Gunna: Last News

Gunna surprised fans at his first show in Nigeria by inviting Tyla on stage to perform their single ‘Jump’. Check it out below.The Atlanta rapper was headlining Lagos Flytime Fest, a four-day festival that celebrates music from the African Diaspora.

Young Thug has shared a snippet of an unreleased song featuring lyrics calling out a “rat,” which many believe is directed at Gunna.Last week (January 2), the Atlanta rapper uploaded two teasers on his Instagram – the first was a preview of his verse on ‘Dum, Dumb and Dumber’ from Lil Baby’s latest album, ‘Wham’.The second snippet sees Thug rhyme over a synth-trap instrumental: “Never associate with a rat / Go and get some money, get a pack” – which many believed to be a indirect shot at fellow Atlanta rapper, Gunna.A post shared by Complex Music (@complexmusic)Both Thug and Gunna were arrested as part of the sweeping YSL R.I.C.O case back in 2021. The latter was released in 2022 after entering an Alford plea, causing the public to speculate whether he cooperated with the authorities – which can be seen as “snitching” or “ratting”.Frequent collaborator and fellow Thug’s mentee Lil Baby also appeared to call Gunna a “rat” while telling a DJ to turn off their 2018 collaboration, ‘Drip Too Hard’ during a 2023 performance.The rapper tried to silence the “rat” allegations on ‘Bread & Butter’ – his first single after being released from jail – rapping: “Never gave no statement or agreed to take no stand on ‘em.”Thug – real name Jeffery Williams Jr.

Young Thug and was awaiting a jury verdict, has reportedly been stabbed in jail.The incident took place over the weekend, and attorney Doug Weinstein confirmed that his client Deamonte Kendrick, who raps under the name Yak Gotti, was injured on Sunday (December 1).It comes as he, along with YSL compatriots Young Thug and Gunna, were dragged into legal proceedings in 2022, when the YSL braintrust was indicted on RICO charges.Both Gunna and Young Thug have gone on to accept plea deals and go free, but Gotti remains on trial and in the custody of Fulton County (as per Stereogum).According to Channel 2 Action News, he was stabbed in jail and suffered minor injuries.“Deamonte Kendrick, also known as rapper Yak Gotti, and another jail resident were in a physical altercation on Sunday December 1. Kendrick received treatment for minor injuries from a sharp object at the Fulton County Jail,” read a statement from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office on Monday (December 2).“The incident occurred at the South Annex in Union City where both men were being housed.

Flo Milli walked off stage during her opening show on tour with Gunna this weekend after items were allegedly thrown at her on stage.The US rapper is currently performing as support on Gunna’s ‘The Bittersweet Tour’ across North America this May and June.This Saturday (May 4) marked the first stop of the tour at The Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.However, fan-shot footage from the show revealed that Flo Milli walked off stage during ‘Beef FloMix’ after complaining about things being thrown at her during the performance.“Bitch, when I fuckin’ catch you ho, I swear to fuckin’ God…,” she said as she exited the stage.On her first night on tour with Gunna, Flo Milli cuts her set short after having things thrown at her pic.twitter.com/51euTP6svk— Female Rap Room (@FemaleRapRoom) May 5, 2024Gunna has since posted on X/Twitter in support of his support act, writing: “No disrespect in any form @_FloMilli will be tolerated on tour .

In the early 2010s, Jeffrey Lamar Williams — the Atlanta rapper known as Young Thug — began building an empire. He founded the YSL collective out of his home in the Jonesboro South projects, enlisting friends, family members, and acquaintances.

Hours before ex-President Donald Trump surrendered to arrest in Georgia, his legal team added a new attorney: Steve Sadow, who previously represented Gunna in Fulton County DA Fani Willis' RICO prosecution of Young Thug's Young Slime Life collective. Willis is also responsible for last week's 13-count indictment of Trump on election crimes, for which he was ordered to surrender to arrest and arraignment no later than tomorrow, August 25. Trump's representatives confirmed the addition of Sadow to the team, as reported by CNN analyst Maggie Haberman, earlier this morning.

Gunna has dropped his new album a Gift & a Curse. The album was announced yesterday and features the single “bread & butter,” released earlier this month.

Gunna has released new single ‘Bread & Butter’ – addressing his recent RICO trial and allegations of “snitching”.In May last year, Gunna was arrested and charged – alongside Young Thug and 25 others – with allegedly violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. and more.

In December, Gunna took a plea deal in the YSL RICO case, avoiding jail time while his mentor Young Thug and other affiliates of the Atlanta label face charges alleging a sprawling network of gang activity. As soon as the news broke, Gunna released a statement insisting that he had not co-operated with prosecutors in exchange for the deal, but that didn't stop the rap world from labeling him a snitch (something which may not be entirely fair).

ABC News Studios have released a trailer for a forthcoming documentary called Rap Trap: Hip-Hop on Trial. Premiering February 23 on Hulu, the film will focus on the trials of Young Thug and Gunna within the broader indictment targeting their YSL crew.

Gunna (real name Sergio Kitchens) has been denied bond for a third time, some four months after his last request was shot down by a Fulton County judge. The rapper, whose bond was first denied in May and again in July, had his third plea rejected yesterday (October 13). It’s expected that Kitchens will remain in jail until he heads to trial, a which date for which is currently pegged to be held on January 9, 2023.

Atlanta-based rapper CEO Trayle has kept his buzz alive since breaking out with "Ok Cool." He made an impact on the summer with The Collection, the EP C4, and Vier, which The FADER premiered in July. This Halloween he'll return for the fifth instalment of his series Happy Halloween.

Fulton County district attorney Fanni Willis has confirmed that she will continue to use song lyrics in court, including the forthcoming trial of Young Thug, Gunna, and other members of the YSL collective. Willis spoke during an August 29 press conference in which she stated: "If you decide to admit your crimes over a beat, I’m gonna use it." Willis was asked if she is looking to demonize the Atlanta rap community, to which she responded “I’m not targeting anyone.” She went on, however, to say that people "do not get to commit crimes in my county and then decide to brag on it – which you do… for a form of intimidation, and to further the gain – and not be held responsible." Read Next: Gunna denied bond again in YSL RICO case Earlier this month California legislature passed a bill limiting use of rap lyrics in trial while the state of New York is currently considering a similar bill.

Young Thug and Gunna as evidence during prosecution.Speaking to the press yesterday (August 29), Willis acknowledged that although she has faced criticism for her approach, it will remain unchanged going forward. “If you decide to admit your crimes over a beat, I’m gonna use it,” she said.

Gunna’s chances of pre-trial release are significantly lower after a Georgia judge denied him bond for the second time in a Thursday hearing, Billboard reports and Gunna’s attorney Steve Sadow confirms. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville, who first turned down Sadow’s bond proposal in late May, refused to reconsider his decision, citing his earlier concern that the Atlanta rapper, whose legal name is Sergio Kitchens, would intimidate witnesses if released.

Gunna has issued a statement about his current incarceration on racketeering charges, stating that he is “being falsely accused and will never stop fighting” to clear his name.After being named in a 28-person grand jury indictment that also included Young Thug earlier this month, the rapper (real name Sergio Kitchens) was taken into custody on May 11 and charged with conspiracy to violate the state of Georgia’s RICO Act.The indictment centres around the YSL record label and collective, allegedly formed by Thug (real name Jeffery Lamar Williams) in 2012, which authorities claim is a “criminal street gang”. Part of the indictment is based around Williams, Kitchens and other YSL associates’ lyrics and social media posts allegedly being “acts in furtherance of the conspiracy”.Gunna has been denied bond, with his trial scheduled to begin on January 9, 2023.

Prior to his recent arrest as part of Atlanta's RICO sweep of YSL Records, Gunna's career was at an all-time high. His album DS4EVER debuted at No.

Gunna has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.After being named in a 28-person grand jury indictment that also included Young Thug earlier this month, the rapper was taken into custody on May 11.Gunna (real name Sergio Kitchens) is charged, along with the other 27 people listed in the 56-count indictment, with conspiracy to violate the state of Georgia’s RICO Act.The indictment centres around the YSL record label and collective, formed by Thug (real name Jeffery Lamar Williams) in 2012, which authorities claim is a “criminal street gang”. Part of the indictment is based around Williams, Kitchens and other YSL associates’ lyrics and social media posts allegedly being “acts in furtherance of the conspiracy”.Gunna has been denied bond, with his trial scheduled to begin on January 9, 2023.In a statement to Pitchfork, Gunna’s lawyer Steven H.

Atlanta rapper Sergio Giavanni Kitchens (Gunna) was denied bond at a Monday morning appearance in Fulton County Superior Court. The presiding judge set Kitchens’ trial date for January 9, 2023.

Gunna’s lawyers have spoken out about the rapper’s recent RICO indictment.After being named in a 28-person grand jury indictment that also included Young Thug earlier this week, rapper Gunna was taken into custody on Wednesday (May 11).Gunna – real name Sergio Kitchens – is charged, along with the other 27 people listed in the 56-count indictment, with conspiracy to violate the state of Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.The indictment centres around the YSL record label and collective, allegedly formed by Thug – real name Jeffery Lamar Williams – in 2012, which authorities claim is a “criminal street gang”. Part of the indictment is based around Williams, Kitchens and other YSL associates’ lyrics and social media posts allegedly being “acts in furtherance of the conspiracy”.Among those lyrics are a line from Williams and Kitchens’ collaboration ‘Slatty’, in which the latter raps: “I killed his man in front of his momma / Like fuck lil bruh, sister and his cousin.”Now, Gunna’s legal team have responded, describing the RICO indictment as “intensely problematic”.In a new motion seeking Gunna’s release on bond, the lawyers say he has “no significant criminal history” and that he shouldn’t be locked up because of his lyrics.“It is intensely problematic that the state relies on song lyrics as part of its allegations,” they said.“These lyrics are an artist’s creative expression and not a literal recounting of facts and circumstances.

28-person grand jury indictment that also included Young Thug earlier this week, rapper Gunna was taken into custody yesterday morning (May 11).Gunna – real name Sergio Kitchens – is charged, along with the other 27 people listed in the 56-count indictment, with conspiracy to violate the state of Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.The indictment centres around the YSL record label and collective, allegedly formed by Thug – real name Jeffery Lamar Williams – in 2012, which authorities claim is a “criminal street gang”. Part of the indictment is based around Williams, Kitchens and other YSL associates’ lyrics and social media posts allegedly being “acts in furtherance of the conspiracy”.Among those lyrics are a line from Williams and Kitchens’ collaboration ‘Slatty’, in which the latter raps: “I killed his man in front of his momma / Like fuck lil bruh, sister and his cousin.”Now, two days after the indictment, Kitchens has been arrested, according to Fulton County Sheriff’s Office’s jail record.