In the high-stakes trial of rapper Young Thug , one name has repeatedly surfaced as a central figure in the courtroom drama: Kenneth Copeland, better known as YSL Woody. Copeland has become the focal point of a case that has captivated the state of Georgia and hip-hop at large. His testimony has been both erratic and unpredictable, creating further complications in an already convoluted trial.
As a former associate of Young Thug, Woody's cooperation —or lack thereof—could prove pivotal in the prosecution's attempt to link the rapper to criminal activities. Read More: Lil Woody's Neighbor Appears To Leak His Location Amid YSL RICO Trial Testimony YSL Woody, born Kenneth Copeland, has a checkered history that extends far beyond his involvement with Young Thug. His criminal record includes a 2018 conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, stemming from an incident where he left an assault rifle on the bleachers of a recreational center in Atlanta.
Despite the presence of children and other community members, Woody reportedly seemed unfazed, leaving the weapon unattended while he played basketball. This reckless behavior led to his arrest and subsequent federal prison sentence. In 2021, Woody found himself in legal trouble again when a traffic stop revealed he was carrying a weapon, a serious offense for a convicted felon.
Facing a potential decade-long sentence, Woody chose a different path: he became an informant. During a three-hour interrogation, he provided.