Young Thug’s Challenge to Michael Phelps from Jail Backfires at Him in Court
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One such curious fan was American rapper Young Thug. Asking a straight-up question on Twitter, Thug tagged Phelps. But what was just a mere curiosity back-fired as a severe legal mess!
Thug’s tweet to Phelps brings him more trouble
Jeffery Lamar Williams, more popularly known by his stage name Young Thug, right now, is in serious legal trouble. Now, making things worse, the rapper’s recent tweet, where he asked Phelps whether or not he can swim “100 miles from the middle of the ocean back to shore,” has got the prosecutors talking.
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I'm talking with my roommate and we're wondering if you could swim 100 miles from the middle of the ocean back to shore – @MichaelPhelps 🏊♂️
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) August 31, 2022
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The tweet from Thug’s account was brought up in the Georgia court in connection with his case, which is yet to go on trial. The tweet was brought up because the prosecutors were worried about his reach and his ability to communicate with the outside world which might cause potential problems for the ongoing case.
Dismissing the prosecutor’s stand, the Thug’s defense called the tweet “innocent.” Going by their words, the defense informed that the tweet was dictated by Thug to his friend, who now controls his social accounts. However, amidst all the legal technicalities, Phelps’ response to Thug’s query does not go unnoticed by fans.
Michael Phelps gives his affirmation
When Thug raised the question, Twitter stood divided. While some may say Phelps could do it, others had a contradicting view. The exchange and the opinions went back and forth not until the swimming maestro himself stepped in!
Responding to Thug’s tweet with an affirmation, Phelps’ tweet was quick and short. Putting all the doubts to rest, the swimming GOAT answered that he could “make it.”
Yeah. I think I could make it 🏊♂️ https://t.co/Iap6tXKH44
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) August 31, 2022
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Things got even more interesting when ultramarathon swimmer Sarah responded to Phelps. In a fun banter, she dismissed Phelps’ claim. Taking to Twitter, she said, “I don’t think you got it.”
No disrespect @MichaelPhelps , but from one GOAT to another, I don't think you got it. 😂 https://t.co/MKoXmZR3ZD pic.twitter.com/bEkZSja9Nj
— Sarah Thomas (@Sarahswims04) September 1, 2022
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Holding the record for the longest continuous swim, Sarah Thomas is now one of the most celebrated ultramarathon swimmers.
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Rupak Kumar Jha