Young Thug

Jeffery Lamar Williams II, known professionally as Young Thug, was born on August 16, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia. Emerging onto the scene in 2011 with mixtapes that led to his breakthrough via 1017 Thug under Gucci Mane’s label, he became a pioneer of melodic trap and mumble rap, scoring hits like “Stoner,” “Danny Glover,” and notable features on tracks such as Camila Cabello’s “Havana.” His debut studio album, So Much Fun (2019), and follow-up Punk (2021) both reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200™ . In May 2022, he was arrested alongside members of YSL (Young Stoner Life) for RICO charges; after a record-length trial, he pleaded guilty in October 2024 and was sentenced to a 40-year term with 5 years to serve—suspended to time served—and 15 years probation under stringent conditions . Post-release, he’s focusing on his upcoming album UY Scuti, earning praise for an introspective tone, while remaining on probation and barred from returning to metro Atlanta . Besides music, he runs YSL Records, launched the Sp5der fashion brand, and has amassed notable business ventures, though estimates of his net worth vary widely—from around $4 million to $8–10 million, reflecting ongoing legal and touring setbacks .