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Young Thug’s release sparks anticipation for new bangers

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Hip-hop lovers have flooded social media with posts of celebration following the release of American grammy award winning rapper, Jeffery Lamar Williams, popularly known as Young Thug.

Young Thug, who many regard as an influential figure in hip-hop, was released last night after pleading guilty to gang-related charges.

He spent years in custody and is set to serve 15 years on probation as part of the non-negotiated plea deal with the state.

‘Thugga’, as he is also popularly known, was indicted along with 28 of his gang members for a series of charges under Georgia’s racketeering laws.

Prosecutors had argued that the 33-year-old was the leader of the gang, known as YSL, which means Young Slime Life and used his record label as a front for criminal activities.

He has been released on strict conditions.

His long-term girlfriend, singer Mariah the Scientist, took a moment during her performance yesterday to express her excitement to see him.

Music fans and industry colleagues have also expressed their anticipation for the music they expect him to release now that he is free.

Young Thug first gained mainstream success in 2014 and has three Number 1 albums on the Billboard chart. He worked on those albums with the likes of Drake and Travis Scott.

Written by: Nokwazi Qumbisa

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