What is Young Thug's real name and where is he from?
Young Thug's real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams. He was born on the 16th of August 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in the Jonesboro South projects near Cleveland Avenue.
Questions about Young Thug
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What Grammy Award did Young Thug win?
Young Thug won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for his contributions to Childish Gambino's "This Is America". He co-wrote the song and provided background vocals; it debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the 19th of May 2018.
What were the charges in the Young Thug RICO case?
Young Thug was charged in a 56-count Georgia RICO Act indictment filed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on the 9th of May 2022, along with 27 other members associated with YSL. He was released on the 31st of October 2024, after accepting a plea deal; he was sentenced to 40 years, with 5 years in prison commuted to time served and 15 years of probation.
What was Young Thug's first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100?
Young Thug's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 was "Havana" by Camila Cabello, on which he appeared as a featured artist. It peaked at number one in August 2017.
What was Young Thug's debut studio album and how did it perform?
Young Thug's debut studio album was So Much Fun, released on the 16th of August 2019, his 28th birthday. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
What are Young Thug's probation conditions after his RICO plea deal?
Young Thug's probation conditions include a ten-year ban from the Metro Atlanta area, a prohibition on making gang-related music, four annual anti-gang presentations for the city of Atlanta, and no contact with known gang members or co-defendants, with exceptions for Gunna and his biological brother.