Kenneth Copeland, known professionally as YSL Woody, who was recently a witness in the RICO trial of Young Thug and other defendants that were part of the YSL movement, offered an alarming revelation—that he had shot up an Atlanta Bankhead Barbershop belonging to Rich Homie Quan’s father. With these pleas, the music world is left in shock, with many wondering what they may mean for everyone concerned.
Young Thug affiliate YSL Woody reveals he shot up Rich Homie Quan’s Dad’s barbershop on Bankhead in Atlanta 💈pic.twitter.com/nkQDlbu8tE
— Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) August 12, 2024
The Bankhead Barbershop shooting isn’t just a headline—it’s part of the legal saga circling Young Thug. Woody’s admission puts him directly at the scene of the violence, which could impact his legal standing and the reputations of those around him. That local hub, which is the barbershop, now turned into the center of a case to prove YSL as a criminal street gang responsible for various offenses.
In a testimony, Woody described what happened before the shooting—a tale of tangled relationships and rivalries. His statements have been noted not just for their substance but also for what’s personal. As he spoke, it was clear this was more than just a legal matter; it reflected tensions brewing in the Atlanta rap scene.
Dramatic developments have occurred in the YSL trial, not least in Woody’s testimony. Prosecutors are fighting to paint a picture that FRavl connects YSL to being a gang, and this could read as Woody trying to distance himself from the collective’s alleged criminal actions. However, it also implicates others—that is, Young Thug—into the narrative that keeps getting ever so complex.
In previously released footage from October 2021, Woody unveiled an alleged murder plot by Young Thug. Woody said Young Thug was careless in the name of revenge, giving a dark turn to the entire legal case at hand. The revelation has brought fear into the possibility of escalating violence within the music industry and the stunt people are willing to pull off to protect their reputations and relations.
The case has also brought to the forefront the past conflict between Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. Once collaborators on hits like “Lifestyle,” their friendship began to sour when ego and outside pressures were involved. Their falling out was marked by public disputes, a number of which included heated exchanges across social media. Quan intimated that underlying issues and legal troubles had strained their partnership, but neither artist issued an official apology.
Their public exchanges have been tense, accompanied by social media jabs that fueled the problem. Young Thug misinterpreted an incident at one of his concerts where a fan allegedly touched Quan as Quinton took shots at him; he ignited a Twitter feud that further strained their relationship.
Woody’s admission and the ongoing trial shed light on the dark side of the music world, with literal violence and the law clashing against creative pursuits. It will be interesting to see how these developments will be reflected in marquee reputations and careers going forward. True, Young Thug’s lyrics and persona were always quite boundary-pushing, but this case gives them more depth within his public image.
