Joe Coscarelli

One Defendant Accepts a Plea Deal Amid Young Thug’s RICO Trial

Hip-hop collective or street gang? In a blockbuster case against the famed Atlanta rap crew YSL, headed by Young Thug, prosecutors say it is both.

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.

The pop superstar posted a video lauding the island’s “kings and queens,” two days after he shared a clip of Vice President Kamala Harris addressing Puerto Rican voters.

The songwriter behind the summer smashes “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” is helping drive a moment of idiosyncrasy in Top 40 hits.

At 27, he has a desire to rethink how music is made, and the confidence to do it. Stars including Eric Clapton, Frank Ocean and Justin Bieber are buying in.

Already the longest in Georgia history, the star rapper’s trial has been turned upside down. Here’s the latest as the case resumes after an eight-week delay.

The affable pop hitmaker made his name with all-star collaborations and genre-bending hits. Recording his latest LP, “F-1 Trillion,” he showed Nashville he’s for real.

The artist breaks down the inspirations for her first-ever headlining tour, drawn from a pioneering three-decade career.

Judge Ural Glanville, who had overseen the case for more than two years, must step aside for meeting with prosecutors and a key witness without the defense.