Young Thug is finally coming home after accepting a plea deal in the long-standing YSL RICO case. On Thursday, October 31, the Atlanta rapper appeared in Fulton County Court before Judge Paige Whitaker and pleaded guilty to all charges except racketeering and gang leadership, to which he entered a “nolo contendere” plea, meaning he neither admits nor disputes these charges.

In line with the plea, Young Thug agreed to avoid contact with his co-defendants, though he requested and was granted exceptions for his brother and Gunna.

Judge Whitaker explained his sentence:

“Essentially is 40 years, to serve the first five years in prison, but commuted to the time that you have already served. Followed by 15 years on probation. Followed then by the back-loaded 20 years; which can be served in custody and will be serve in custody if you are not successful on your probation. If you are successful in completing your 15 years probation, that will be commuted to time served.”

For the first time since the trial began nearly two years ago, Thug addressed the court, sharing, “I am a smart guy, I am a good guy, and I really got a good heart,” he told the judge. “I found myself in a lot of stuff because I was just nice and cool, and I understand you can’t be that way when you reach a certain height because it could end bad.”

The YSL RICO case kicked off on May 9, 2022, when Young Thug, along with Gunna, was named in a massive 56-count indictment targeting YSL members. Charges ranged from murder and armed robbery to gang activity. Thug was held without bond, and his trial began in January 2023 with extensive jury selection.

Gunna had already entered an Alford plea in December 2022, meaning he admitted guilt for one charge while maintaining innocence, stating it was in his best interest to avoid trial.

Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was arrested on Thursday, October 24, in Broward County, Florida, facing charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Reports indicate that he and five other suspects—Kavon London Grant, Deandre Dontrell Wilson, Keith Jones, David Brian Lindsey, and Asa Houston—were implicated in the attempted murder of rapper Quando Rondo (Tyquian Terrel Bowman). This incident is reportedly connected to the 2020 death of King Von.

Lil Durk remains in Broward County Jail without bond, awaiting transfer to U.S. Marshals’ custody. Charges against him include conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, murder-for-hire involving a death, and using a machine gun in a violent crime that resulted in death. If convicted, the most severe charge could lead to the death penalty.

Summer Walker has officially unveiled the title of her much-anticipated third studio album, Finally Over It, which will be released under LVRN/Interscope Records. The announcement came after fans engaged in a unique interactive experience on Spotify, where they filled in the blank for a canvas that teased the album’s name as “_____ Over It.”

Leading up to its release, Walker has announced the first single, “Heart of a Woman,” now available for pre-save, which she teased on TikTok. Finally Over It is the follow-up to her chart-topping sophomore album, Still Over It, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.