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Rapper Young Thug On Trial For Gang Conspiracy

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5 months ago

January 9, 2023

Murugi Gichovi

American rapper Young Thug is set to go on trial on charges that his record label is a front for a crime ring.

The influential hip-hop star born Jeffery Williams was one of more than two dozen people charged last year by a Georgia grand jury, which said those named belong to a branch of the Bloods street gang identified as Young Slime Life, or YSL.

The indictment shook the rap world in Atlanta, where Young Thug is considered among the industry’s most impactful figures, one who forged contemporary rap’s sound.

Alleged individual crimes supporting the YSL conspiracy charge include murder, assault, carjacking, drug dealing and theft.

Young Thug, who founded the hip-hop and trap label YSL Records in 2016, also faces one count of participation in criminal street gang activity. Defense lawyers insist YSL also known as Young Stoner Life Records represents nothing more than a label and vague association of artists.

Controversially, prosecutors are holding up rap lyrics from musicians including Young Thug and Gunna who was also charged but took a plea deal -and even a bar from a posthumous Juice WRLD single.

Out of the 28 people originally named in the YSL indictment, 14 are anticipated to stand in the trial, which could last six to nine months.

Six of the original defendants will be tried separately, and eight including Gunna and Young Thug’s brother, Quantavious Grier have taken plea deals.

Court documents show the state could potentially call well over 300 witnesses, including prominent rap world figures like Lil Wayne.

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Vera Sidika Reveals Her Baby Boy’s Name

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2 days ago

May 31, 2023

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The Real Housewives of Nairobi star Vera Sidika has finally announced the arrival of her second child with her husband Brown Mauzo.

The couple reportedly welcomed a baby boy named Ice Brown into their loving family on March 3, 2023.

In an emotional announcement, Vera took to her popular YouTube channel to share the incredible journey of her delivery with her fans.

The video showcased intimate moments from the delivery room, with Vera being accompanied by her loving husband, Mauzo, her brother Josh, and her doting parents.

The socialite shares two-year-old daughter Asia Brown with her husband.

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Actor Al Pacino To Become A Dad Of Four Aged 82

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2 days ago

May 31, 2023

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Al Pacino is to be a father again at the age of 82.

The ‘Scarface’ actor – who already has Julie, 33, with ex-girlfriend Jan Tarrant and 22-year-old twins Anton and Olivia with former partner Beverly D’Angelo – will welcome his fourth child into the world in just a few weeks time because Noor Alfallah is eight months pregnant, his spokesperson has confirmed to TMZ.

Al and 29-year-old Noor – who previously dated Sir Mick Jagger and billionaire Nicolas Berggruen – have been romantically linked since April 2022, when they were pictured having dinner together.

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Tina Turner Dead Aged 83

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1 week ago

May 25, 2023

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Tina Turner has died at the age of 83.

The music icon passed away peacefully at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday (24.05.23) after battling “a long illness”.

Her spokesperson said in a statement: “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.”

Turner – whose hit songs included ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’ – battled a number of health problems in recent years, including cancer, kidney failure and a stroke.

The singer – who had a distinctive, husky voice – ultimately became one of the biggest stars of the 80s and 90s.