Young Thug’s Seized Jewelry to Be Returned Following Rapper’s Request

In a significant legal development, a Georgia judge has ruled that jewelry seized from rapper Young Thug during a 2022 raid will be returned. This decision comes after Young Thug, born Jeffery Lamar Williams, filed a motion seeking the return of his possessions.

Background

In May 2022, authorities executed a raid on Young Thug’s residence as part of a broader racketeering investigation. During this operation, various items, including luxury jewelry, were confiscated. Among the seized items were a Rolex Datejust engraved with “King Slime,” a diamond cross pendant, a necklace adorned with green jewels, a diamond tennis necklace, and diamond stud earrings.

Legal Proceedings

Following his October 2024 non-negotiated guilty plea, Young Thug was released under specific conditions, including a 10-year ban from metro Atlanta, with allowances for certain travel. Subsequently, he initiated legal proceedings to recover assets seized during the 2022 raid.

On February 21, 2025, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Whitaker issued a consent order mandating the return of the specified jewelry to Rafaello & Company Inc., operating as A+A Diamonds Ltd., which had previously provided the items to Young Thug.

Current Status

While the jewelry has been ordered to be returned, Young Thug’s legal team continues efforts to recover other seized assets, including $149,426 in cash and several luxury vehicles. The status of these items remains pending further legal proceedings.

This development marks a positive turn in Young Thug’s ongoing legal challenges, providing a measure of restitution amid broader legal battles.