Gucci Mane has had Atlanta on lock since his debut in the rap game in 2015! Guwop has always had an ear for newcomers to the industry and has built a lane for them. He was one of the first big-name rappers to work with Nicki Minaj, who was still relatively unknown at the time.
Gucci has continued to sign artists through his ‘1017 Records,’ including Pooh Shiesty, and has continued to co-sign rappers like Latto.
During an interview with Ebro Darden for Apple Music’s “Rap Life,” the two spoke about his debut mixtape “Shiesty Season.” The guys took a break from the tape to discuss Gucci’s presence in the industry.
“Gucci Mane got a good blueprint for you, though. You know he was successful in really bringing a lot of artists together in Atlanta and creating space for that,” said Ebro. Pooh wasted no time by responding, “But you think it’s just Atlanta. Gucci doesn’t get the credit he really deserves. He might feel like he started somebody or put this artist on first, but he really did like way more behind the scenes that he doesn’t want to be acknowledged for.”
He continued to refer to Guwop as a genius. Some of the Roommates agreed with Pooh’s comment, believing that Gucci owed him flowers.
One commented, “Anybody that knows music knows Gucci got a hand on a lot in the industry, especially with putting other artists on !!” Keyshia Kaoir, Gucci’s wife, always holds her husband down. She stepped into The Shade Room’s comments under the post and commented, “Facts!”
