'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
On October 31, Young Thug signed a non-negotiable plea deal with the state of Georgia that divided his 40-year sentence into 5 years in jail commuted to time served, 15 years of probation, and a backloaded 20 years, in case the probation is violated.
His release has several conditions, one of which prevents him from visiting the Metro Atlanta area, except for four annual live anti-gang and anti-violence presentations/concerts for the awareness of community kids.
Metro Atlanta is Georgia’s prime urban area, with a population of more than 6 million. It is also the sixth-largest metro region in the USA and comprises 29 counties, including Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, and Fulton.
Trending
Since the news of Thug being banned from Metro Atlanta has gone viral, social media users have had diverse reactions to it.
“Banned from his city is wild,” a netizen wrote.
“Banned is crazy, they want him to be an outstanding citizen,” one netizen wrote.
“Banned from Metro Atlanta is tough. Not promoting gangs is interesting given how much of rap lyrics are multiple entendres. Curious to see how they’ll attempt to enforce that one over time. He is lucky to be out so the rest is a blessing,” wrote a fan.
“Not to be pedantic but Young Thug is not free. He's literally banned from Atlanta,” one fan wrote.
Others continued to weigh in on the release conditions of the YSL rapper.
“The Young Thug ban from Atlanta is a good thing. He needs to get away from that s**t. He would be a dumb**s to blow this opportunity!” a person wrote.
“They gave Young Thug that ban from Atlanta that Chicago gave Chief Keef,” another person wrote.
“Over a year of a trial bungled over TWO WORDS. Throw Fulton County's whole court in the trash! Ban them ALL from Atlanta. Not just Young Thug!” an individual wrote.
“They banned Young Thug from Atlanta but making him perform there for free,” one individual wrote.
Exploring more about Metro Atlanta amid Young Thug’s ban from the city
Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffrey Lamar Williams, was born in Metro Atlanta on August 16, 1991, and grew up in the Jonesboro South Apartments, part of the Atlanta Housing Authority. He spent his life in the city and began his rap career there, including finding his record label YSL (Young Stoner Life) in 2016.
Later, he was arrested and indicted in Fulton County (part of Metro Atlanta) in May 2022 and spent his time behind bars at the Fulton County Jail, awaiting trial, which began in November 2023.
Metro Atlanta is not just the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the country but also the third-largest city in the southeastern USA. It is spread across 8000 miles and encompasses 29 counties, including Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Heard, Haralson, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Meriwether, Morgan, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Rockdale, Spalding, and Walton.
Metro Atlanta is well-known for its moderate weather and local tourist attractions such as the Museum of Illusions, Georgia Aquarium, Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site, Stone Mountain Park, Lake Lanier, and Six Flags.
The region, which was formerly known as the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, is also home to several firms, including UPS, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, AT&T, and the CDC.
Young Thug has been ordered not to contact suspected gang members
Young Thug has been banned from Metro Atlanta for 10 years out of his 15 years of probation. However, exceptions include family events such as weddings, funerals, graduations, and serious illnesses. He would also need to visit the city multiple times a year with live presentations/concerts based on anti-drug, anti-gang, and anti-violence issues for community children.
Some of his other release conditions include no contact with alleged victims, co-defendants, and suspected gang members, barring his brother and fellow Atlanta rapper Gunna. Thug would also need to submit random drug tests, abstain from owning firearms, and create/promote gang-related content/music. However, the Grammy winner has been permitted to travel internationally and across the USA for work, adhering to probation rules.
