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SHOCKING: 3 - What They Never Told You

Rap Lyrics Impact Criminal Trials: Young Thug, Jam Master Jay

Brooklyn and Atlanta trials showcase differing approaches to using rap lyrics as evidence in criminal cases.

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‘It has become a sort of silver bullet’: why are rap lyrics being put on trial?

In compelling documentary As We Speak, a controversial legal practice that uses rap lyrics to secure convictions is explored

The Guardian - US

Ex YSL co-defendant calls Young Thug and five others gang members

Trontavious Stephens, who reached a plea deal in 2022, referred to his former co-defendants by nicknames when saying they were part of Young Slime Life

The Independent UK

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Young Thug trial sparks online questions about YSL rapper’s shirt: Updates

Young Thug is charged in a sprawling RICO trial which accuses YSL of being a criminal gang

The Independent UK

Rapper YNW Melly’s lyrics could be used against him in double murder retrial

Jamell Demons, known as YNW Melly, to go on trial next year in Florida for allegedly killing two fellow rappers five years ago

The Guardian - US

Young Thug trial on pause until January after co-defendant is stabbed in jail

The trial for rapper Young Thug and five other people is on pause until early next year after one of the defendants was stabbed in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta

The Independent UK

Young Thug, YSL and questionable lyrics: The controversial ‘gang’ trial, explained

The chart-topping artist and several others are accused of being part of a criminal street gang named YSL. Mike Bedigan reports

The Independent UK

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Young Thug trial resumes after YSL codefendant stabbed in jail: Live

Young Thug is charged in a sprawling RICO trial which accuses YSL of being a criminal gang

The Independent UK

Young Thug trial delayed at least a day after co-defendant is stabbed in jail

Authorities say one of the five co-defendants on trial with rapper Young Thug has been stabbed at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, delaying the proceedings for at least a day

The Independent UK

Young Thug co-defendant in YSL Rico trial is stabbed in jail

‘Other than he survived, I don’t know much else,’ his attorney said

The Independent UK

Young Thug trial delayed as co-defendant is stabbed in jail: Live

Young Thug is charged in a sprawling RICO trial which accuses YSL of being a criminal gang

The Independent UK

Young Thug, YSL and questionable lyrics: The controversial ‘gang’ trial is here

The chart-topping artist and several others are accused of being part of a criminal street gang named YSL. Mike Bedigan reports

The Independent UK

Young Thug trial judge sends stark warning to jury: Live updates

Girlfriend Mariah the Scientist reacts to sweater claims in Rico trial

The Independent UK

Young Thug, YSL and questionable lyrics: The controversial ‘gang’ trial is here

The chart-topping artist and several others are accused of being part of a criminal street gang named YSL. Mike Bedigan reports

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Young Thug trial judge sends stark warning to jury: Live updates

Girlfriend Mariah the Scientist reacts to sweater claims in Rico trial

The Independent UK

Young Thug, YSL and questionable lyrics: The controversial ‘gang’ trial is here

The chart-topping artist and several others are accused of being part of a criminal street gang named YSL. Mike Bedigan reports

The Independent UK

Young Thug trial witness awkwardly mistakes defendant’s brother for attorney: Live

Girlfriend Mariah the Scientist reacts to sweater claims in Rico trial

The Independent UK

Young Thug, YSL and questionable lyrics: The controversial ‘gang’ trial is here

The chart-topping artist and several others are accused of being part of a criminal street gang named YSL. Mike Bedigan reports

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The Independent UK

YSL and Pushin P: A dictionary guide to the Young Thug trial

The rapper’s defence attorney defined ‘thug’ as ‘truly humble under God’ in a now-viral moment

The Independent UK

Young Thug’s designer wolf sweater sells out after sparking trial speculation

The rapper’s girlfriend Mariah the Scientist called the choice of outfit a ‘pure coincidence’

The Independent UK

Young Thug mouths message to Mariah the Scientist across trial courtroom: Live

Girlfriend Mariah the Scientist reacts to sweater claims in Rico trial

The Independent UK

Young Thug trial resumes with scuffle over YSL case witnesses – live updates

Young Thug, real name Jeffery Williams, is charged in a sprawling racketeering case which accuses him of running a criminal gang called YSL

The Independent UK

YSL and Pushin P: A dictionary guide to the Young Thug trial

The rapper’s defence attorney defined ‘thug’ as ‘truly humble under God’ in a now-viral moment

The Independent UK

Young Thug trial told about alleged gun theft after jury debacle: Latest

Young Thug, real name Jeffery Williams, is charged under a sprawling RICO indictment which accuses him of running a criminal gang called YSL

The Independent UK

Young Thug trial jurors were exposed on video. The case is continuing anyway

‘I’m not gonna weird them out,’ the judge said

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