Atlanta rapper Young Thug arrested on drug, driving charges

Atlanta rapper Young Thug was jailed on Wednesday in Atlanta for driving erratically in his car with drugs.

According to the Fulton County Sheriff’s office, the hip-hop star whose real name is Jeffery L. Williams, was booked into the Fulton County jail Wednesday on charges of possession of a controlled substance, driving in a circular or zig-zag course, or “laying drags,” reckless conduct and reckless driving.

Williams is being held on a $2,450 bond, according to jail records.

The rapper is known for his songs “Stoner” and “Danny Glover.”

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