Young Thug and Birdman Dismissed From Lawsuit Over 2015 Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting
The shooting was cited as part of the sweeping YSL gang prosecution in Atlanta, in which Thug ultimately walked free.
Young Thug and Birdman have been released from a lawsuit filed in 2016 by Lil Wayne's former tour bus driver, Alvin Lewis. The courtroom decisions, revealed on Tuesday (Nov. 10), declare the rappers not liable for the 2015 shooting incident on Wayne's tour bus in Atlanta.
However, Lewis retains the right to pursue civil claims for emotional damages against two other individuals related to the shooting, Alvin Lewis and Arnold Martinez, also known as YSL Duke. The lawsuit, initiated by Lewis, accused Winfrey, who worked under both Thug and Birdman at the time, of orchestrating the shooting to settle a score with Wayne for suing his label in 2015.
Judge Eric A. Brewton dismissed all charges against Thug, YSL, Birdman, and Cash Money Records, citing a lack of evidence supporting an employment relationship between Winfrey and either of the two rap moguls. He also dismissed the claims based on the speculation and conjecture regarding Birdman's alleged involvement.
Lewis' attorney, Jeff Gewirtz, has announced plans to appeal the ruling, while reps for Thug and Birdman have declined to comment.
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