Young Slime Life Gang Trial Begins in Atlanta with High-Profile Rappers Facing Serious Charges

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In May 2022, the Fulton County District Attorney's office indicted 28 members of the alleged gang Young Slime Life, or YSL, which is also an Atlanta-based record label. The trial for the remaining defendants began on November 27, 2023, with six individuals, including rappers Deamonte Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell, facing charges after several others accepted plea deals. Notable figures such as Young Thug and Gunna have also been implicated, with Young Thug taking a non-negotiated guilty plea on October 31, 2024.