YSL trial takes unexpected turn with attorney bringing up LeBron James’ ‘slime’ video
LeBron James’ “slime” handshake brought up in YSL trial
LeBron James has been named in the YSL trial, where rapper Young Thug and several other men have been accused of several criminal acts. One of the ongoing themes of the case revolves around the rapper using his Young Slime Life record label as a front for gang activities.
After YSL member Trontavious “Tick” Stephens accepted a plea deal in 2022, he has appeared in court, where he has testified about the case. The clips have continued to go viral; however, in the second half of the week, an interesting turn occurred.
“What do you remember LeBron James doing with each individual teammate that you described?” the attorney asked. “And tell the jury, did one of them include wiping nose, saying slime?”
Check out the video of the exchange.
They brought up LeBron James at the YSL trial pic.twitter.com/82dSrzmHQu
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) January 11, 2024
LeBron James’ handshakes with his teammates, and the handshake referenced in the YSL trial
LeBron James has generated plenty of attention over the years for his pregame rituals with teammates. For many years, James has had a tradition of making up a unique handshake with every teammate.
Year after year, season after season, videos continue to emerge of James dapping up his teammates in unique fashion. In December, shortly before the start of the new year, James was filmed in the tunnel shaking all of his teammates’ hands.
He started with a team employee standing by the door before moving on to big man Jaxon Hayes and then Max Christie. At the end of his handshake with Christie, the pair both raised a finger under their noses and said “Slime.”
That handshake he has with Max Christie got me crying “Sliiimmeeeee” 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/G0Q4rH8HVl
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) December 29, 2023
At the time, the video went viral, with fans joking about the tradition and others cracking jokes about particular handshakes. Although the moment seemed to be good-natured fun, the “slime” phrase has now become a talking point in court.
Attorneys may be attempting to use the video of James, along with the trendy use of the “slime” nickname to prove it has no gang affiliation. The trial is currently on day 18, with the jury yet to reach a verdict.
The NBA community has kept an eye on the case given how popular Young Thug’s music has been. In addition to players like LeBron and Ja Morant using the “slime” phrase, the artist’s music is frequently used in arenas during warmups.
News
Sven Goran Eriksson’s nine-word response when asked about David Beckham speaks volumes
David Beckham captained England during Sven Goran Eriksson’s time in charge and the pair have kept in touch ever since the Swede was sacked by the FA…
Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori almost suffers yet another wardrobe malfunction exposing her derriere in bandage dress as they step out in LA
Bianca Censori stepped out with her husband Kanye West in her latest skin-baring outfit on Friday. The Australian architect, 29, wore a skin-tight, sleeveless bandage dress that didn’t quite cover…
Kim Kardashian goes makeup-free for son Saint’s basketball game in LA – after sharing sizzling bikini snaps
The typically glamorous star ditched her heavy makeup and fresh blowout and, instead, sported her natural complexion and a ponytail. Kim had on baggy black sweatpants and…
Kim Kardashian ‘pities’ Bianca Censori and her ‘toxic’ marriage to Kanye West
Kim Kardashian feels bad for Bianca Censori as Kanye is ‘forcing’ her to ware racy outfits.© Getty Kim Kardashian is reportedly empathizing with Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, viewing Kanye as a…
David Beckham returned to Inter Miami waiting for the day Messi reappears
Inter Miami president David Beckham posted a photo of himself and his son Romeo at the training ground on August 7, showing that he has returned to…
Messi, Beckham and beating bankruptcy: Don Garber’s 25 years as MLS commish
Messi, Beckham and beating bankruptcy: Don Garber’s 25 years as MLS commish Don Garber has endless ways to tell the story of Major League Soccer’s last 25 years,…
End of content
No more pages to load