Young Thug's attorney makes opening statement in YSL trial (Part 1)

The second day of the trial will continue with opening arguments for the defendants.

[@RioMayne]

This lawyer watched that OJ Simpson trial and he said, what will johnnie Cochran do! You gotta give him that. Round of applause.

[@user-xd5jy3ox2k]

Do you smoke weed? This lawyer is burying Lil Jeff. You really think the jury is buying “Thug” stands for “ Truly, Honest, Under, God”? Do you think the jury is buying “Pushing P” stands for pushing positivity? Are you buying that? Right, right, right, right….I can tell when I listen to his music that’s what he’s pushing, they all just good ol’ choir boys. Right, right, right…

[@user-xd5jy3ox2k]

You must be joking I hope

[@kevjones8741]

Pushin Positivity was a reach, but did you watch the entire opening statement. The man basically exposed the prosecution for presenting BS "overt acts" that had nothing to do with Thug or lacked context. Not a single one of those overt acts proves that he was running a violent gang. And how did they fail to mention that the mruder he's accused of ordering was done by someone that was jumped by the victim a few days earlier. That's clear motive for YSL Woody, don't see any motive for Thug. If this is all the prosecution has, he will be found Not Guilty.@@user-xd5jy3ox2k

[@user-mm4dh8eo1q]

I hate how much blame we really have for black peoples lives, and we don't take any ownership. Young Thug was absolutely affected by poverty. Most white people can't even grasp it. Really, that can't grasp it or they are too much of a pussy too. For all we did to black people, we should be taxed every paycheck and call it the white asshole tax.Then black people should get the payments every month. Like social security but before retirement. They should get a free house and a car every 20 years cause we owe billions in free labor that we stole. Maybe then, I'd say that he has to be responsible for his actions. Only if we gave everything back that we took from them. Other than that, aside from rapists and child molesters, every black person should be set free from prison. When we die, I think most white people are going to shocked when God tells them that they were disgusting human beings and they deserve hell but because of His mercy they'll get what they never gave black people and thats a shame cause that's not justice. I think Jesus will make it right in the afterlife, but I don't know.God is just too damn forgiving for His own good sometimes. Why isn't there a fundraiser every year for black people? Why hasn't that happened yet? If we're not going to pay the white asshole tax, then fundraisers should be happening all the time. Actors and singers should do a fucking show and raise money for black people who are still poor and that's the majority because we made sure of that. Black people......I'm so sorry for everything we've done. The only thing I can do is put some money on Young Thugs books so he can eat well in prison. In fact, I'm going to do that now. Forever in your debt, and I wish I could ask God to get you off, but He doesn't intervene on free will, so you're probably fucked. I really am sorry for everything. Makes me sick. Alright, I'm going to put that money on your books.

[@cocycaxap2797]

Fuck this shit guys music is music aight I'm from Russia and I know a lot to be quite sure that u guys don't wanna bring the lyrics in a court I think so

[@uMADden]

Lol 😅when he said he had to share clothes with his brothers n SISTERS I knew the dress wearing comfortably came from. His childhood

[@morallybiased1772]

And the make up?

[@overyourself94]

​@@morallybiased1772does that make you uncomfortable?

[@everafterxx4798]

😂😂😂

[@JenniferTedder-mz2lk]

💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@TylerDurden-co2wn]

Tru-dat

[@KarlFiner]

Brian literally broke down the case, and rebutted everything the prosecution was going to throw at them during the opening statement. Instead of defending, that man went on attack. During the case itself he is not allowed to "testify", but he did it during the opening statement - it's technically not evidence, but it will stay with the jury. Great strategy.

[@wafflefry18]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chargergirl4502]

I personally feel like this is a good opening statement.

[@flecso83rxon]

What was good about it??? He literally gave some of the dumbest excuses trynna explain some of the dumb shit thug put on the internet…He dragging lil Wayne in this for what??? I just wanted to be admired and loved like lil Wayne so this is who I become? Talking to these jurors like they are slow…I don’t have the perfect defense for this case but I can guarantee you this slime ass is cooked!!! and This Brian Steele dude is stealing people’s money if this is what they paying for…🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@flecso83rxon]

And the excuse about the” 24 m’s on a ninja head” saying that was about uzi???? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is pure comedy🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@teemigo6921]

Didn't he have a diamond engraved in his forehead that he alleged cost $24 million?

[@flecso83rxon]

@@teemigo6921 you the type of person to let somebody just tell you anything…

[@BKLisaP]

Ran circles around the prosecutor

[@kingsleyokeke6567]

Brian Steel really love his job. Really glad he took this case with Jeffery. Jeffery has good connection and cash flow to still afford him. A blessing .

[@maryallen9657]

What a hell of a lawyer!!

[@TheWeylow]

I know Young Thug amazed at this opening statement 😂

[@JenniferTedder-mz2lk]

It will be in his next song

[@Welcomemanye]

Brian steel kinda looks like Epstein

[@akamogg8747]

I hear he took the case 'pro boner' 'cause he identifies with 'slime'.

[@tejastricer1704]

Bro y 😂

[@101stAviator_doorgunner]

I was thinking Stanley yelnats the 3rd lol movie Holes

[@tonyb1984]

​@@101stAviator_doorgunner😂😂😂😂

[@dastraightatushow6136]

I see most ppl don’t understand strategy. Use this as the free Thug button.

[@manchesterisblue1023]

this is what 5 million buys you

[@sharonbell6813]

He definitely earned every penny!

[@user-el3ng5yq8h]

Now the prosecutor must overcome the highest burden.

[@dawnatilla2469]

Brian Steele is the MAN

[@Alex-yu4yi]

Best opening statement I've ever seen

[@samkhalifa1271]

This lawyer will lie Jeffery's ass outta jail 😂😂😂

[@teemoney94]

Why you want to see a black man go to jail

[@GSXRarbor]

This lawyer is about to get Jeffery elected to replace Charles Stanley lmao

[@1YoungVet]

@@GSXRarbori’m dead 😂

[@jerjuanstallings305]

Lmao this comment is wild asf

[@BrightStansberry]

Please see; Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 82, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Prosecutorial Misconduct" refers to the unethical or illegal tactics by "Prosecutors" in a criminal case, such as: withholding exculpatory evidence from the defense, making false statements, or. presenting inadmissible evidence to the jury, offering evidence they know to be false or inadmissible (including encouraging witnesses to lie on the stand), and not limited to using improper arguments. This (Alleged RICO case) is a direct example of "Abuse of Authority" fueled by District Attorney (Fani Willis) in hopes of some sort of Political gain/Popularity Contest.

[@allianzancora9384]

How can his attorney remember such a long speach? Is he reading from a teleprompter?

[@tonyb1984]

There's a board or a screen with PowerPoints he has to check off, but everything is from memory

[@lissayers8901]

They both have a screen with their bullet points listed, mostly

[@lissayers8901]

Why are people being so loud in there with paper and stuff. Get control of that court room. So annoying.

[@SebeProd]

bro please make the audio stereo whoever records this 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@challanger275]

Who drives around with a Barretta under the front seat of the car and back ?shopping to shoppers

[@JJ-1818]

Those with beef when the momma ain’t safe in the streets!

[@tonyb1984]

"Those tight pants... those women pants they would wear" 😂😂😂😂

[@JHudHudson]

That was a good look letting the jury know that statement about lying to family but telling the truth in court was a repost and wasn’t posted by Thug.

[@kayiirafrancis7034]

Free Jeff

[@ST-ck1hp]

The judge didn't seem too interested in the beginning of his opening statement...

[@chrishawnbowser1891]

He coming home watch

[@Scrilla1st]

He did his homework on rap Tupac he gave the definition of THUGLIFE

[@challanger275]

Did you know this is the same old story? It’s always someone else’s

[@101stAviator_doorgunner]

Yep usually, until it isn't.

[@D_RaiL.]

What's with dude rubbing other dude back at 5:38 😅😅

[@mattyicesportsbettingpicks4708]

That's the look of thugs life literally hanging in his hands.. gotta be a stressful profession smh

[@jamiesonreynolds7485]

Yeve Saint Laurent like finally we got 'em lol and whoever they took the Truly Hunble Under God moniker is coming too.😂😂😂😂😂

[@ogbc100]

“Hunble”?

[@_Sylens]

FREE THUGGG MAN. One of the best artists out there ❤

[@GSXRarbor]

1:27:05 I'm with you on that but bros attorney is throwing gang signs up at trial and talking about The Holy under God or what ever he said lmao 😂

[@boneyg601]

Free This Life And Soul.....God Is With You.....Whats Meant Will Be Meant.....I Love You Jeff 💯

[@JS_Speaks]

Jurors must not think that they’re on the prosecutors side or the police side. That’s where defendants get smoked.

[@dankbudwoi871]

Free thug hes been lined up.

[@alortiz9016]

4:50 4:53 Attorney Steele was telling the truth so so so much she had to stop him😢

[@TylerDurden-co2wn]

Exactly. Stell was giving her that honey LOVE

[@rashadbowers1609]

Did anyone see the cop start to laugh and walked out ???

[@cocycaxap2797]

Have u seen it tho?

[@kamsaleh170]

1 hour plus opening statement damn 😰 my guy addressing the bullshit 😂 my lawyers opening statement was 2 mins on a double homicide. I looked at this motherfucker like damn homie the prosecutor just tried to bury me before the evidence is even shown 😂 he walked up said “play the video. Self defense.” And then sat down. I guess sometimes less is more. The jury like wow he sure does seem confident

[@aaronbell497]

He sounds very effective to me. Got to the point with few words and everybody understood his point. Now, you are out here with us commenting on KZbin posts. Congrats, sir.

[@user-xd5jy3ox2k]

1:28:30 Rap isn’t meant for brainwashing, is art, like reading a book, watching at a painting, reading poetry, going to a museum of arts, going to college getting a degree, it’s romantic, it’ll make you laugh, cry, and love, it’s absolutely non-violent, it heals, it’s all rainbow and unicorns, it’s about bringing all people together, it’s about loving and accepting every other art, like country and pop, it does no harm. Thank you for explaining that.

[@scummymulisha]

It literally does non of that lmao

[@JJ-1818]

@@scummymulishahow many babies created/produced through R-Kelly’s songs?! I rest my case!

[@AMERICASCOURT]

I like how the judge wasn’t even listening he was just doing work 😂. But it really doesn’t matter because they have to convince the jury not the judge

[@nell5024]

When you believe in your lawyer keep ya mouth shut when you know your innocent keep ya mouth shut free thug

[@JenniferTedder-mz2lk]

Innocent?

[@beardaceo8129]

All praises due to God. He describing my childhood from the beginning…From the hood of #Macon to the hood of #BankheadUSA …

[@DonaldFunes-fj4eo]

gah dayumn auto biography

[@FrankLucas3]

ITS BEGUN?!?!?

[@a_a7287]

24:30 Truly Humble Unda God

[@moneymobdon]

Excellent defense

[@JoshuaMaxwell-vb7ex]

FREE YOUNG THUG!THIS IS A CIRCUS COURT SYSTEM..

[@tgf73]

Let's go...

[@Tatumtay]

Is it just me or is there like someone banging the mic into something it’s annoying

[@morallybiased1772]

All chess ….. it is what it is . Nothing personal, let’s play.

[@challanger275]

You can take the slime out of the rat 🐀 but not the rat out of the sewers

[@dabearstv5550]

Truly Honored Under God I’m Dead 😂😂

[@cocycaxap2797]

Lyrics ain't supposed to be discussed into the court at all Ig

[@user-kq7rd1zl6p]

"My lawyer brian steele...yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah"

[@brynwest4495]

*Steel

[@user-kq7rd1zl6p]

@@brynwest4495 apologies

[@AthletesTales]

🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@niceafmusic5647]

It’s all fake he said 😂

[@Drunrealer]

Just gonna get up there and lie huh

[@CrazyHustlerTV]

Stay out of trouble. Free YSL

[@seanprice8219]

This opening statement is DAMAGING in my eyes. He's basically admitting to his client being involved in criminal activities.

[@Blowone-h1i]

The exact same thing I thought

[@user-vc4og8tn6z]

They have to prove that he is the leader it’s no proof so far

[@seanprice8219]

@user-vc4og8tn6z so far. This is only week 2. It's gonna be like pieces of a puzzle. When all the pieces come together I think they ALL will be found guilty. Ion think the state just said "oh Thug is rapping about crime let's go get him" They have proof that ties the lyrics to actual crimes that YSL committed.

[@jasmine7744]

Hahahahahaha😂😂😂😂 truly humble under god ?!!?!?

[@th3k1d123]

Free jeff

[@BostonSmitty]

Lock him up

[@xxx-hd6he]

Free Lucci

[@lisab9445]

Free Jeffrey and 😊 l me no

[@challanger275]

Did you did you ever think Juleigh is going to think when you say this time? are going to satiation who would want to live with safe and dam in jail

[@JJ-1818]

@@challanger275fix your spellings N grammar boi!

[@RashansBoutTimeBoxing]

I do not like the prosecutor. She never allows JW’s lawyers to finish ANYTHING! she has a objection to and for everything! I hope JW SPANK this case so he can get on wit his life. And leave all the people who turned on him in the rear view💯💪🏿

[@princelyrica6498]

This is some "Better call Saul" stuff...but very good opening statement, good job for now, this is lawyer that costs money-diference between public defender and paid one. (No hard Feelings)

[@sunianiiglia]

GOAT show the ending fucked me up

[@MichaelsGuns]

Most people can't afford this kind of lawyer. They think they're going to get this kind of defense when they pay for a lawyer but most wind up paying for a defense a public defender could most likely have provided. I've been sober for going on four years, spent plenty of time in a court room. There isn't one situation where I look back and think a high priced lawyer could have got me off or got me a better deal than the public defender.

[@phillipsabo5094]

How she played right into that he knew she would object noe she cold crooked proving exactly what he was saying

[@ronbarnes687]

Miss love interrupts Steels flow by making an unneeded assessment during steels opening.

[@Flababy91]

This lawyer good

[@teemigo6921]

The real Steel

[@user-mv8oy9oe6n]

Now what rose you gonna stop me ! You hmgnna Ruin my dreams bc what I’m opening up about it

[@Dave-lo]

Don’t mention his name in the same sentence as Lil Wayne plz don’t

[@AWFULBLUEBIRD]

Mr. Steele go use his time. I heard that!

[@KingvKing]

The Steel opening statement is very desperate.

[@brynwest4495]

*Steel

[@alishalee7022]

Free young thug ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ keep your head up my guy 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 can't wait for you to touch down i love Young thug ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Unreleased438]

Brian steel a w

[@TheWeylow]

He has me convinced FREE THUG

[@chrishawnbowser1891]

It’s all hear say

[@jermainetramun0158]

🎥🎥🎥Really Need help with Medication,Trump,Hillfiger,Micheal Jackson and 50 Cent trying to have mine poisoned🎥🎥🎥

[@epskooch]

His lawyer is the one snitching 😂

[@Godasecond321]

No he's telling what the evidence will show he has a right to tell young thug side.

[@Keycamilly]

Shut up bitch

[@DkbossRtbackk]

@@Godasecond321 he talking bout his lawyer snitching. 😂Bro doesn't know what evidence is. 💀

[@akamogg8747]

Look, knowing your mother and father we are sure you have brothers all over the god foresaken planet, but that still doesn't mean we are all your bro'.@@DkbossRtbackk

[@Kreyest555]

Damn just went back n listened to hell cat Kenny 😂 and errah sound like sex got his get back

[@Friendliestenemyfire]

hes really innocent this is is about politics.... using rap lyrics in court and unfortanulety black art is being targeted ..... you can be a clown make jokes like @djakademiks but understand this is politics

[@user-ql1or3xb5d]

Facts

[@cocycaxap2797]

Facts in from Russia and I rly don't wanna see this stuff like bringing lyrics into the court in the usa

[@rickflair254]

Freee thugggg

[@morallybiased1772]

🤥 5:08

[@MeowChiquitita]

Parents should have to pass something similar to a drivers license exam etc to have kids these days, we’re at maximum capacity. I, my ancestors, living relatives we have all shared clothes too, and the house I am currently in is cold. Ppl PROTEST defund the police etc and then use this like it’s supposed to be valid evidence.

[@MeowChiquitita]

So his mommy raised a violent murderer …?

[@cocycaxap2797]

Is he a violent murder?

[@dawnatilla2469]

6:35 Gunna?

[@Godasecond321]

Rt all those people that took pleas look guilty like they set young thug up more the merrier that took the pleas that's a win for jeff...

[@elainekellogg6345]

No

[@Godasecond321]

@@elainekellogg6345 yes it is, young thug ain't never said he was Ina gang. And someone owed it before thug anyways yall weird.....

[@Godasecond321]

He will be set free..... Hunna dipped out for a reason and I know the reason let me know when you do. I was raised in the system so I know why gunna dipped out ... ⚡

[@akamogg8747]

No. Among punks there are always the boss punks and punk punks. When the punk punks get caught they are gonna' rat out the boss punks and that's the silver lining of punks.@@Godasecond321

[@carlmorgan8452]

Young Thug ..... what a name. New home will welcome it though.

[@overyourself94]

Idiot

[@sirpap3]

Young Thug (Truly Humbled Under God) 😭🙏🏾☺️

[@user-xd5jy3ox2k]

@@sirpap3 I can tell by his rap music how truly humble he is, him and his crew, nothing but choir boys, who spend their days praying and reading scriptures, pushing p, you know, positivity, going to church every other day. Them boys ain’t do not en!

[@Iamacthepromoter]

I feel thug throwing his money away

[@flecso83rxon]

Check out 1:06:11 🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is hilarious!!!!! If this the defense thug paying for 😳😳😳 his Ass is FRIED!!!!!🤣🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤦🏾‍♂️🤣

[@akamogg8747]

The whole court is a joke. the defense is a bunch of guilty punks represented by woke wimp lawyers mugging for the cameras and tryin' to be all cool. The prosecution is behind in her game and wasting Rudyard Kippling on the jury is just one example. The judge seems like he should be in command but despite his tough talk the defense is playing him like a cheap fiddle. And that stupid earring is just ridiculous. AMERICA IS IN SERIOUS JUDICIAL PERIL AND IT AIN'T JUST THIS TRIAL. THINK: JANUARY 6, HUNTER BIDEN, THE BORDER, JOE BIDEN, ALL THE WOKE LIBERAL GOVERNORS, MAYORS, POLICE CHIEFS AND SHERIFFS, PROSECUTORS AND LEGISLATORS.

[@_BYR47]

FREE YOUNG SLIME!!! neeed that barter 7 slime season 4

[@falcon9282]

Free that man..this is waste of money on part of state

[@nigelmadzima2169]

58 minutes in and i dont buy it, you can be both talented and evil so the whole narrative of how talented he is, is irrelevant. And the whole Jeffrey is a nice guy to everyone 😅😅😅 aint fooling me

[@connorfuhrman6986]

The point is he is successful in music and buisness and has no reason to commit these crimes

[@cooolman5540]

Free.. YT..

[@sarahandronicus]

The only thing that Young Thug is guilty of is NOT SNITCHING Defence team is kryptonite!

[@ripper2975]

SOME PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT BLACK AMERICANS MUST GO THROUGH...AND WHAT PUSH THEM TO DO CERTAIN THINGS THEY AREN'T SUPPOSE TO DO.

[@achoysaephan9972]

Blame it on society

[@akamogg8747]

What crap. Black pride is based on Americans who despite economic disadvantage mustered their courage and strength to learn, to grow, and to achieve. The 'black pride' this white lawyer tries to sell to the jury is the volunteer victimhood of cowards and bullies who put all their energy into beating the 'system' and 'getting over' on everyone, including the black brothers and sisters of America who don't want 'thug lives' ... they want rich, peaceful and honorable lives without the dope, without the violence, and without the charade of pretending they are something they are not.

[@DkbossRtbackk]

@@achoysaephan9972 yeah, let's blame slavery on society too.

[@carlmorgan8452]

GOD'S laws are non-negotiable. REPENT OR PARISH ❤

[@akamogg8747]

CATHOLIC? @@carlmorgan8452

[@ChefButtah]

These rats lmaoooooo he just as crazy as Ms love

[@flecso83rxon]

As I’m sitting here watching “Brian Steele” defend “Yung Thug” I’m thinking shiiiiiid I coulda been a lawyer🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ the opening statements were so cringy…Dint seem like he actually trying to me🤷🏾‍♂️

[@akamogg8747]

Hell, any door knob can be a lawyer ... they'll all turn on ya'.

[@blackberryngold2456]

Rip Beanie❤️ I went to his funeral❤️my friend🥲

[@sketer2tymez]

The Real Deal

[@user-xd5jy3ox2k]

18:38 how the times have changed, can’t imagine the WuTang Clan taking on this style 😂, he wore dresses, that’s gangster.

[@brandonjohnson4407]

But wearing Timbs and Wally’s while doing karate make you gangsta?!!🤦🏾‍♂️I must ask what’s your definition of gangster?!!because i didn’t know it was a look or style,I thought it was defined from the inside not the out .but I could be wrong 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@user-xd5jy3ox2k]

😂 you are 100% wrong.make no sense. Saying it’s define from the inside not out. You seem to be making a correlation between beauty and being a gangster. This is probably the most immature comment I’ve ever seen. Suge Knight is a gangster inside and out, gangsters exhibit Alpha Male characteristics, and they wouldn’t wear dresses. That’s why Lil Wayne said what he said about him.

[@user-xd5jy3ox2k]

When I say who the master! You say Sho Nuff! That’s gangster!

[@armyboyjay]

I don’t understand what any of this have to do with a RICO case and murders..he sounds nothing like Lil Wayne or Tupac 😂 nothing like Wayne in no shape, form, fashion. 😂

[@michaelmoore2727]

FREE JEFFERY

[@beluwuga]

Bro I’d choose Non-Bar Passer Ross rather than this guy.

[@Vness-yt4nm]

I'm a sixty year old conservative white male from Kentucky This is a miscarriage of Justice in the worst way. Something needs to be done about these over zealous prosecution's

[@connorfuhrman6986]

Glad someone said it, there is very little hard evidence connecting him to actual crimes the use of song lyrics to try to slander his character is crazy. Art should be totally separate and kept out of court unless it's directly related to a specific crime

[@calvinbriggs1840]

Sorry excuses in opening statements please same scenario lawyers doctors teachers ministers

[@Thakiddd17]

Free SLIME 🐍‼️‼️‼️‼️