Gucci Mane
Radric Delantic Davis
Gucci Mane is an American rapper from Bessemer, Alabama active since 2001.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Record executive
- From
- Bessemer, Alabama
- Born
- February 12, 1980
- Years active
- 2001–present
Early life
Born in Bessemer, Alabama, Radric Davis moved to Atlanta as a child and immersed himself in the city's mixtape scene.
Career
A prolific architect of trap, he released a flood of influential mixtapes and founded 1017 Records, mentoring stars like Young Thug and Migos.
Major achievements
His self-released catalog and label made him one of the most influential incubators of modern Atlanta rap.
Legacy
Gucci Mane is regarded as a godfather of trap, shaping its sound and launching a generation of stars.
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