AEG-Young Thug lawsuit dismissed after settlement
The rapper, real name Jeffrey Williams, is set to return to the live stage after the parties settled their long-running legal battle
News By James Hanley | 5 March 2025
AEG Presents and Young Thug have reportedly reached a settlement in their long-running legal dispute.
The promoter sued Young Thug – real name Jeffrey Williams – over the $16 million sale of his catalogue, alleging the rapper had violated their deal by selling hundreds of copyrights it says were meant to serve as collateral for an unpaid loan.
AEG is said to have loaned Williams’ record label Young Stoner Life (YSL) $5.25m in 2017, giving the company exclusive rights to his concerts. The firm subsequently alleged that Williams and YSL defaulted on the loan, as well as misrepresenting their ability to fulfil the repayment.
According to legal documents, AEG was seeking the return of the $5.25m loan, with interest, plus the proceeds the artist received from the 2021 sale…
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