Jeffrey Williams, aka Young Thug, appeared before a Fulton County judge Thursday afternoon.

The rapper is one of more than two dozen people arrested in a sweeping gang indictment.

It is Williams’ first public appearance since his initial arrest in May and the day after fellow Atlanta rapper Gunna accepted a plea and was released from jail.

Williams flashed a smile and waived to his family and friends as he entered the courtroom Thursday.

His lawyer Brian Steele is hoping to not only get a bond for his client, but he’s also hoping to argue several motions dealing with evidence and statements made ahead of January’s trial.

Williams is accused of being one of the founders of Young Slime Life, a criminal street gang that prosecutors say is behind murders, aggravated assaults with a deadly weapon and armed robberies.

His defense says YSL is not a gang but a record label.

Thursday’s hearing comes one day after rapper Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Kitchens, was released from jail after pleading guilty to the RICO Act violation charge against him.

In a statement, Gunna said despite taking the plea he would not be cooperating with the prosecution.

He also made it clear that he had not made any statements, had not been interviewed and had not cooperated with prosecutors and has no intention of being involved in the trial.

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