Young Thug visited Skyview High School in Atlanta to talk with college students as a part of his probation phrases following a plea deal in his RICO case.

Young Thug returned to an Atlanta highschool final week as a part of his court-ordered neighborhood service, urging college students to avoid violence and poor choices.

On Friday morning (August 1), the 33-year-old artist visited Skyview High School on Old National Highway. The look was one in every of a number of public talks required by the phrases of his probation, following his responsible plea in a sweeping legal case tied to the YSL RICO indictment.

During his go to, Young Thug prevented glamorizing his previous. Instead, he emphasised private accountability and the results of poor choices.

“I feel like violence is just not the thing,” Young Thug instructed college students in the course of the go to. “It’s lame, it’s corny.”

According to Atlanta News First, Thugger answered questions on his life, profession and previous selections, providing a uncommon glimpse into his private reflections after being launched from jail late final yr.

His remarks have been a part of a broader effort to satisfy a neighborhood service requirement tied to a 40-year sentence, of which solely 5 years have been to be served. That portion was commuted to time already served.

The rapper’s authorized troubles stemmed from a high-profile case involving racketeering and a number of drug and gun fees for allegedly heading up the Young Slime Life gang.

Young Thug pleaded responsible to 1 gang-related rely, three drug offenses and two weapons fees.

He additionally entered a no-contest plea to a racketeering conspiracy cost.

The ultimate sentence was handed down by a decide—not negotiated with prosecutors—and included 15 years of probation and 20 years suspended, which may very well be reinstated if he violates the phrases.

Conditions of his launch embrace home arrest, necessary public talking, and a 10-year restriction from residing in metro Atlanta with out prior approval.

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