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Fresh Out! Video Shows YFN Lucci Embracing His Loved Ones After Georgia Prison Release (UPDATE)

YFN Lucci is kicking off the weekend as a free man! The Georgia Department of Corrections has confirmed that Lucci was freed on Friday (January 31). A new, heartwarming video shows the moment he pulled up on his loved ones!

What Else To Know About YFN Lucci’s Release

This development comes one year after his sentencing, in which he pled guilty to one count of violating the Street Gang and Terrorism Prevention Act.

According toWSB-TV, his plea deal included 20 years, 10 in prison, and time served. YFN Lucci’s early release is due in part to Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis sending a letter to the Board of Pardons and Paroles on his behalf. She advocated for his early release while his lawyer offered up supporting documents and a memorandum to the parole board.

New footage obtained by The Shade Room shows the moment Lucci embraced his children for the first time after pulling up in a black truck. Loved ones cheered his name and made sounds of joy while he greeted folks with hugs.

Watch the interactions below!

What His Ex-GF Reginae Carter Previously Said About His Release

One person who might not be going above and beyond with welcome home energy for YFN Lucci is the rapper’s ex-girlfriend. Reginae Carter said last week that she was happy for this pending release, and for his family and children. However, she clarified that “spinning the block and being back together” is not on her agenda!

Meanwhile, The Shade Room’s comment section is poppin’ off with reactions to YFN Lucci being fresh out!

“Thug and Lucci both home. Atlanta up 1000,” @iamspencerneal wrote.

“Let me drive you to the studio now,” @yxna.t said. “Now I need some music dropped by midnight,” @youluvjhanee added. Meanwhile, @msswickedd gave him lil’ more time, writing, “Its Friday, we need an album by Monday night, no later than 11 pm.”

Speaking of his ex-GF, @reneedeondra joked, “And Dont Be Looking For Reginae.” As mentioned, Carter already denied rekindling a relationship with YFN Lucci. Still, @itsmimize suggested that “Reginae might go back with him. Lets see how it plays out.”

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Cassandra Santiago

Cassandra Santiago is a multimedia journalist, editor, and editorial strategist with over a decade of experience shaping conversations across arts, entertainment, culture, and global news. A graduate of the University of Iowa, she has built a cross-platform career spanning newspapers, magazines, radio, and digital media. She joined The Shade Room five years ago and currently serves as a Senior Editor, where she leads editorial direction, oversees exclusive coverage, and trains and edits a team of writers. Cassandra has played a key role in developing high-impact content and editorial strategies for an audience of more than 30 million, contributing to platform growth, engagement, and monetization across multiple channels. In addition to her leadership role, she remains a daily contributor, with her articles generating more than 41 million views since 2023. Beyond The Shade Room, Cassandra offers freelance social media strategy services, speaks on the influence and impact of Black media at public panels, and owns Did It For You, an event design company in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. She is Poynter Institute–certified and was named to the DMV’s 35 Under 35 list in 2024.

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