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Image Credit: Getty Images Halloween was supposed to be a fun night for Orlando residents, but it ended in tragedy. A gunman opened fire and shot multiple victims in downtown Orlando during the early morning hours of November 1, 2024. Now, police have a suspect in custody. This isn’t the first time the city — which is home to some of the nation’s most popular tourist attractions — has experienced a mass shooting. In June 2016, 49 people were fatally shot at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. Following a three-hour standoff, police shot and killed the shooter. Further details and…

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Image Credit: The BodCon Babes — The BodCon is back! And guess what? Everybody is welcome to attend. Every body, of all shapes and sizes, is invited to The BonCon Conference 2024 to learn how body image and self-love are the perfect ingredients for true beauty. For anyone who’s wondering what The BodCon is, the event “is for anyone looking to shift their mindset and find tools to empower both personal and professional life”. This award-winning conference event focuses on confidence, positivity, and self-love. Their aim is simple: to help people feel worthy, empowered and confident in every aspect of…

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Image Credit: Getty Images Young Thug—real name Jeffery Williams—was released from prison on Thursday after entering a plea deal in the YSL racketeering trial, now recognized as Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial in history. Here’s everything you need to know about when he was first jailed and more. When Did Young Thug Go to Jail? The rapper had been in jail since his May 2022 arrest. Young Thug was arrested on May 9 on multiple gang-related charges along with 27 others, including Gunna, in a 56-count indictment linked to the YSL record label. He had a bond hearing a month after…

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View gallery Image Credit: WireImage After two years, Young Thug (real name: Jeffrey Williams) successfully fought for his prison release. Following a nearly year-long trial, the rapper pleaded guilty to multiple gang, drug and gun-related charges. As part of the agreement, Young Thug must stay away from the Atlanta metro area for the first 10 years of his probation, except for special occasions and family emergencies. A judge imposed a 40-year sentence with the first five years commuted to he time served, according to the Associated Press. The sentence is followed by 15 years of probation. If the rapper completes…

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Image Credit: Getty Images Young Thug is known not only for his music and recent release from prison but also for being a father. The 33-year-old has been a dad since age 17. Following his release, the judge ordered the rapper to stay away from the Atlanta metro area, his hometown, except for specific occasions such as weddings, family events, and health-related matters, according to multiple outlets. To learn more about Young Thug’s family life, keep reading. Getty Images Who is Young Thug? Young Thug, born Jeffrey Lamar Williams, is a rapper who has been in the music industry for…

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Image Credit: WireImage Young Thug‘s girlfriend, Mariah the Scientist, is overjoyed now that the rapper is set to be a free man after more than two years in jail. In a text message to WSBTV’s Michael Seiden, the 27-year-old expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you God, thank you God. This is more than what we prayed for. We are so grateful, this is the greatest opportunity we’ve ever been presented with and we are so grateful. Thank you Judge Paige Whitaker for giving us the opportunity to move forward with our life! Thank you God. Thank you Brian Steel and…

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Image Credit: Getty Images Young Thug, born Jeffrey Williams, was released from jail under specific conditions, which includes serving a 15-year probation for multiple charges, according to NBC News. Though the 33-year-old had been incarcerated for some time, he previously rose to fame for his chart-topping music, collaborating with artists like Camila Cabello on “Havana” and others. Over the years, he released several albums, including BUSINESS IS BUSINESS (Metro’s Version) in 2023, Punk in 2021, and Slime & B in 2020, solidifying his place in the music industry. In addition to these past albums, he most recently dropped a song with…

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View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images for Governors Ball Young Thug (real name: Jeffrey Williams) was involved in Georgia’s longest-running trial in history. Initially, prosecutors pushed for the rapper to receive a 45-year sentence, with 25 years behind bars and the other 20 years on probation. However, after making a successful plea deal on October 31, 2024, Young Thug will be released from prison. Learn more about his plea deal, sentencing, probation and the case, below. Why Was Young Thug Arrested? Young Thug was arrested on multiple gang-related charges along with Gunna and more than 20 other people associated with…

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View gallery Young Thug, 33, has been released after pleading guilty to one gang charge, three drug charges and two gun charges in his racketeering case. The rapper also entered a no contest plea deal to a separate gang-related charge and a racketeering conspiracy charge. He was arrested in 2022 and was booked in the Fulton County Jail. Young Thug’s (real name: Jeffrey Williams) arrest was the result of 56-count grand jury indictment that included 28 members and associates of his label and imprint YSL. Find out more about Young Thug and his life in the music scene below. Young Thug…

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