I know nothing about Young Thug, but in this Tubi Original, produced by Law & Crime, I learned that his real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams and because of his lyrics, he’s been accused of leading a street gang, all thanks to his lyrics.

According to Law & Crime, “In 2022, Young Thug was arrested on a sprawling racketeering indictment spearheaded by Fulton County DA Fani Willis, which many have since criticized as a legal overreach. Young Thug took a guilty plea in October but was released on probation, wrapping up the longest-running trial in Georgia’s history made even more controversial by the prosecution’s use of the defendant’s lyrics and music videos as evidence against him.”

One of the standout aspects of the documentary was the interview with defense attorney Keith Adams, who provided detailed insights into the trial. Ultimately, the rapper pled guilty to charges related to gang involvement, drug offenses, and gun possession, despite discrepancies between the timelines of when he created his music and when he faced accusations.

Young Thug’s original two-decade RICO sentence was commuted to time served, followed by fifteen years of probation. As of now, he has been released from custody after serving five years of his sentence.

The documentary raises thought-provoking questions about the relationship between wealth, fame and the law. Even if you’re rich and famous, you can be above the law. Or the law can be above you.

You can watch this on Tubi.