Chris Samuel
Young Thug’s brother, UNFOONK, has received a 9-year sentence after violating his probation terms. The ruling comes from his arrest on gun charges, which occurred in May 2023, leading to allegations of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and engaging in illegal activities associated with a criminal street gang.
The legal woes of UNFOONK, the brother of Young Thug, have taken a significant turn as he faces a 9-year prison sentence for a probation violation. Investigators revealed that Grier violated the terms of his probation following his arrest on gun charges in May.
The charges included possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, participating in illegal activities associated with a criminal street gang, and minor traffic offenses.
Prior to this incident, Grier had faced legal consequences. In December 2022, he pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and theft. As part of his plea deal, he accepted a 12-year sentence, with two years commuted to serve and ten years of probation. However, his recent probation violation resulted in a significant extension of his prison sentence.
The legal entanglements extend beyond UNFOONK, as his brother, Young Thug, is embroiled in his legal battle. Young Thug is facing trial for his RICO case, which adds to the complexities and challenges faced by the family. Additionally, fellow Atlanta rapper Gunna was released in December 2022 after accepting a plea deal in connection with the ongoing legal investigations.
Updated by Catherine Dallum on June 6th, 2023
Young Thug’s Brother Arrested on Gun Charges After Taking Plea Deal in YSL RICO Case
Quantavious Grier, known as Unfoonk and the brother of YSL rapper Young Thug, was arrested on Thursday, May 4, on charges of possessing a firearm by a convicted felon. In December 2022, Grier pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and theft of stolen property. He took a plea deal.
Grier’s arrest occurred in Atlanta, where he was driving a black Mercedes G-Wagon on 221 Cleveland Ave. He was pulled over for dark-tinted windows. Police found a black Glock 19 9mm in the car, registered under his girlfriend’s name, in the door pocket.
According to Atlanta reporter Infamous Sylvia, Grier was in the process of switching cars with his girlfriend at a gas station when police noticed the vehicle’s tinted windows.
The repercussions of Grier’s arrest on his previous plea deal are unclear. However, this incident adds to the ongoing timeline of the Young Slime Life (YSL) RICO case, with jury selection currently underway in the trial of Young Thug and his YSL affiliates.
In December 2022, Grier took a plea deal with special conditions, including 750 community service hours, which he will now have to serve if his previous plea deal is revoked.
The conditions of his plea deal also forbade him from possessing or being in the presence of any guns, committing any crimes, or being in contact with his brother, Young Thug.
YSL Rappers In Legal Trouble
The YSL crew has been in legal trouble, even behind bars.
YSL rapper Lil Rod was recently strip-searched in jail for marijuana and pills, adding to the chaos that erupted during the Young Thug trial. These events underscore the YSL crew’s ongoing legal issues.
To gain further context about the YSL RICO case, it’s worth noting that Young Thug filed his fourth motion in the ongoing trial. The motion’s details remain unclear, but it adds to the legal turmoil surrounding the YSL crew.
Read more on the timeline of the YSL RICO case.
