Young Thug was in jail because he was charged and eventually pleaded guilty to multiple offenses related to gang activity. Prosecutors accused him of being the leader of an Atlanta gang called Young Slime Life (YSL), connected to violent crimes including murder, drug trafficking, and firearm possession. The case involved racketeering and gang-related charges under Georgia’s RICO law, with allegations that the YSL record label was a front for the gang's criminal activities. He was detained from his arrest in May 2022 and spent over 900 days in detention before being sentenced to time served plus 15 years of probation in 2024 after accepting a plea deal. The case was the longest criminal trial in Georgia's history and involved other co-defendants as well.
In court, Young Thug (Jeffery Williams) took accountability for his crimes and apologized, acknowledging how his personality led him into trouble. The judge advised him to focus on being part of the solution. His probation terms include strict conditions such as no gang promotion, no association with known gang members, and restrictions on travel to metro Atlanta.
