Trontavious Stephens, a co-founder of YSL who took a plea deal in the group’s ongoing RICO trial, testified in court on Monday. While on the stand, he faced questions from the prosecution about the lyrical content of Young Thug’s music. At one point, the prosecutor asks him to provide a single example of the rapper referencing his “Truly Humble Under God” acronym.
“A number of them. You gotta pay attention,” Stephens claims, before saying he would need some time to think of a specific example. “A number of songs on the last album, Punk,” he eventually says before providing the song, “Droppin Jewels.” While he can’t think of the word, “God,” being used, he suggests the references are implied.
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From there, the prosecution asks Stephens about the mention of the selling of drugs in Thug’s music. They reference the song, “Pushin P,” in particular, and theorize it’s a reference to Percocet. Stephens says he can’t recall Thug ever mentioning Percocets on the track. Check out the clips of his testimony below, as shared by Meghann Cuniff.
Trontavious Stephens Discusses Young Thug’s Acronym
Rap lyrics on trial:
How many Young Thug songs say he’s truly humble under God?
Trontavious “Tick” Stephens identified Thugger’s song “Droppin Jewels” today. DA Adriane Love emphasizes the song doesn’t actually say God. pic.twitter.com/b6cl9DDd1s
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) January 22, 2024
Earlier, DA Love questioned Tick about “Pushin P” by @youngthug , @1future and @1GunnaGunna, which she says means pushing Percocet but Thug’s lawyer says is about pushing positivity.
Except just as Jewels doesn’t actually mention God, Pushin P doesn’t actually mention Percocet. pic.twitter.com/NAD9eeOK78
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) January 22, 2024
Thug is facing multiple charges in addition to violating Georgia’s RICO Act. As the trial continues, the state will attempt to prove YSL is a violent gang who have committed armed robbery, conspiracy to murder, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on the YSL RICO trial on HotNewHipHop.
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