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What crimes are included in the RICO act?

Racketeering violations are regarded as “predicate offenses”, referring to a crime committed which is a component of a larger crime.

• Arson
• Bribery
• Counterfeiting
• Distribution of a controlled substance
• Embezzlement
• Extortion
• Fraud
• Gambling
• Homicide
• Kidnapping
• Mail fraud
• Money laundering
• Murder
• Murder-for-hire
• Robbery
• Terrorism
• Wire fraud
• Witness tampering

What constitutes breaking RICO laws?

To convict a defendant accused of violating RICO laws, the government must prove a number of things beyond a reasonable doubt.

• That a criminal enterprise existed
• That the actions of the group affected interstate business
• That the defendant was associated with or employed by the organization
• That the accused was involved in a pattern of racketeering activity
• That the defendant was party to the operations conducted by the enterprise during at least two acts throughout the sequence of racketeering activity

What are RICO charges?

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a United States federal law passed by Congress in 1970.

The legislation, signed by President Richard Nixon, explicitly aimed to combat organized crime across the United States.

It allows criminals to be hit with extended penalties and a civil cause of action for their roles in a criminal organization.

It specifically focuses on racketeering and targets kingpins by allowing them to be tried for crimes that they ordered or assisted in.

Before the RICO Act, a person could be absolved from prosecution if they did not personally commit the crime.

'YSL is not a gang'

Metro Boomin continued to say YSL is not a gang but rather a company that's provided "countless jobs and opportunities" to the Black community.

Metro Boomin shows support

Music producer Metro Boomin showed support for the two rappers and all the artists involved.

He tweeted: "Using song lyrics to indict n***as is lame af and a joke. These the same lyrics that have made billions for these corporations over the past decade," he wrote.

"I’m waiting now to see who gon step up and use those same resources now that the coin has turned ... Or y’all jus gon turn the other way and leave n***as how Interscope did Pac in 95??" 

Gunna also denied bond

Gunna was also denied bond, but Judge Wolf mentioned his case was entirely different than Young Thug's since he was given a broader racketeering charge.

Judge Wolf said he would "absolutely... consider bond" for both men once there is more information known.

Denied bond, continued

Defense attorney Brian Steel told the court Young Thug has deep ties to the Atlanta community and has been cooperative throughout the process, therefore he didn't pose a flight risk.

Steel also mentioned his client has never been convicted of a felony and the open case against him from four years ago is basically dead.

Denied bond

Young Thug was denied bond at a hearing on Wednesday.

Judge Robert Wolf of the Fulton County Magistrate Court sided with the state prosecutor to deny bond, reports .

Wolf cited the rapper as a flight risk and added that he would pose a risk of committing additional felonies if he were released.

Young Thug’s father speaks out

The rapper’s dad told Atlanta’s  that his son has been wrongfully accused.

Jeffrey Williams Sr said that YSL is more of a business than a criminal gang, according to Channel 2.

“I’m gonna fight for him to the end,” Williams said. “I’m his father. That’s what I do.

Young Thug previous arrests, continued

By the time he was seventeen, he became a father.

At this age, he realized his talent for rapping and decided to make changes in his lifestyle to fulfill his potential and break away from a life of poverty.

Young Thug previous arrests

Young Thug grew up in the midst of crime and violence.

During school, Young Thug was expelled after breaking his teacher’s arm and was put into juvenile detention for four years.

It is alleged that his involvement in violence continued throughout his teenage years, as he developed bad habits including gambling and drug use.

Who is Young Thug?

Young Thug is an American rapper best known for the songs Go Crazy, Solid, and Bubbly.

Young Thug's real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams.

He was born in 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Thug was arrested yesterday with one count of attempted murder and one count of participating in criminal street gang activity.

Young Thug's arrest

Young Thug was arrested at his Buckhead Atlanta home in the afternoon of Monday, May 9.

Brian Steel, Young Thug's lawyer, said the rapper is innocent and vowed to vigorously defend him until it is proven.

"Jeffery Williams, who performs as “YoungThug, ” vehemently denies the allegations lodged against him in the Fulton County (Georgia) Indictment of May 9, 2022," Steel said in a statement to The Sun.

"We look forward to the opportunity to defend this case in court. We filed a Motion for Bond and anticipate a hearing in the near future.

"We will fight this case ethically, legally and zealously. Mr Williams will be cleared."

Who is a member of the alleged YSL gang? continued

Other alleged members include:

• Kahlieff Adams aka "Bobby Hunt"
• Martinez Arnold aka "Duke"
• Derontae Bebee aka "Bee" or "B"
• Damone Blalock aka "Bail"
• Javaris Bradford aka " Tuda"
• Justin Cobb aka "Duwap"
• Cordarius Dorsey aka "Polo" or "Juicy"
• Miles Farley aka "Slato" or "Lil Miles"
• Jevon Fleetwood aka "4tray" or "Psycho"
• Damekion Garlington aka "Dee" or "Sxarfaxe"
• Quantavious Grier aka "Unfoonk"
• Marquavius Huey aka "Qua"
• Deamonte Kendrick aka "Yak Gotti"
• Wunnie Lee aka "Slimelife Shawty"
• Demise McMullen aka "Nard"
• Tenquarius Mender aka "Stunna"
• Walter Murphy aka "DK"
• Jayden Myrick aka "SetTrip" or "JayMan"
• Quamarvious Nichols aka "Qua"
• Rodalius Ryan aka "Lil Rod"
• Antonio Sledge aka "Mounk Tounk"
• Trontavious Stephens aka "Tick" or "Slug"
• Shannon Stillwell aka "Shannon Jackson" or "SB"
• Antonio Sumlin aka "Obama"
• Jimmy Winfrey aka "Roscoe"

Who is a member of the alleged YSL gang?

On May 9, 2022, Williams was arrested along with 28 others and accused of being the leader of a gang court documents refer to as "Young Slime Life" or YSL for short.

Other prominent names on the list are Sergio Kitchens, known professionally as Gunna, and aspiring rapper Christian Eppinger, according to .

What is Young Thug's net worth?

Since the start of his career, Jeffrey Lamar Williams has come a long way from the Section 8 house he grew up in.

As of May 2022, the rapper has an estimated net worth of $8million, according to .

This number comes from his successful career in the music industry.

How to listen to Gunna's 'pushin P' track

The official audio for Gunna & Future's "pushin P" featuring Young Thug from his album DS4EVER is out now.

Gunna's pushin P song is available on all major platforms like Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music.

The official video premiered on.

You can listen to the audio on Gunna's official  or you can follow him on Instagram .

Where did 'pushin P' come from?

Pushin P is a track from Gunna's new album DS4EVER.

The phrase appears to have been coined by the rap artist.

In the music video, Gunna is seen with Future and Young Thug using the phrase pushin P.

In a video posted to Twitter, Gunna explained: “Leaving your partners out the loop? That ain’t P. You see what I’m saying,” adding, “We ain’t on that. We on P shit! We pushing P.”

What does 'pushin P' mean? continued

Gunna took to Twitter offering a series of examples of how to use P - and when not to use it.

He wrote in a series of tweets: "Jumpin n a person beef or situation when u dk wats goin on Not [P].

"Now…putting your people in position is [P]. 

"Bossing up your B***h is [P]. 

"Risking your life to feed your family is [P]. 

"Being a real n***a off the Internet is [P].

"I’m pushing [P]."

"Speaking on a n**** for no reason is not [P].

"Being loyal is definitely [P]."

What does 'pushin P' mean?

Atlanta rapper Gunna released his single "pushin P" with Future featuring Young Thug as part of his new album DS4EVER.

He also has been seen popularizing the "P" emoji on his social media, leaving hip hop fans confused over its meaning and its link to the song's title.

Basically, pushin P means to stay real, and the P stands for player.

Young Thug's court appearance has not been set

The next court appearance date for Young Thug has not been set, Michael Seiden .

The rapper will remain jailed at this time.

Young Thug's possible retirement, continued

The rapper said that while he might not be working on full-length projects into his mid-40s, he would still record songs if the right opportunities came along.

“I’ll sell a song to Chanel when I’m 45 or 50,” he told Complex.

"I'd rather start doing a different thing. It ain't even about nobody else, it's just about me and my integrity and how I want to be looked at.

"I got other business and other s**t to be doing. I got kids that gonna need more attention from me in 10 years."

Young thug spoke about retiring

The rapper recently spoke of giving up music and retiring in favor of his six children.

Young Thug essentially called rap a young man's game and said he planned on bowing out to take care of other business in a March 9 interview with .

"Why would I be 45 or 50 years old trying to record albums?" Young Thug said.

"When I'm 50 years old, I know 80 percent of the world is 15 to 24."

Gunna's dating history, continued

According to reports, Heather seemingly assumed Jai was referring to her and responded on her page, writing: “S**t really lame. I got this old a**** pressed the f**** out. I ain't never bother no body. You been poking at me every day til you got a reaction outta you..."

Gunna did not address the rumors about him and Heather Rose.

Heather later reportedly claimed that she “privately dm'd" Jai.

She went on to say: "& u wanna have a show clearly. Baby you won. I ain't doin this lame a** s****! I know wtf goin on & you know wtf goin on that's why you really mad & bothering me everyday."

In an Instagram post later, Heather allegedly wrote Gunna’s name multiple times in big font.

The posts have since been deleted.

Gunna's dating history

Gunna has reportedly been linked to model Heather Rose, and Jai Nice in the past.

At one point, Jai allegedly claimed on social media that Heather was his side chick, allegedly directing posts toward Heather.

Jai reportedly wrote on Instagram stories: “You b**** wished I f**k them n****." 

Without naming anyone, she continued: "you mad you getting passed around like a hot potato you been clout chasing and attention. Seeking for weeks now you got it.”