Young Thug Falls Asleep During YSL RICO Trial: Watch

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Can you blame him?

Young Thug's RICO trial continues, and after several months of legal proceedings, it looks like the YSL founder is worn out. In a new clip making its rounds online, he's even seen dozing off in the courtroom as his lawyer Brian Steel speaks to the judge. While fans find the clip amusing, they certainly can't blame Young Thug for getting in some much-needed rest. After all, his first trial began in November of last year, and his retrial shows no signs of coming to a close any time soon.

Young Thug has also been behind bars since May of 2022, which surely hasn't helped. "106 days on trial I’d be tired too!" one Instagram user writes in The Shade Room's comments section. "He said WRAP IT UP," someone else jokes.

Young Thug Looks Exhausted

Despite repeated requests for a speedy trial, it's been anything but so far. In fact, it's become the longest in Georgia history, which likely explains Young Thug's exhaustion. Just last month, a new judge was assigned to his case, following two others' recusals. While the rapper and his lawyer were admittedly relieved to have someone new overseeing the trial, it seems to have caused even more delays. To make matters more frustrating, his latest bond request was denied late last month, meaning that he's no closer to freedom.

Fans continue to call for Young Thug's release and to raise concerns about how he's been treated throughout the trial. Recently, Donald Trump even appeared on Adin Ross' stream, where he accused District Attorney Fani Willis of treating him unfairly. "I would tell [Willis] she's gotta treat these patriots that are being all-- it's terrible. They're going after them," he said. "He's gotta be treated fairly." What do you think of Young Thug falling asleep in court? Can you blame him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
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