Was Young Thug’s probation revoked? Rapper’s viral tweet explored

Young Thug's probation was not revoked. After Thug retweeted a blogger's post that showed criminal prosecutor Marissa Viverito giving testimony, the prosecution filed a motion this week asking the rapper's probation to be revoked, as per The Los Angeles Times, alleging in that motion that the rapper,

"has engaged in conduct that directly threatens the safety of witnesses and prosecutors, compromises ongoing legal proceedings, and warrants immediate revocation of probation... (and) is part of a calculated campaign of intimidation, harassment and misinformation to undermine the legal process."

The motion continued:

"[Young Thug’s] probation should be immediately revoked to prevent further harm, ensure compliance with the law, and send a clear message that witness intimidation and threats against public officials will not be tolerated."

However, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker refused the motion to revoke the probation of the rapper, stating in their order:

"...Having reviewed the terms and conditions of [Williams’] probation imposed by this Court, the Court declines to revoke [Williams’] probation based on the violation asserted."

The rapper's retweet, as well as the original post, both of which have now been deleted, went viral, allegedly causing nefarious tweets and threatening messages to surface against the aforementioned investigator, as per the motion filed by the prosecution.

While the judge dismissed the motion to revoke the rapper's probation, they did suggest that the rapper exercise restraint in what they say in public in the future:

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Young Thug was convicted under the RICO Act

Young Thug was convicted under The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, a US federal law that aims to curb organized crime and prosecute those involved in organized crime. The rapper also faced charges related to guns and narcotics. In total, the rapper faces six guilty verdicts, with one drug charge, three gang charges, and two drug charges.

Alongside the charges, Young Thug was also banned from Atlanta except for funerals, marriages, and the four anti-gun and gang presentations he is required to do annually as part of his sentence.

The charges were part of the YSL's larger trials, which also involved Gunna and 26 other people in a 65-page count of charges led by District Attorney Fani Williams. The rapper was released on probation after he pleaded guilty to charges, stating in his address to the judge and court:

"I take full responsibility for my crimes, for my charges. To really everybody that has got something to do with this situation, I want to say sorry. And I understand that you can't be that way when you reach a certain height because it could end bad... and it could fall on you. I know what I bring to the table and I know what I am. I know the heights I’ve reached and I know the impact I’ve got on people in the community."

Young Thug was indicted in a number of ways, with the state of Georgia arguing that Young Stoner Life, Thug's label, was actually a front for the Young Slime Life gang, which in turn was associated with the national level gang Bloods.

Alongside this, songs such as "Eww" were also used as part of the prosecution's case, with the argument being that the song was an open confession of gang activities. Other evidence brought forward by the prosecution was a conversation between Thug and Kyle Oree, who is the alleged leader of the S*x Money Murder Gang.