Atlanta-based rapperYoung Thugis facing six new felony charges over allegations that he participated in a criminal street gang.

The news emerged after an indictment was filed in Fulton County Superior Court last week.

Rapper Gunna was also named in the initial indictment.

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Williams' attorney, Brian Steel, maintained his client is innocent in a statement.

“Mr. Williams has committed absolutely no crimes,” Steel toldThe Atlanta Journal-Constitutionon Wednesday.

“We cannot wait for a trial date.”

for the hit “Franchise.”

A tentative trial date has been set for Jan. 9, 2023.