The upcoming trial of Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, on gang-related racketeering charges has sparked a significant legal debate concerning the admissibility of rap lyrics as evidence. Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville recently ruled that prosecutors can introduce select lyrics, provided they demonstrate a clear link […]
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Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris received a hero’s welcome at the Atlanta Braves game on Wednesday night, September 4th. The Atlanta native was honored with a special bobblehead night and threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The first 15,000 fans at Truist Park received a limited-edition Ludacris bobblehead. The collectible figurine featured the rapper […]
Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, has accepted a plea deal in a sweeping gang and racketeering indictment, potentially cutting short his time behind bars. Bennett, known for hits like “Key to the Streets” and “Everyday We Lit,” had been facing the possibility of life in prison for his alleged role […]