Young Thug has been praised by his lawyer, Brian Steel, who called the rapper a “hero”.

Steel represented Thugger during his lengthy and controversial RICO trial with the two appearing to form a close bond.

Speaking in a brief social media clip, Steel, who later went on to counsel Diddy, said: “Since your trial, Jeffery, there are more acquittals than there were before your trial. It’s because it’s related back to the fact that you showed that the criminal justice system is corrupt and prosecutors, at times, hide evidence. You did that. You are a hero. Thank you for teaching everybody the truth.”

Earlier this year, Thug reflected on his decision to take a plea deal in his trial which saw him released from jail but facing a lengthy period of probation.

In an interview with GQ, the rap s

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