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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.

Top News · Feb 28, 2024

‘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 · Feb 27, 2024

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 · Jan 9, 2024

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 · Dec 12, 2023

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 · Dec 11, 2023

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 · Dec 11, 2023

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 · Dec 11, 2023

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 · Dec 8, 2023

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 · Dec 8, 2023

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 · Dec 7, 2023