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Young Thug Reflects on YSL Trial and Releases New Music Post-Incarceration

The rapper opens up about his experience in Georgia’s longest trial, his creative reinvention under legal constraints, and his plans for a new album.

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Overview

  • Young Thug, released on probation after pleading guilty to six counts in the YSL RICO trial, reflects on his over two years in jail and the impact of the legal process.
  • In a recent interview, he described himself as an innocent man who accepted a plea deal to avoid a harsher sentence, calling the decision difficult but pragmatic.
  • The rapper criticized the use of his lyrics as evidence in court, sparking broader discussions about artistic freedom and legal accountability in hip-hop.
  • He has released a new song, 'Money on Money,' featuring Future, and is working on an upcoming album titled 'Uy Scuti,' though no release date has been announced.
  • Now reconsidering his lyrical content, Young Thug aims to avoid themes that could pose legal risks and to focus on his influence on younger listeners.