"Rapper Young Thug's Racketeering Trial Begins, Lyrics Under Scrutiny"

Rapper Young Thug's racketeering trial has begun in Georgia, with prosecutors using his own lyrics as evidence of his alleged involvement in a violent street gang. Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, has been in jail since May 2022 on charges related to criminal street gang activity. Prosecutors argue that his music label, YSL, is not a legitimate business but a street gang affiliated with the Bloods gang. The trial, expected to last around six months, will also be closely watched for its parallels to the case against former President Donald Trump, who is facing similar charges under the RICO Act.