The exchange between Steel and Judge Glanville makes clear that Judge Glanville was involved in the controversy.

As things stand, its expected the trial will continue to stretch into 2025.

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, and his lawyer, Brian Steel, watch Judge Ural Glanville speak during the hearing of key witness Kenneth Copeland at the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on June 10, 2024. The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug and others on Monday, July 1, 2024 put the long-running trial on hold until another judge rules on requests by several defendants that he step aside from the case. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, file)

Young Thug and lawyer Brian Steel at a hearing in June 2024.Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP Photo