Rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including gang, drug, and gun offenses, and is set to be released from jail.
The 33-year-old Grammy-winning artist entered his pleas in Atlanta without a plea deal, leaving his sentencing in the hands of Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker.
On October 25, Young Thug pleaded guilty to one gang charge, three drug charges, and two gun charges.
Additionally, he entered a no contest plea to another gang charge and a racketeering conspiracy charge, which means he will be punished for those charges without contesting them.
The judge imposed a 40-year sentence, with the first five years to be served in prison but commuted to time served. Following that, he will be on probation for 15 years.
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If he adheres to the probation conditions, another 20 years will be commuted to time served. However, any violations during probation could result in the enforcement of those additional years.
As part of his probation, Young Thug is required to stay away from the metro Atlanta area for the first decade, except for significant life events.
He must also return to the area four times a year to deliver live presentations on anti-gang and anti-gun violence to schools or community organizations, which can count towards his mandated 100 hours of community service each year.
Young Thug is prohibited from associating with gang members or certain defendants in the case, with a few exceptions for contractual obligations.
He cannot promote any gang-related activities or use associated hand signs and is subject to random drug screenings.
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Despite these restrictions, he is allowed to travel for work both nationally and internationally.
Lead prosecutor Adriane Love had initially requested a harsher sentence, citing evidence, including some of Young Thug’s lyrics, to support her case.
Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, strongly disagreed with the prosecution’s statements, claiming they misrepresented evidence and accused the state of using his client’s lyrics against him.
During the hearing, Young Thug expressed remorse, stating, “I’ve learned from my mistakes… I come from nothing and I’ve made something.”
He urged the judge to allow him to return home to care for his children, and the judge encouraged him to leverage his influence positively.
