Gucci Mane
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Radric Davis (born February 2, 1980), better known by his stage name Gucci Mane is an American rapper.
Signed to Atlantic Records, taking his stage name from his hustler father's nickname, "Gucci Man".[1]
His second album, Hard 2 Kill, was released in 2006, followed by Trap-A-Thon and Back to the Trap House in 2007, all of which sold well as independently released albums.[2]
Homicide Charges
. Gucci Mane was armed and fired several shots before the assault ended, later describing the shootings as self-defense.[3] [1] Three days later during filming of BET's Rap City, Gucci Mane was informed that there was a warrant out for his arrest.
The warrant was related to the body of Macon, Georgia rapper Henry Lee Clark III (Pookie Loc) found that day near a public school in Decatur, Georgia. Loc was performing under Young Jeezy's label, Corporate Thugz Entertainment.
Gucci Mane turned himself in to police on May 20, 2005.[4][5]
The charges were dropped on December 30, 2005, with police stating they did not have enough evidence to try him for the murder.[6]
On September 12, 2008, a judge ordered Davis to serve one year in jail for a probation violation. Gucci Mane denied the offer.[7] The judge said after Davis serves time that he still has 2.5 years of probation and 600 hours of community service.[8]
Gucci Mane Has Been Certified The Top Rapper Of Mixtapes By Datpiff Of 2008-2009.
Release
On March 14, 2009 Gucci Mane was released, and only a few hours later, Gucci rocked a crowd of people who came to his welcome home concert with some of his classics like, "Trap House" and "I'm A Dog".[citation needed] Later a video surfaced the internet of Gucci already recording his brand new mixtape, Writin On Da Wall, teaming up once again with Dj Holiday. R&B singer, Mya, and rapper Titi-Boi (of Playaz Circle) are only a few who make appearances in the video. He already has a new track out titled "Fresh Out Tha Joint" as of March 16, 2009.nut sack
Discography
Studio albums
- 2005: Trap House
- 2006: Hard to Kill
- 2007: Trap-A-Thon
- 2007: Back to the Trap House
- 2009: Gucci world of fame
- 2009: Gucci And Soulja
Compilation albums
- 2005: Mr. Perfect Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Ace)
- 2008: Hood Classics
- 2009: Writin On Da Wall (Dj Holiday)
- 2009: So Icey Boys: Ice & Money Vol.1
Singles
- 2005: "Icy" (feat. Young Jeezy and Boo)
- 2007: "Freaky Gurl"
- 2009: "Photoshoot" Produced by Drummy Boy
- 2009: "Jockin Jay-z
References
- ^ a b Breaking Artist - Gucci Mane. Rolling Stone: December 12, 2007
- ^ Gucci Mane Billboard Charts - Albums
- ^ Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by Shaheem Reid (May 23 2005). "Atlanta Rapper Gucci Mane Faces Murder Charge". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Carl Chery (2005-05-19). "Breaking News: Atlanta's Gucci Mane Turns Self In Over "Icy" Corpse". SOHH.com. Retrieved 2007-07-04.
- ^ Gil Kaufman (2005-05-23). "Atlanta Rapper Gucci Mane Faces Murder Charge". MTV News. Retrieved 2007-07-04.
- ^ Anonymous (2005-12-31). "Murder charges against Gucci Mane dropped". WordOfSouth.com. Retrieved 2007-07-04.
- ^ Gucci Mane Sentenced To One Year In the Circus For Probation Violation BallerStatus.com
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlkWBnnOyyY Gucci Lock Up
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