2 on the Billboard 200 a feat he matched a year later with 2017s. Im from the Delta, I dont know how he found me., Launching The New 1017 hasnt just been a crazy ride for the artists its been thrilling to experience on the label side, too. on Gucci at the apartment of a friend. No other genre loses rock stars, pop singers, and country artists., Gucci Mane stuns fans after dropping 'So Icy Boyz: The Finale' with 80 tracks. Foogiano getting arrested and locked up, that put a damper on everybodys spirit, says Gucci. And I was like, This is different, especially for a gangster like him. As Gucci tells it in his autobiography, his behavior even surprised him. Gucci wasnt feeling Baby Racks commentary and announced that he dropped the up-and-coming rapper from his imprint. shoot 45 minutes beforehand), and spends his spare time outside of work with his son and wife. Im still evolving. New video out now Break Out The Cake link in bio Ft my new artist #Sett. His immobilizing years in prison may be over, but Gucci moves just as thoughtfully as he did on his first day out. She certainly didnt need Gucci so why stick by the self-described paranoid mess through his three-year prison sentence? I definitely dont want to come off as a hypocrite, he says. notes all of these artists have been signed amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Manes recent song Publicity Stunt, which was released earlier this year, didnt make the cut. Every 10.0 ever!. His kids are in quarantine, which he does not play games with, she says, adding with a laugh, Nobody sees those kids unless you get a corona[virus] test or a damn vaccine., As Guccis mother-of-all face tattoos the infamous ice cream cone on his right cheek has slowly faded away, so too has his trapper lifestyle. Foogiano getting arrested and locked up, that put a damper on everybodys spirit, says Gucci. With their next chapter, they all plan to shine together. Post-release, the former mixtape god has entered the mainstream, collaborating with artists such as Selena Gomez, Drake and Bruno Mars. Peewee Longway) Gucci Mane: 15. Lately Gucci Mane: 17. His transformation, dubbed the Gucci Mane Glow-Up on social media, was far from superficial. He had fresh new hundreds so thick, says Shiesty. The rapper and CEO of The New 1017 label hosted a private dinner with about 35 people at the members-only club The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in celebration of So Icy Boyz, the compilation album he rel. Dont ask me why, I just felt like it. Even the celebration of Guccis past success was about more than him, though. Earned It. Since 2005, Gucci has been the steward of his own imprint, which began as La Flare Entertainment, in partnership with Big Cat Records, the label that released his debut album, Trap House, that year. Hes a great dad.. I always want my music to talk about what was going on in my life, says Gucci. He was so skinny, says Kaoir, his pants were falling off of him when he came out.. Gucci, who believes Jeezy orchestrated the attack, later turned himself in for the killing, claiming self-defense. Were super excited about this next new crop of artists. Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano are both currently incarcerated, and were unable to attend last nights dinner. My 1017 family help me welcome home the living legend @BGHollyHood ! he wrote next to a photo of B.G. Takeoff was fatally shot at the beginning of November, aged 28. 3 Rated the Album. He had undergone a deep mental transformation, too the Lemonade rapper embodying the idea of turning lemons into just that. So Icy Boyz: The Finale seems to take tracks from So Icy Gang: The Reup, So Icy Christmas, So Icy Boyz (Deluxe), Ice Daddy, and So Icy Summer. On it, he raps, How the f**k we gon lose Takeoff?/ D**n, he didnt deserve it/ We dont supposed to question God, but d**n, Takeoff was perfect. He also mentions other hip hop artists who have passed. Gucci Mane photographed by Shaniqwa Jarvis on May 7, 2021 at Ray's in New York. The rapper delivered an 80-track album, including both new music and past work including a song he dropped five years ago with Offset. Since his release, the man known to fans as Guwop has gone gangster glam. Ah, Gucci an equally notorious and beloved figure in the rap game, albeit more notorious as of late. The album, which was released on Friday (Dec. 9), features multiple 1017 Records artists, such as Mac Critter, TLE Cinco, KATO2x, Sett, and Li Rye. I appreciate you for throwing out the olive branch, said Gucci. Gucci flashes his 1,000-watt smile each of his perfectly aligned bottom teeth embellished with a single diamond gemstone and recalls the resourceful and necessary feat. Then Covid Trapped Them There. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Post Malone Switches Things Up With New Pop Single Chemical: Stream It Now, Mariah Angeliq Talks Latest Single Ricota, Running Away From Home & Teases Possible U.S. Tour, R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Daniel Caesar, Mahalia, Chase Shakur & More. You need that community., Gucci has been creating connections in the Atlanta rap scene since his teenage years. In the nights most jaw-dropping moment, Gucci boasted about killing Jeezys friend, Pookie Loc, during a 2005 attack on Gucci at the apartment of a friend. by Rashad Grove. We want to make sure you know that not only do we fucking love and appreciate you, but millions of motherfuckers do, too., Gucci Mane appeared to be genuinely surprised by the presentation. And I wanted to be his purpose., Each day of his sentence, Kaoir spoke to Gucci multiple times. And were going to all grow together., And despite the halt in touring due to the pandemic, Gucci says that growth is well underway, thanks to streaming gains and a lack of typical business expenses. Among the list of tracks is Letter to Takeoff, Guccis tribute to the slain Migos member. to 1017 for $1 Million upon his release from prison. Many of these . During his performance, he gave a short but moving speech acknowledging how rappers are losing their lives at an unprecedented rate. Among the songs featured on the album is Letter to Takeoff, a tribute to the late rapper that Gucci dropped several weeks ago. BiC Fizzle. Who signs someone from Arkansas or Waco, Texas? she said, laughing. Gucci Mane: Deep Cuts Storytelling is central to the Trap God's appeal. by . Its something that Ive always loved to do, but now Im actually getting paid from it.. His colleagues and loved ones say hes beyond punctual, often showing up to events, calls and photo shoots early (he arrived at his Billboard shoot 45 minutes beforehand), and spends his spare time outside of work with his son and wife. His transformation, dubbed the Gucci Mane Glow-Up on social media, was far from superficial. . Whoever knew Id be at the top. His immobilizing years in prison may be over, but Gucci moves just as thoughtfully as he did on his first day out. Nearly five years later to the day, Gucci Mane removes his weighty, glimmering diamond jewelry at the end of his Billboard photo shoot and gingerly places each piece into a brown monogrammed Louis Vuitton bag. "His name ICE DAVIS," the celebrity father declared. The 17-track set is flooded with features from the family including Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, Big Scarr, Enchanting, Hotboy Wes, Bigwalk Dog, and Bic Fizzle, and more, including guests Quavo, Lil Baby, and Bankroll Freddie. On a partly cloudy spring morning five years ago, Radric Davis better known as the rap superstar Gucci Mane quietly traded in his navy-blue prison jumpsuit for Ralph Lauren sweats and Nike Air Jordan sneakers. Soon after came Shiesty, Enchanting and Big Scarr. Is the true story of what really happened with all these artists and how I helped them going to come to light? he asks pensively. My outfit cost 10 bands look at my opponent, man, said Gucci, pointing to Jeezy. Im. With his newborn son, Ice credited as executive producer, the proud pop releases 17 tracks including the braggadocios " Shit Crazy ", the trap banger " Poppin ", and the ballerfied hit " Like 34 & 8 ". [Artists] want to tell you what made them look good I dont get the credit.. Oct 19, 2022. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A weekly newsletter and updates on new shows. Post-release, the former mixtape god has entered the mainstream, collaborating with artists such as Selena Gomez, Drake and Bruno Mars. Its funny to think about the fact that this started in a pandemic and all of the accomplishments so far in such a short amount of time, she said. by: Gucci Mane 2022. For maybe the first four weeks, [Gucci] put him to sleep every night on his chest by himself, says Kaoir. When it comes to the decision-making of his signees, Gucci says he uses his own life as a testimony. Shawn Grant is a Chicago native and the Senior Editor of The Source Magazine. All Rights Reserved. He can only be found on Instagram and Twitter at @shawnxgrant. In addition to gracing the cover of the album, Ice is listed as an executive producer. Instead of oversized T-shirts and gold grills, Gucci opts for dapper fashion picks, like Chanel collared zip-ups and coordinated Fendi looks with fashionista wife Kaoir. 9. For his protgs, hes determined to get it right. Harry Styles and Will Ferrell Final Guests on The Late Late Show With James Corden. La Flare is not the only hip hop figure paying homage to the genres fallen stars. The charges were soon dropped due to insufficient evidence. His new album, Ice Daddy, set for release on Fathers Day, pays homage to his infant son and to his father, who was nicknamed Slim Daddy. After shading the city of Houston, Texas, where Migos rapper TakeOff was tragically shot and killed,Baby Racks had his deal rescinded by Gucci. Takeoff was fatally shot at the beginning of November, aged 28. He was terrible at times., When she met Gucci, Kaoir had already begun building an empire of her own as the founder of Kaoir Cosmetics, and says she made her first million by 26. For example, Chris Brown dropped the 45-track effort Heartbreak on a Full Moon in 2017, which another fan referenced in response to the Gucci Mane LP. Among the massive tracklist is a tribute to late Migos rapper Takeoff, who was fatally shot last month. Lanre Gaba, Atlantic Records gm/svp of A&R, notes all of these artists have been signed amid the Covid-19 pandemic. So Icy Christmas is a compilation album by Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane, released on December 17, 2021. I never knew how much attention you got to pay to a baby, he says. Altogether, the 80-track record clocks in at three hours and 51 minutes. A half-decade after leaving prison, Gucci Mane has found peace at home, fostered new talent and cemented his legacy. The album, which was released on Friday (Dec. 9), features multiple 1017 Records artists, such as Mac Critter, TLE Cinco, KATO2x, Sett, and Li Rye. She certainly didnt, Gucci so why stick by the self-described paranoid mess through his three-year prison sentence? Its good, play it out some nice speakers! The worlds defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking whats new and whats next since 1952. By DJ First Class / 10.15.2021 Photo: Cover Art Atlanta rap has been a striking force in the game for quite some time now and that is not going to change any time soon. He had chosen the outfit himself, and his then-girlfriend, Keyshia Kaoir, brought it to the federal penitentiary in rural Indiana where he had been serving a three-year sentence for firearms possession. Never Runnin Out Of Money (feat. 13 on the Hot 100 chart. Leave. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Since his rebrand, Gucci has traded in defeated mugshots for high-fashion campaigns he was the face of Guccis 2020 Cruise collection, solidifying his relationship with the luxury fashion house he was named after. Gucci Mane: Influences I felt like he was broken and just needed someone to show him affection, for him to have a purpose. So Icy Boyz: The Finale arrives less than two months after Gucci Mane shared So Icy Boyz 22. Published on: Dec 10, 2022, 10:16 AM PST. Gucci Mane delivered a surprise 80-track album called So Icy Boyz: The Finale on Friday (December 9). Met Gala Remix. BigWalkDog. Thanks to his twice-a-day workouts and the fact that he had kicked an addiction to lean while in prison the rapper had lost 90 pounds, and washboard abs had replaced the East Atlanta Santas once protruding belly. 4 hours. I had nothing but raggedy 20s. The rest was history. after he violated probation by melting off his court-ordered ankle monitor; hes now set to serve a five-year prison sentence. Official Website of Gucci Mane's record label The New 1017 featuring Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, Enchanting, Big Scarr, BigWalkDog, Hotboy Wes & BiC Fizzle! 2021. My new album #IceDaddy drop tomorrow night presave now Linkinbio pic.twitter.com/bNhZ0RxtJL. One day I said, Listen. A native of Alabama, Gucci celebrated the signing of TLE Cincoby giving him an iced-out diamond chain in front of his grandfathers home. 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