Young Thug's RICO Trial: Key Definitions, Witness Testimony, and Media Restrictions
Young Thug's lawyer, Brian Steel, gave his opening statements in the RICO trial, arguing that Thug's lyrics are artistic expressions and not criminal confessions. Steel explained that Thug's stage name is an acronym, standing for "Truly Humbled Under God," and that Thug's use of gang iconography is simply part of rap culture. He also disputed the prosecution's claim that Thug flashed a Blood gang sign, stating that it was a reference to his hit song "Pushin P." Steel emphasized that Thug is being unfairly targeted and that he doesn't even know many of his co-defendants.