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One Young Thug fan has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. The rapper has reacted to one of his supporters inking the incorrect lyrics to “Digits.”
As spotted on HipHopDX a young man was inspired so much by Thugger’s music that he decided to permanently tattoo some on his skin. The fan got a rather large piece on his back that reads “Horses don’t stop, they keep going” as a nod to the popular single from Slime Season 3. It seems the gentleman must of misheard the song as the lyrics really say “Hustlers don’t stop, they keep going.” As expected the photo quickly made the rounds online and eventually landed on Young Thug’s radar.” And that’s y I’m talking with more clarity UY SCUTI… dam bro…” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Rolling Stone has since interviewed the fan in question and he maintains that he intentionally tattooed the incorrect lyrics. “Yes, I intentionally chose the wrong lyrics to match the theme of the tattoo. I have been wanting a horse piece for a couple years now” John Nelson said. “Many people online think that it’s simply just a Young Thug tattoo with no deeper meaning, but in 2022, a childhood friend of mine took his own life.” He went on to further detail what the piece means to him and how it came about. “For whatever reason, the beauty of these horses was oddly healing for me, so I wanted to get a tattoo that was horse-themed to kind of frame that memory. As for the other aspects of this tattoo, they were decided more impulsively.”
You can hear “Digits” below and decide for yourself.
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has requested that Young Thug’s probation be revoked, according to a motion filed on Wednesday (April 3).
Thug (whose real name is Jeffery Williams) ended a lengthy criminal trial in October 2024 when he pleaded guilty to charges leveled against him. The case, built around Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) law, claimed that Thug and his alleged YSL gang had committed murders, carjackings, drug dealing and many other crimes.
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At the conclusion of the trial, Thug was sentenced to 40 years with five to be served in prison commuted to time served. As a result, he was given 15 years probation, with a further 20 to be commuted if successfully completed.
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However, a new motion has been filed in Fulton County Superior Court which has seen the State of Georgia request Whitaker revoke Thug’s probation, alleging that his “continued presence in the community under probationary supervision presents a clear and present danger to public safety and undermines the rule of law.”
Per Channel 2 Action News, the crux of the filing revolves around what prosecutors have labelled “escalating threats and witness intimidation.” They note that Fulton County Investigator Marissa Viverito is in the process of testifying in a “multi-defendant gang murder preliminary hearing” which has seen the Court order witnesses not to be shown on television while testifying. However, a user on social media posted an image of Viverito online with a caption stating, “She doesn’t want to be shown on screen? Well, here she is.”
On Tuesday (April 1), Thug is alleged to have shared a since-deleted repost the image, pairing it with a caption claiming “Marissa Viverito is the biggest liar in the DA’s office.” According to the filing, the post “quickly went viral,” resulting in over two million views, and resulting in “direct threats to Investigator Viverito and her family.”
The filing also claims that as a result of Thug sharing the post, the home addresses of Vivirito and her parents were distributed online, with one post reportedly sharing an image of Vivirito’s mother’s house and stating, “If the hate is really real then pull up on her mama crib.” Another post is alleged to have been shared later which threatened the assassination of District Attorney Fani Willis.
“The escalation from targeting a testifying witness to making a direct death threat against the elected District Attorney of Fulton County is a grave and unprecedented attack on the justice system,” the filing stated.
In response to the probation revocation request, Thug shared a statement on his X (formerly Twitter), writing, “I don’t make treats to people I’m a good person, I would never condone anyone threatening anyone or definitely participate in threatening anyone. I’m all about peace and love.”
The filing alleges that the behavior is a “calculated campaign of intimidation, harassment, and misinformation designed to undermine the legal process,” and have requested the Court take “swift and decisive action by revoking the Defendant’s probation and remanding them into custody without delay.”
Currently, no hearing date has been set. Meanwhile, Thug is scheduled to give his first performance following his trial in June as part of Chicago’s Summer Smash Festival.
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The NFL has recently made a significant change to its rulebook, banning the popular “nose wipe” celebration.
As of the latest update on page 50 of the NFL rulebook, the gesture is now classified as an unsportsmanlike conduct violation. Any player who performs the nose wipe will face a 15-yard penalty. The rule defines the nose wipe as part of a broader category of “violent gestures,” which also includes throat slashes, mimicking the firing of a gun, and any sexually suggestive actions.
The nose wipe has gained popularity among athletes in recent years, largely influenced by modern hip-hop culture. Artists like Young Thug, Future, and YG have used the gesture in their music videos and public appearances. However, its meaning in hip-hop culture is tied to street symbolism. Within certain communities, especially among gang affiliations, the nose wipe is used as a subtle, coded sign often connected to the Bloods gang. The act of wiping the nose in this context signifies distrust or a threat to another person.
While the NFL has not explicitly referenced the gesture’s gang ties, the league’s decision to ban it likely stems from concerns over the promotion of violence or divisive symbolism. By eliminating the nose wipe from the field, the NFL is attempting to maintain a neutral and respectful environment, free from any gestures that could be seen as promoting aggression or gang-related messages.
Some NFL stars, like CeeDee Lamb, have made the nose wipe a regular part of their post-touchdown celebrations, using it as a personal signature on the field. Lamb, always known for his flashy style, has often used the gesture to emphasize his excitement after getting a first down. However, with the league’s new ruling, Lamb and other players who have adopted the nose wipe will now have to find new ways to celebrate without risking a penalty.
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Rapper YFN Lucci is reportedly set to be released from prison tomorrow, Friday, January 31st, after spending nearly four years behind bars. Lucci has been incarcerated since 2021, fighting serious RICO charges related to alleged gang involvement. His case has kept fans and the hip-hop community on edge, with his legal battle being one of the many high-profile cases surrounding Atlanta rap in recent years.
Lucci’s release comes at a time when there has been growing attention on redemption stories in hip-hop, particularly in the wake of Young Thug’s recent release from prison. Thug, who faced similar legal battles, has been making strides toward a more positive future since being freed earlier this year. His story of overcoming adversity has inspired many, and now fans are hoping YFN Lucci will take a similar path. Despite a long-standing feud between the two rappers, which seemed to have cooled off in recent years, the hope is that Lucci, like Thug, can focus on his music and personal growth moving forward
As Lucci steps back into the world, fans are eager to see what his next move will be. Will he use his time behind bars as fuel for his comeback? Only time will tell, but many are optimistic that this could mark the beginning of a new chapter in his career—one focused on redemption, growth, and fresh music. Fans are already anticipating his next steps, hoping he’ll rise from this challenge and return stronger than ever.
More news to come as the story develops.
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Rapper YFN Lucci is reportedly set to be released from prison tomorrow, Friday, January 31st, after spending nearly four years behind bars. Lucci has been incarcerated since 2021, fighting serious RICO charges related to alleged gang involvement. His case has kept fans and the hip-hop community on edge, with his legal battle being one of the many high-profile cases surrounding Atlanta rap in recent years.
Lucci’s release comes at a time when there has been growing attention on redemption stories in hip-hop, particularly in the wake of Young Thug’s recent release from prison. Thug, who faced similar legal battles, has been making strides toward a more positive future since being freed earlier this year. His story of overcoming adversity has inspired many, and now fans are hoping YFN Lucci will take a similar path. Despite a long-standing feud between the two rappers, which seemed to have cooled off in recent years, the hope is that Lucci, like Thug, can focus on his music and personal growth moving forward
As Lucci steps back into the world, fans are eager to see what his next move will be. Will he use his time behind bars as fuel for his comeback? Only time will tell, but many are optimistic that this could mark the beginning of a new chapter in his career—one focused on redemption, growth, and fresh music. Fans are already anticipating his next steps, hoping he’ll rise from this challenge and return stronger than ever.
More news to come as the story develops.
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Young Thug just confirmed he’s got a joint album coming with Lil Baby, and fans are hyped. Both of them are from Atlanta, so you know it’s about to be huge. The two have always been tight, and even when Thug was locked up, Lil Baby held him down, always saying “free Thug” and showing mad love. As soon as Thug got out, he tweeted, “whatever Wham says goes,” basically saying he’s 100% behind Lil Baby, no matter what.
This collab is a big deal because they’ve been rocking with each other for years, and their energy together is unmatched. ATL has been waiting for these two to drop something together, and now it’s finally happening. The chemistry they share is crazy, and fans can expect some real heat. If the album is anything like the vibes they’ve given on past tracks like ‘Dum, Dumb, & Dumber’, this could be one of the biggest rap projects of the year. Fans are ready to see what happens when two of Atlanta’s biggest stars link up and drop something crazy.
On the other hand, Young Thug’s friendship with Gunna has been strained ever since the court case that led to Gunna taking a plea deal. Fans and industry insiders have speculated that their bond may never be the same again, especially after Gunna’s decision to plead guilty in the YSL RICO case. It is unknown how Thug feels about Gunna now, but the situation has sparked debate, with many wondering if they will ever collaborate again. As of now, it’s unclear whether their relationship and music career will fully recover from the fallout.
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Young Thug ain’t been home but a minute and already the OG ATLien is back in the studio looking to give the streets what they’ve been missing since he was taken into custody in 2022.
In a blurry photo that made social media rounds Monday night (Nov. 11), Young Thug was spotted in a studio session with the likes of Future, Lil Baby and the one and only, Travis Scott. While it can be assumed that the foursome was simply kicking it and making up for lost time, many social media users are hoping that this particular session would lead to a “damn banger” as this is a collaboration of mammoth proportions.
Not-so-conspicuously-missing is the likes of Young Thug’s protege, Gunna, who many felt threw Young Thug and YSL under the bus in order to get himself a reduced sentence and out of prison while Thugger remained behind bars to fight the RICO charges against him. Thug even posted a tweet disavowing any connections to Gunna after he was released from prison but ultimately took it down.
While we don’t know if these men actually laid down a track on the night they all linked up in the studio, it will be interesting to see what kind of bars Thugger dropped as part of his release conditions include him refraining from dropping any gangsta music. So it seems like he’ll be walking a tight rope when it comes to his music going forward.
Are y’all looking forward to this possible collaboration? What kind of music are you expecting from Young Thug now that he’s home? Let us know in the comments section below.
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As tensions between Young Thug and Gunna seem to have been renewed, DJ Akademiks shares details that potentially explain the situation better.
Since his release, Young Thug has made it clear to former collaborator and Atlanta rapper Gunna that the two aren’t cool, and DJ Akademiks has shed some light on what’s going on behind the scenes. The rapper shared his thoughts on Gunna in a post on X, formerly Twitter, writing: “Gunna stop acting like we friends on the internet. I don’t know you, my guy.” The post has since been deleted.
Akademiks took to X to share his perspective on Young Thug’s post in a thread. “I been told y’all.. Thug told Durk, Baby and a few other rappers that Gunna was no good while he was incarcerated… meaning.. it ain’t no way he can come back out and justify rockin’ wit Gunna when he told n—s not to rock wit Gunna when he was locked,” he wrote.
I been told yall.. Thug told durk baby and a few other rappers that Gunna was no good while he was incarcerated… meaning.. it aint no way he can come back out and justify rockin wit gunna when he told niggas not to rock wit gunna when he was locked.
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) November 9, 2024
“Thug originally wanted to Drop on Gunna release date and was gonna have Baby and Durk as features,” DJ Akademiks continued. “Those features didn’t end up on his project but he literally sent the message to them saying ‘I Don’t Fk w that f–k n—a.. and I wanna drop on his date’ … he also didn’t drop on his date.”
Thug originally wanted to Drop on Gunna release date and was gonna have Baby and Durk as features. Those features didn’t end up on his project but he literally sent the message to them saying ‘I Don’t F*ck w that f*ck nigga.. and I wanna drop on his date’ … he also didn’t drop…
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) November 9, 2024
Lastly, the media personality closed out with this thought: “Thug had to carve out communicating w/ Gunna in the plea deal because there is biz still to be done. He has Gunna in contracts that aren’t completed. If he was barred from having any communication with Gunna.. that would have gave Gunna a legal out in trying to get out the deal.”
Thug had to carve out communicating w/ Gunna in the plea deal because there is biz still to be done. He has Gunna in contracts that aren’t completed. If he was barred from having any communication with Gunna.. that would have gave Gunna a legal out in trying to get out the deal.
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) November 9, 2024
Gunna hasn’t publicly made any comment on the now-deleted post by Young Thug. The explanation could make a lot of sense to those who’ve noted how Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Future, and 21 Savage have kept their distance from him. Young Thug is currently serving a lengthy probationary sentence after being released by Fulton County days ago. He’s been busy working on the community service element, speaking to Emory University students along with his lawyer, Brian Steel, recently.
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It’s been a few days since Young Thug was finally granted his freedom and allowed to go home. With many in the Hip-Hop culture celebrating his return to the streets, Lil Baby took a moment to welcome home the OG ATLien with an IG post of his own.
Tagging Young Thug on his Instagram Stories, the “In A Minute” rapper expressed his excitement at Thugger’s release and wrote, “I missed you mf!! Welcome home my brudda! Thank God you able to get back to the fam in good health and spirits! Wish ya none but billions jack!”
If the whole “jack!” thing threw you off, Lil Baby was responding to a tweet that Thugger sent out following his release after taking a plea in which he wrote, “Real plea deal jack!”
Real plea deal jack!
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) November 3, 2024
But Thugger wasn’t done tweeting. The Slime Season rapper had an interesting message for nobody in particular.
Wham let’s drop one on these rats peter
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) November 3, 2024
Yeah, who knows what he’s referring to with this one.
Regardless, Thugger is home and we’re sure he can’t wait to get back into the studio and start cooking to get some bread.
Are y’all looking forward to hearing some new material from Young Thug? Who should he collaborate with? Should he address the whole Gunna situation sooner or later? Let us know in the comments section below.
Kevin Liles, the co-founder and CEO of 300 Entertainment, has issued a statement in the wake of news that Atlanta rapper Young Thug is to be released from prison following a guilty plea on Thursday (Oct. 31).
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Liles, who co-founded 300 Entertainment in 2012 and signed Thug (real name Jeffery Williams) to the label in 2014, issued his statement late on Thursday following the completion of Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial.
“Words can’t express the incredible happiness and relief I feel to learn of Jeffery’s freedom,” Liles stated. “There will be a time to discuss the criminalization of hip-hop lyrics and the use of bond denial as a weapon against defendants, but in this moment everyone should feel nothing but joy that this amazing artist and even better man can hug his children, parents, siblings, and other loved ones tonight.
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“We must always remember artists aren’t fictional characters,” he concluded. “They’re human beings first. God bless Jeffery and his family.”
Thug, 33, has spent the past two years in custody, following his arrest in May 2022 with 27 others from his YSL Records label as part of a 56-count indictment for violations of Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) law. The trial, which began in November 2023, was built around claims that YSL had committed murders, carjackings, drug dealing and many other crimes.
Following days of closed-door negotiations with Fulton County prosecutors, Thug refused to take a plea deal that would have resulted in his immediate release, ultimately opting for a non-negotiated guilty plea. Late on Thursday, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker sentenced Thug to 15 years probation with no time to be served.
Ahead of his sentencing, Thug noted the power and influence he holds in his community, telling the court he takes “full responsibility for my crimes and for my charges”.
“I know what I bring to the table and I know what I am,” he added. “I know the heights I’ve reached and I know the impact I’ve got on people in the community.”