Atlanta rapper Young Thug has returned to the stage for the first time since he was released from custody late last year. He was indicted on gang and racketeering charges in one of the most high- profile RICO cases in recent history.

On Sunday, Young Thug launched into his highly anticipated headlining set at the Summer Smash in Bridgeview, Illinois, marking his first public concert since March 2022.

Rappers Travis Scott, Ken Carson and T.I. joined him onstage at the festival.

On May 9, 2022, the rapper was indicted and arrested. In October 2024, he pleaded guilty to gang, drug and gun charges and was released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence.

Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, is known for his eccentric style, mumble rap and squeaky, high-pitched vocals. He shot to popularity with breakout hits including “Stoner” and “Best Friend.” He also co-wrote the hit “This is America” with Childish Gambino, making history when it became the first hip-hop track to win the Grammy for song of the year in 2019.

Sunday’s Summer Smash performance was just the beginning of Young Thug’s return to the stage: He’s on the bill for the Belgian festival Les Ardentes and Switzerland’s Openair Frauenfeld, both scheduled for next month. He’s also scheduled for ComplexCon in Las Vegas in October.

Actor Hamilton dies: Actor Lynn Hamilton, who performed on “Sanford and Son” and “The Waltons,” has died. She was 95. Hamilton died Thursday at her Chicago home, her former manager and publicist posted on social media.

Hamilton had some small TV roles before being cast as the cantankerous landlady in “Sanford and Son” in 1972. She spent the rest of the show in the role of Donna Harris, a nurse who found herself caring for Fred Sanford.

Hamilton also played Verdie Grant Foster on “The Waltons,” appearing in 16 episodes through 1981 and then in Waltons TV movies in 1993 and 1997. Her more recent roles included “The Practice” and “Golden Girls.”

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ slays box office: Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple “How to Train Your Dragon” from the No. 1 slot at North American box offices.

The Universal Pictures live-action remake remained the top film, bringing in $37 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, despite the sizeable new releases of “Elio” and “28 Years Later,” according to studio estimates Sunday. “How To Train Your Dragon” has rapidly amassed $358.2 million worldwide.

“28 Years Later” opened with $30 million, giving director Danny Boyle the biggest opening weekend of his career. “Elio” notched $21 million, the lowest opening ever for Pixar.

June 24 birthdays: Actor Michele Lee is 83. Drummer Mick Fleetwood is 78. Actor Peter Weller is 78. Actor Nancy Allen is 75. Actor Joe Penny is 69. Bassist Curt Smith is 64. Singer Glenn Medeiros is 55. Actor Mindy Kaling is 46. Actor Minka Kelly is 45. Singer Solange Knowles is 39. Actor Beanie Feldstein is 32.