Young Thug will remain free after a judge ruled that his recent controversial social media post did not breach the terms of his probation.
The rapper faced backlash for sharing a photo of a police investigator involved in a gang-related murder trial, originally posted by a blogger. Thug’s repost on X quickly gained over 2 million views and sparked reactions, including threats directed at the journalist.
Court documents revealed that the original post had already violated a court order by revealing the investigator’s identity. Prosecutors sought to have Thug’s probation revoked, claiming that the post amounted to a “campaign of intimidation, harassment, and misinformation” aimed at disrupting the legal process.
However, as reported by TMZ, Judge Whitaker determined that Thug’s actions did not directly violate the conditions of his probation. While acknowledging that the post was ill-advised, she ruled that it did not warrant revocation of his probation. The judge advised Thug to be more cautious with his social media activity in the future but chose not to impose further punishment.
In her statement, Judge Whitaker said, “Having reviewed the terms and conditions of Defendant’s probation imposed by this Court, the Court declines to revoke Defendant’s probation based on the violation asserted.”
Despite the prosecution’s objections, the judge ultimately allowed Thug to remain on probation. The rapper had previously defended himself on X, writing, “I don’t make threats to people. I’m a good person; I would never condone anyone threatening anyone or definitely participate in threatening anyone. I’m all about peace and love.”
Young Thug, who was arrested in 2022, was released in October after receiving a 15-year probation sentence. If the judge had sided with the prosecution, Thug would have been sent back to jail immediately.