King Slime: The Prosecution of Young Thug and YSL

The trial will go on, but the show's over. In King Slime's final episode, New York Times reporter Joe Coscarelli helps recap the proceedings and break down the cultural impact of Hip Hop's longest and wildest court case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Legal affairs reporter Meghann Cuniff joins the King Slime crew to discuss the growing animus between the prosecution, defense and even the judge presiding over the YSL trial, and how it could impact the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 11, 2013, police arrested three men who had committed an armed robbery and exchanged gunfire with police in a stolen red Nissan that they crashed into a laundromat. Young Thug was not one of those three. But now, more than a decade later with the help of Georgia’s RICO laws, prosecutors are trying to put him in the car. Journalist Jewel Wicker joins the King Slime team to discuss this incident and what it says about the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Big Facts” co-host Baby Jade offers an inside perspective on Young Thug’s career. We discuss the prosecution’s use of social media and reveal who leaked Young Thug’s jailhouse video chat with Mariah the ScientistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defense attorney Suri Chadha Jimenez was on the YSL defense team until his client’s charges were dismissed. Now he’s free to offer an inside view of the defense team and weigh in on the prosecution’s tactics. We’ll discuss a big fight over a NPR Tiny Desk Concert, the YFN Lucci deal, and why the debate over whether Young Thug is Truly Humble Under God won’t go away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the jury seated and the YSL trial well underway, the King Slime team kicks off a bi-weekly discussion breaking down the most important, most interesting and most absurd moments of the craziest trial in hip hop’s history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast delves into the shocking secrets of the notorious Rice Street in Fulton County Jail, exploring its filthy and dangerous conditions. It covers the impactful opening statements of the YSL trial, the influence of Young Slime Life and legal defense strategies. Personal experiences inside the jail reveal harrowing incidents of violence, neglect, and chaos, painting a grim picture of the dire conditions faced by inmates.

Sergio Kitchens, YSL defendant, shares insights on the impact of his plea deal, Gunna's post-trial journey, and Atlanta's evolving hip-hop legacy. Topics include legal battles, mentorship in the music industry, social media reactions, Gunna's solo album aftermath, and the ongoing debate on snitching in the music industry.

Exploring how Young Thug's legal troubles reflect Atlanta's black culture, music scene challenges, and the impact on the YSL trial. Discussing the influence of Atlanta on rap, stereotypes in music, survival in prison, and safety concerns in Atlanta jails. Also touching on the narrator's journey from felon to a sentencing consultant and the intersection of street violence and hip hop culture in Atlanta.