Rapper Young Thug has entered a plea of guilty to multiple charges, including gang-related offenses, drug offenses, and firearm violations. The 33-year-old artist, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, made this admission in court without any plea agreement in place, following a breakdown in discussions with the prosecutors, according to lead prosecutor Adriane Love. Consequently, the determination of his punishment is solely at the discretion of the presiding judge.

In total, Young Thug accepted responsibility for one gang-related charge, three drug-related charges, and two charges involving firearms. He also filed a no contest plea regarding an additional gang-related charge and a racketeering conspiracy charge, indicating that he will not dispute those allegations and will accept the penalties associated with them.

On the day of the plea, the judge listened to arguments from both the prosecution and Young Thug’s defense attorney, Brian Steel, prior to reaching a decision regarding sentencing.

Young Thug has enjoyed significant success in the music industry, having founded his own record label titled Young Stoner Life, abbreviated as YSL. Prosecutors allege that he also played a role in co-founding a violent street gang, with YSL being interpreted as Young Slime Life.

The indictment against him was brought two years ago, claiming that he and over two dozen others participated in efforts to breach Georgia’s anti-racketeering statute, in addition to facing charges related to gang activities, drugs, and firearms.

This guilty plea coincides with the nearly year-long trial process, during which the prosecution began to present its evidence. Jury selection started in January 2023 and extended close to ten months. The trial featuring six defendants commenced last November and has involved a plethora of witnesses called by prosecutors in the time since.

Earlier this week, three of Young Thug’s co-defendants opted to plead guilty as part of agreements with the prosecution, while the situation for two other co-defendants remains unresolved. Prior to the trial, nine individuals named in the indictment had already struck plea deals, while twelve more are undergoing separate legal proceedings. Additionally, one defendant had charges dismissed after his separate conviction for murder.