Kenneth “Lil Woody” Copeland emerged as one of the most unpredictable and talked-about witnesses in the high‑profile Young Thug YSL RICO trial. His testimony became a whirlwind of laughter, courtroom drama, confessions, and emotional weight. Here are the10 most memorable Lil Woody moments that left viewers and courtroom attendees stunned:

Lil Woody Fires His Lawyer Mid-Testimony

On Day 89 of the trial (June 11, 2024), Lil Woody shocked everyone by firing his own attorney, Kayla Bumpus, right from the witness stand. When asked by Judge Ural Glanville whether his lawyer should step down, he bluntly replied, “She fired.” The abrupt act left the courtroom reeling and raised serious procedural questions.

I Don’t Recall” Becomes His Courtroom Anthem

Frequent non-responses like “I don’t recall,” “I don’t remember,” and “I don’t know” became hallmark phrases of his testimony. They were so characteristic that Lil Woody released a song titled >“I Don’t Recall,” complete with merch, referencing his courtroom demeanor.

Admits Fabricating Accusations to “Protect Himself”

In a pivotal moment, Lil Woody admitted that he lied to police, falsely implicating Young Thug in crimes in order to shift attention away from himself. “The police kept locking me up… so what I did was… ‘Thug did this, Thug did that,’” he testified, underscoring the self-serving nature of his statements.

Young Thug Laughs After Rich Homie Quan Question

During a tense exchange, Lil Woody deflected a prosecutor’s question by addressing Young Thug directly: “Thug, did you have an issue with Rich Homie?” Before the prosecutor could move on, Woody quipped, “I’m answering you. I just told you several times.” The absurdity provoked uproarious laughter from Young Thug, fleetingly lightening the heavy courtroom atmosphere.

Sniffs and Tells Prosecutor to “Get Back”

In yet another bizarre moment, Lil Woody sniffed the air as a prosecutor placed documents before him and proceeded to cough. He then told her, “get back,” and declined an offered water. The odd interaction went viral, prompting comments that perhaps he simply did not want to cough on her—or maybe it was courtroom theatrics.

Smirking Admission of Being Involved in a Shooting

Lil Woody admitted to a 2014 shooting into a barbershop owned by Rich Homie Quan’s father—an admission made with a noticeable smirk. He explained that his previous lies were attempts to shield himself from legal fallout.

Expresses Deep Regret for Lying

Months later, Lil Woody publicly expressed remorse, acknowledging the damage his lies caused to Young Thug and his family. “I’ll never forgive myself… I wish I had the mindset… I took him through a process I never should have,” he shared, offering a rare glimpse of the human consequences behind his courtroom statements.

At times, Lil Woody appeared downright frustrated—rolling his eyes, exclaiming that prosecutors had asked him the same questions “30,000 times,” and even requesting a break, citing high blood pressure. Such behavior cemented his reputation as a “hostile witness.”

Lengthy Testimony Stretching Through Weeks of Proceedings

His testimony wasn’t short-lived. It dragged on for weeks, requiring additional court proceedings and prompting the court to set forward-looking dates. Ultimately, his testimony extended through August 2024.