The Atlanta rapper pleaded guilty to participating in criminal street gang activity, ending his role in the longest trial in Georgia history. Here is a summary of a trial plagued by violence, misconduct,

The star Atlanta rapper admitted to six counts, including participating in criminal street gang activity, ending his role in the longest trial in Georgia history.

Court proceedings were canceled late last week in the Young Thug, YSL trial as this possibility hung over proceedings. The controversy stemmed around a new witness, rapper Slimelife Shawty, who took the stand on Wednesday.

It is holding this man hostage.” 4. His Relationship With Rich Homie Quan ... the crime at the center of the indictment that purportedly set off a full-blown war between YSL and Thomas’ alleged gang, Inglewood Family. She alleged that phone evidence ...

Prosecutors had been negotiating with the artist's lawyers to try to reach a deal that would end his participation in the long-running trial. But those efforts stalled when the two sides disagreed on conditions.

The new deals mean Young Thug, born Jeffery Williams, is now on trial with only two other co-defendants: Deamonte “Yak Gotti” Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell. Both men are charged with the 2015 murder of Donovan Thomas, a centerpiece count in the state’s case. Williams is not charged with the murder.

Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence. The 33-year-old Grammy-winning artist,