Young Thug’s cryptic social media posts are stirring fans and signaling possible new music

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Fans of rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, are eager to know what the star plans to do now that he has been released from prison. Williams recently pleaded guilty to six charges in a sweeping RICO case, choosing to leave his sentencing to the judge rather than negotiate terms with the state.

This gamble appears to have paid off, as Judge Paige Reese Whitaker commuted his prison sentence to time served. Although Williams was initially sentenced to 40 years, with the first five serving in prison, he will instead spend 15 years on probation, with the first half due to a probation officer. Additionally, a “backloaded” 20-year prison sentence will be commuted to time served if he successfully completes his probation. However, failure to comply with these conditions could result in Williams serving those 20 years in prison.

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Prosecutors had sought a harsher sentence of 45 years, with 25 years in prison followed by 20 years of probation.

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Since his release, fans have been keeping a close eye on Williams’ social media.

On the night of November 2, he posted on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “Real plea deal!” This post attracted more than 5,500 comments and 325,000 likes, with many commenters congratulating him on his release. However, some criticized Williams for not showing more gratitude given the avoidance of serious prison sentences.

The next day, on November 3, Williams posted again on X, writing, “Wham, let’s put one on these rats, Peter.” This message raised even more concerns among fans, with some advising him to “go easy on the words, man” and “just lay still and really enjoy the freedom.” Others warned that if he continued to make provocative statements, his probation could be short-lived, suggesting he could stir up trouble.

A number of followers also spoke out about Gunna, another rapper charged in the case. Gunna, who was arrested along with Williams, entered an Alford plea in December 2022 to one count of racketeering conspiracy and was subsequently released after serving time in prison. He has since faced accusations of “betraying” Williams and other defendants. However, Gunna claims he didn’t inform anyone and claims his relationship with Young Thug remains intact.

Williams’ cryptic post may also have been addressed to Lil Baby, a longtime friend and collaborator. Lil Baby and Gunna had a very productive partnership in the past, but Lil Baby distanced himself after Gunna’s plea deal and was among those who suggested Gunna was a traitor.

As part of Williams’ plea deal, he is banned from entering Atlanta except for giving presentations against gang and gun violence four times a year. He is also prohibited from associating with others named in the indictment, except his brother and Gunna, with whom he has contractual obligations.

This restriction led some fans to interpret Williams’ post as a signal to Lil Baby, possibly referring to a new song that focuses on “rats,” a term that may or may not refer to Gunna, who has never taken a stand in the YSL process in Fulton County. .

Shortly after Williams’ post, Lil Baby responded on Instagram, writing, “I missed you mf!! Welcome home my brudda! Thank God you can return to the fam in good health and spirit! Wish you nothing but billions jack!” He added the hashtag “whateverwhasaygoes.”

Earlier this year, Young Thug posted, “Whatever says goes,” confirming his ongoing friendship with Lil Baby.

So far, Williams hasn’t shared any specific plans for his career, leaving fans on edge as to whether new music is on the way.

During the sentencing, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker compared modern rap to WWE wrestling, where wrestlers behave and often behave as if they hate each other, even though they don’t.

Judge Whitaker told Williams that whether the content is real or fake, it still has a huge impact on children and young people who think it is ‘cool’ and believe the only way to succeed is to become a ‘gangster on the street’ are. In reality, she pointed out, these paths more often lead to being shot, killed or imprisoned.

Judge Whitaker also expressed hope that if Williams continues rapping, he will use his influence to show children that there are better ways out of poverty than connecting with the powerful man at the end of the street who sells drugs.

She concluded by saying that she wants Williams to be more of the solution and less of the problem in the future.