Trondavius Stephensits co-founder YSLtook the stand in the ongoing RICO trial where Young Thug and his co-defendants hope to disassociate themselves from alleged ties to criminal activity. During the 20th day of the trial, Stephens explained Young Thug's name, gang insignia and more.
As reported by local media Fox 5 Atlanta, Trontavious Stephens, 30, was questioned at length by prosecutors trying to secure a major victory in busting Thug and his co-defendants for their alleged crimes. During a series of cross-examinations that lasted days, Stephens, also known as Tick or Slug, discussed his connection to YSL, his alleged gang connections and his plea deal.
On Monday (Jan. 22), LeBron James, Snoop Dogg and other celebrities were cited for using alleged gang signs. The defense countered by saying that the suggestion that these figures are gang members or promote gang culture can be proven.
The defense also played a clip of Snoop Dogg taking the stage at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show, in which the Long Beach rapper wore a blue bandana, purportedly a reference to the Crips gang, along with the rapper's signature ” crip walk” and their The side says this does not prove the true association. The defense showed Serena Williams doing the same dance earlier in the trial.
Stevens also charged the prosecution that the “Thug” in Young Thug's stage name stands for “Truly Humble Under God,” a point raised earlier in the trial. The trial was set to resume Wednesday (Jan. 24), but as Fox 5 Atlanta Referencesthe trial was adjourned for reasons unknown to the public.
A recording of the trial can be seen below, along with reactions from X, formerly of Twitter.
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