There is a lot of speculation circulating online right now about the alleged murder of a YSL Woody employee, reportedly named Tay. Furthermore, this discussion is taking place because Woody appeared as a witness in the RICO trial against Young Thug and YSL, and people are claiming there must be a connection here. We want to clarify that there is little confirmation as to whether any victim of the shooting is actually an employee of the YSL member, and that any theories about the reason for this attack are purely speculative and unrelated to the case at press time. The tragedy occurred early Sunday morning (June 30) in Southwest Atlanta at an apartment complex on Peyton Place near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and police reported no other injuries.
Additionally, the latest updates we’ve received on YSL Woody and the Young Thug trial have been theories about why Thug may not have paid Woody’s legal fees. These rumors hit the internet thanks to 1090 Jake’s recent interview with DJ Vlad on VladTVand are also unconfirmed at the time of this writing. There was a lot of back and forth about whether or not Woody would testify in the case, which obviously sparked its own heated debate about the idea of snitching. Either way, it was an unfortunate narrative in the case, albeit an expected one considering the circumstances of these alleged crimes.
YSL Woody partner is said to have been shot
Meanwhile, other people are focusing on a very interesting tweet from Young Thug. “Whatever Wham says goes,” Thugger sent out, and “Wham” is his nickname for Lil Baby. As you probably know, Baby has been slinging guns for some time now, a former close partner who is still with YSL and who many people have brought treason charges against following his confession in this trial. Did the Atlanta trap pioneer co-sign the attacks of one of his protégés against another, or does this have nothing to do with the case?
Anyway, we still have to wait and see what comes of this mysterious murder and if there is indeed a connection to YSL Woody here. There are also rumors that Thug’s brother Unfoonk will soon reveal some important information. Many fans raised their eyebrows when he pondered whether he should “set the record straight” since he also took a plea deal. It’s all quite a confusing and worrying matter, so we’ll wait and see what comes of it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started as a weekend writer in 2022 and has developed a deep knowledge of hip hop news and releases since joining the team full-time. Whether it’s regular reporting or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to seek out the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him most is finding interesting pop culture stories, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip hop and its contemporary productions. In particular, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. A proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up to date on the archipelago’s local scene and its greatest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced several short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on various genres and music greats. Hardcore punk and go-go music informed much of his coverage during his time at George Washington University in DC. His favorite hip hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.
