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Atlanta rapper Young Thug faces new charges in RICO case

Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act and participation in a criminal street gang, is facing six new felony charges along with four others linked to the case

The Independent UK

Young Thug, other defendants facing new charges in gang indictment

ATLANTA — A new indictment was filed in Fulton County Superior Court last week that includes additional charges against Young Thug and four other defendants as part of a wide-ranging RICO case.

Tribune News Service

Young Thug’s nephew arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting girlfriend in face

The nephew of rapper Young Thug has been charged with murder after police say he shot his girlfriend in the face near Atlanta.

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Judge concerned about witness intimidation in Young Thug, Gunna case

ATLANTA — Citing concerns about witness intimidation ahead of next year’s trial, the Fulton County judge overseeing the case of rappers Young Thug and Gunna is prohibiting defense attorneys from sharing certain information about the state’s witnesses with their clients.

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Scapegoating rap hits new low after July Fourth mass shooting

When local police named 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III as “a person of interest” in the July 4 mass shootings in an affluent Chicago suburb, several news outlets described him in headlines as a “rapper.”

The Conversation

‘I will never be against the second amendment’: Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike on rap, racism and gun control

After almost a decade of working alongside El-P, the rapper is releasing a solo single. He talks about the chaos and loss that inspired it, his friendship with Bernie Sanders and the ‘racist’ twisting of lyrics

The Guardian - UK

The 40 best songs of 2022 so far

Inflation. Drought. Long COVID. Six months in, 2022 appears eager to match the chaos of the last few years of the decade. Yet as always great songs have helped get us through — some old (Kate Bush’s resurrected “Running Up That Hill”), some brand-new (Beyoncé's “Break My Soul,” which dropped…

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What you need to know about Drake's new sadboi rave album, 'Honestly, Nevermind'

Drake's been out raving, and this comedown sounds rough.

Los Angeles Times

Gun violence and the (rap) blame game

Pro-gun Republicans wasted no time blaming gun violence on rap, a tactic with a long and sordid history

Salon

When all else fails to explain American violence, blame a rapper and hip-hop music

The day after the May 24, 2022, mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson promptly blamed the violence on rap music and video games.

The Conversation

Case thrown out against Roddy Ricch, who leads chant against NYPD after release

Roddy Ricch is a free man.

Los Angeles Times

Georgia sheriff: Teen threatened death for Young Thug arrest

Georgia officials have arrested an 18-year-old who they say threatened to kill a sheriff and his wife over the arrest of rappers Young Thug and Gunna

The Independent UK

Young Thug denied bond after hours-long hearing in racketeering case

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Young Thug was denied bond Thursday following an hours-long hearing in his Fulton County racketeering case.

Tribune News Service

Judge denies bond for rapper Young Thug in RICO case

A Georgia judge denied bond Thursday evening for rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act and participation in a criminal street gang

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Daily Record

Calvin Harris labels Dua Lipa his favourite person to work with as he showcases new song

The Scots hitmaker, who recently got engaged to Radio 1's Vick Hope, told of his joy at working with the British singer on a social media post.

The Independent UK

Rappers Young Thug, Gunna remain jailed in racketeering case

Rappers Young Thug and Gunna remain jailed on racketeering charges in Atlanta following a court hearing in the wide-ranging gang case

Tribune News Service

Atlanta rappers Young Thug, Gunna will remain in jail for now

ATLANTA — Two popular Atlanta rappers named in a sweeping gang indictment will remain behind bars for now.

Mic

New York State passes bill limiting use of song lyrics as evidence

"Creative expression" will no longer be allowed as sole evidence.

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Daily Mirror

Lil Keed's 'girlfriend' shares pregnancy news in her tribute to the late rapper

An Instagram account claiming to be the girlfriend of the late rapper Lil Keed has seemingly revealed she is pregnant with the couple's second child together

Daily Mirror

Rapper Lil Gotit's heartbreaking tribute to brother Lil Keed after YSL star’s death

Tributes have been pouring in for Lil Keed following the news of his death at the age of 24 - including an emotional post from his girlfriend who seemed to reveal she is currently expecting her second child with the late star

The Independent UK

Lil Keed death: Rapper who worked with Travis Scott and Young Thug dies, aged 24

Rapper’s brother announced the news on social media

Daily Record

Rapper Lil Keed dead aged 24 as his brother confirms rising star's sudden passing

The rising star's brother confirmed the news on social media.

Daily Mirror

Rapper Lil Keed has died at the age of 24 - his brother confirms

Rising star Lil Keed, who hailed from Atlanta, leaves behind a young daughter - his brother confirmed the death on social media

The Independent UK

Motion seeks bond for jailed rapper Young Thug, reports say

Attorneys for Young Thug, the Atlanta rapper arrested under an indictment accusing him of co-founding a violent street gang, have filed an emergency motion seeking to have him granted bond

Los Angeles Times

Atlanta, a hip-hop mecca, reels as a favorite son faces sweeping criminal charges

For today’s generation of hip-hop fans, Young Thug is as influential and visionary as OutKast was to previous eras of rappers. His oft-imitated style — melancholy and machine-tweaked, yet melodic and flamboyant — places him right beside Future as the defining act of contemporary Southern rap. His reach goes beyond…

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