 free-throw attempts.

Young Thug Has A Message For James Harden From Behind Bars

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Is Young Thug's social media activity causing a roadblock in his RICO defense?The Atlanta rapper recently had a court hearing in Georgia. A Tweet from Young Thug's account last month could fuel the prosecution's argument that he has "power" to communicate with people outside of jail and threaten witnesses. Last month, on Thugger's Twitter <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gunna-young-thug-talk-to-each-other-for-the-first-time-during-a-hearing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">account</a>, the tweet asked Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps if he could swim "100 miles from the middle of the ocean back to shore." Michael responded, "I think I could make it."In a video from the court hearing, prosecutors argued Thug allegedly had a phone while behind bars. Brian Steel, Young Thug's lawyer, told the judge someone wrote the "innocent tweet" on his client's behalf.https://twitter.com/michaelphelps/status/1565069145254682624?s=46&t=o5AfUO_SysoFccYoyRpOhQIn the video, Steel told Judge Glanville that the tweet about Michael Phelps is getting "investigated by the sheriff of that county. Steel said Thug asked the person who has control of his Twitter account to post it.<a href="https://amp.www.complex.com/music/young-thug-michael-phelps-tweets-mentioned-in-court-hearing-judge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The judge </a>disagreed, and said, "this is part of the state's concern." <a href="https://www.stereogum.com/2199084/citing-his-michael-phelps-tweet-prosecutors-win-ruling-against-young-thug-in-rico-case/news/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stereo Gum</a> reports Judge Glanville agreed that defense lawyers must now wait until November 25 to share specific "confidential" discovery with their clients.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNlAFPt-Z8I&feature=emb_logoIn August, Young Thug was <a href="https://www.complex.com/music/young-thug-denied-bond-again-rico-case" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">denied bond</a> again for the third time. At the time, Steel said his client would be willing to "comply with a 24-hour home confinement." In May, Young Thug, <a href="https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ysl-rapper-young-thug-alleged-gang-members-appear-in-court-on-new-charges" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gunna,</a> and 26 YSL members were indicted on RICO charges. Young Thug is believed to be the ring leader. The trial date is set for January 9, 2023.

Young Thug Facing A 'Setback' In RICO Defense Over Tweets

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KANYE WESTKanye West faced <a href="https://pitchfork.com/news/kanye-west-goes-on-fox-news-to-defend-selling-clothes-in-construction-bags/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">backlash</a> over selling the Yeezy Gap collection out of "trash bags" and explained why during a Fox News interview with <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/kanye-west-defends-selling-yeezy-gap-clothes-large-bags-sit-apologize-ideas.amp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eric Shawn</a>. He also spoke about its inspiration after fans felt he was "mocking the homeless." According to Ye, he's "fighting for a position to change the fashion game."A$AP ROCKYA$AP Rocky pleaded <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-17/asap-rocky-pleads-not-guilty-to-firearm-assault-charges?_amp=true" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">not guilty</a> to felony assault with firearm charges stemming from an alleged 2021 shooting in Hollywood. We covered the story here on the Wrap Up last week; A$AP Relii accused Rocky of shooting him multiple times. In the latest update, the judge ordered Rocky to stay away from Relii. LA Times reports there were two other men with Rocky at the time, and it's not clear if they're also facing any charges. Rocky returns to court on November 2.YOUNG THUG & GUNNAYoung Thug and Gunna got a chance to chop it up for the first time since their <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/the-wrap-up-loreal-luchi-young-thug-chris-brown-gunna" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICO arrest</a> in May. They were at a pretrial hearing and <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gunna-young-thug-talk-to-each-other-for-the-first-time-during-a-hearing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">spoke briefly</a> via satellite until their lawyers advised them to stop multiple times. The hearing resulted in Thug being <a href="https://www.bet.com/article/euls23/young-thug-denied-bond#:~:text=Thug's%20attorney%20shared%20a%20statement%20following%20the%20verdict.&text=In%20a%20video%20obtained%20by,pre%2Dtrial%20hearing%20via%20satellite." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">denied bond </a>once again and shall remain behind bars until next year. Earlier in the week, Fulton County District Attorney Fani WILLIS discovered someone leaked a court document about a witness's statement online. According to the report, the witness and their children receive death threats. Authorities are investigating who is responsible. Young Thug and Gunna head to trial on January 9, 2023. DIDDY x HITMAKADiddy asked fans on Twitter, "who killed R&B" and super producer, HitMaka responded online and said, "Diddy done lost his whole damn mind talking about R&B dead. It's so much good R&B out if you can't notice, you gotta be out of touch. Stop trolling." Then HitMaka shouted out a few artists like Chris Brown, Her, Tink, Sza, Jazmine Sullivan, Usher, Bryson Tiller, and more. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChadKTRJQYT/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out the list:</a>NAPPY ROOTS: FISH SCALESNappy Roots member, Fish Scales, was robbed, kidnapped, and shot at his brewery in Atlanta. Scales eventually got help from a neighbor and called the <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/nappy-roots-fish-scales-kidnapped-and-shot-at-his-own-brewery/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">police</a>. He appears to be in good spirits despite the circumstances. R. KELLYR Kelly's Chicago <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kellys-last-shot-to-beat-life-sentence-jadas-solution-for-chris-rock-and-will-smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trial </a>kicked off. He's facing federal <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kelly-chicago-trial-update-lawyer-denies-singer-has-baby-otw-with-joycelyn-savage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">charges </a>of enticing girls for sex and rigging a 2008 child pornography case. The woman from the <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna43756" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"infamous sex tape</a>" who is now 37, testified in court that R Kelly began having sex with her when she was only 15, and he was in his 30's, "100's" of times before she turned 18. R. Kelly is being tried alongside his former business manager, Derrel McDavid, and associate, Milton "June" Brown. They're accused of conspiring with R Kelly to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/r-kelly-face-federal-trial-chicago-charges-child-pornography-obstructi-rcna42837" rel="noreferrer noopener">intimidate and bribe witnesses</a> and cover up evidence in his 2008 pornography case, allegedly sexually abusing a minor. NICKI MINAJThe queen of rap Nicki Minaj will be hosting this year's MTV VMA's alongside LL Cool J and Jack Harlow! Nicki also will receive MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award this year. She'll perform live for the first time since 2018, and the show goes down on August 28.Check out her "<a href="https://www.hot97.com/new-hip-hop-music/nicki-minaj-unleashes-roman-on-super-freaky-girl-remix" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Freaky Girl</a> (Roman Remix) via our <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hot97-official/id990780132" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hot 97 ap</a>p.

BOMBSHELL Witness Testimony in R. KELLY Trial, YOUNG THUG & GUNNA Told Not To Speak During Hearing

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<h2 id="h-young-thug-faces-new-charges-in-his-rico-case">Young Thug faces new charges in his RICO case.</h2>Fans have been intensely keeping their eyes peeled for updates regarding Young Thug and Gunna. According to local Atlanta news station WSB-TV, the Fulton Country District Attorney’s Office reveals new information about the RICO case. The new indictment brings new drug, gang, and gun charges for Young Thug to face. <h3>Recap</h3>Throwback to May 2022, the Slatty rapper was <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/young-thug-and-gunna-listed-in-56-count-indictment-involving-28-ysl-members-facing-rico-charges" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">arrested</a> at his home in Buckhead. He was held on charges of conspiracy to violate the RICO act and participation in a criminal street gang. Jeffrey Williams, Young Thug’s real name, allegedly co-founded the YSL street gang (“Young Slime Life”). This street gang committed multiple murders, shootings, and carjackings for roughly a decade. Prosecutors also claim that the gang<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/prosecutors-use-young-thugs-lyrics-as-evidence-in-his-indictment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> promoted its activities in songs</a> and on social media.Around this time, Gunna <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gunna-stays-in-jail-after-judge-denied-bond-for-young-thugs-case" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surrendered </a>to authorities in Fulton County overnight. This was two days after he was named in the indictment.A month later, the Fulton County judge denied bond for Young Thug after expressing that he had significant concerns about the rapper being a danger to the community and flight. Last month, Gunna was denied bond after there was talk about witnesses getting threatened. <h3>New Charges</h3>The district attorney’s office believes these charges add to the prosecution’s claim of Young Thug racketeering and leading the criminal street gang since 2013. According to WSB-TV, the new charges come from what the district attorney's office and Atlanta police found in the rapper’s home in Buckhead. Williams faces a new gang charge, new drug charges, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a machine gun. In addition to this, the prosecutor also restated that Martinez Arnold, and Yak Gotti, may also face charges of the machine gun count. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the May indictment. Arnold’s defense attorney expressed that her client is not guilty considering that he does not live on Allison Drive.Young Thug and Gunna must remain behind bars until January 9, 2023. HOT 97 will keep you updated as the trial progresses.

Young Thug Facing New Charges Involving A Machine Gun

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Is Kim Kardashian gearing up to try to get Gunna released from jail?The reality star/entrepreneur/lawyer tweeted today (July 20) "#FreeGunna," with a free and P emoji (referencing Gunna's "Pushing P").https://twitter.com/kimkardashian/status/1549899355745751041?s=21&t=7VHvnDnPunrXRQt9N8pWygSocial media has mixed feelings. <a href="https://twitter.com/tweetsbymizzo/status/1549900796355117057?s=21&t=7VHvnDnPunrXRQt9N8pWyg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">One person</a> said, "She's freeing gunna and young thug on the next season of her tv show let's gooo." Someone asked about freeing Younh Thug as well and said, "Uhmmmm what about king slime ma'am?" Some users don't believe it's Kim and one person said, "<a href="https://twitter.com/taylor_kinge/status/1549901001578127362?s=21&t=7VHvnDnPunrXRQt9N8pWyg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damn you got hacked</a>?"https://twitter.com/mariesammy/status/1549900127292141568?s=21&t=7VHvnDnPunrXRQt9N8pWygKim Kardashian got her law degree and has been an advocate for prison reform. Her <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/04/229489/kim-kardashian-lawyer-without-college" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">journey </a>began in 2019, and she got her degree via an apprenticeship in 2021, after passing the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/12/13/kim-kardashian-baby-bar-exam-lawyer/6493158001/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">baby bar.</a> So far, she's help <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/12/13/kim-kardashian-baby-bar-exam-lawyer/6493158001/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a list of people</a> get released, but it's not clear if she's taking on the "Top Off's" rapper's case. A few months ago, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/news/the-wrap-up-loreal-luchi-young-thug-chris-brown-gunna" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Young Thug and Gunna </a>were indicted in Atlanta on RICO charges for their <a href="https://www.hot97.com/on-air/thoughts-on-the-arrests-of-young-thug-gunna-on-rico-charges" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">alleged involvement</a> in the YSL gang. Both Atlanta rappers were denied bail, and their trial begins next year.In the latest update, Gunna was recently denied bond and his legal team <a href="https://www.xxlmag.com/gunna-petition-neighboring-georgia-county-released-jail/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">filed a petition</a> asking neighboring Georgia county to get him released from jail. One of his lawyers, Steve Sadow released a statement to XXL:"Sergio (Gunna) should be free on bond. We believe the judge erred by not requiring the prosecution to put up evidence at the bond hearings. We sought to ask an appellate court to review that decision, but the judge refused to let us do it. Habeas petitions are designed to secure an accused's release from custody. We are hopeful that another judge will interpret the law correctly and grant Gunna pretrial bond."Lil Baby recently said Young Thug and Gunna are in "good spirits" despite the circumstances. Hip Hop DX reports Lil Baby said, "They doing great, they in good spirits."We'll keep you updated as more updates become available.