Deamonte Kendrick, known in the music world as Yak Gotti, was stabbed while in custody on Sunday, December 1, according to his attorney, Doug Weinstein.
Kendrick, one of two defendants standing trial along with rapper Young Thug, is awaiting a jury’s decision on charges related to gang activity, murder, drugs and weapons. Regardless, Weinstein stated that Kendrick is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, December 2.
“Even though he seems tired, I hope he makes a full recovery,” Weinstein said in a social media post.
I spoke to Deamonte last night, and although he seemed tired, I hope he makes a full recovery. I hope to see him in court today and then know more.
Please pray for Deamonte, along with all those held in our Fulton County Jail. https://t.co/JKKLSSedTo
– Doug Weinstein 🇺🇸🇹🇼⚖️🎲 (@doug_weinstein) December 2, 2024
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Kendrick was involved in an altercation at the south annex of the jail. According to Natalie Ammons, a spokeswoman for the office, Kendrick suffered “minor sharp force injuries” during the fight with another inmate.
“The incident occurred at the South Annex in Union City, where both men were staying,” the statement continued. Kendrick will appear in court today.” “This is an active investigation to determine the aggressor in this incident and whether charges will be filed.”
“He was in jail preparing to be transported to the hospital for some stitches,” Weinstein said in a TikTok video. “I don’t know his full medical condition. I don’t know the outcome of what happened at the hospital. It’s very, very difficult to get information from the hospital about these things.”
Kendrick and his co-defendant, Shannon Stillwell, were part of a larger 28-person indictment involving Young Thug in May 2022. The charges include violations of the Covered Entities Act and Racketeer Corruption (RICO) of Georgia. Jury selection for the trial began nearly two years ago, with opening statements given a year ago.
Prosecutors allege that YSL, or Young Slime Life, operated as a street gang involved in various crimes. However, the defense argued that YSL was simply the name of a record label, Young Stoner Life.
While four defendants, including Young Thug, accepted a plea deal in October, Kendrick and Stillwell declined to plead guilty. Jury deliberations began last week and are expected to continue on December 2.
— Originally published on Enstarz
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