Young Thug Arrested on Gang-Related Charges

Young Thug Arrested on Gang-Related Charges

Young Thug Arrested , on Gang-Related Charges.

BBC News reports that Young Thug, real name Jeffrey Lamar Williams, .

Has been arrested and charged with criminal street gang activity and conspiring to violate federal law via organized crime.

Has been arrested and charged with criminal street gang activity and conspiring to violate federal law via organized crime.

His arrest was part of a grand jury indictment that named 28 people associated with his record label, YSL.

His arrest was part of a grand jury indictment that named 28 people associated with his record label, YSL.

The indictment refers to the label as a "criminal street gang" and claims it is associated with the Bloods.

Hand gestures, emojis, lyrics and music videos were cited alleging "an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.".

Young Thug is scheduled to appear in court on May 10.

His lawyer told reporters that "Mr. Williams committed no crime whatsoever.".

BBC reports that rapper Gunna has also been charged.

BBC reports that rapper Gunna has also been charged.

Some of the other defendants also face charges of murder and attempted armed robbery.

BBC reports that in addition to co-writing the hit song, "This Is America," with Childish Gambino, he also topped last year's charts with "Punk.".

BBC reports that in addition to co-writing the hit song, "This Is America," with Childish Gambino, he also topped last year's charts with "Punk.".

BBC reports that in addition to co-writing the hit song, "This Is America," with Childish Gambino, he also topped last year's charts with "Punk."