Moments ago XXLMag.com received a copy of a Gucci Mane’s first official statement since getting sentenced to 12 months in Georgia’s Fulton County Jail last Thursday (November 12) for violating his parole.
“I have accepted full responsibility for my actions and I am ready to deal with what is in front of me right now,” wrote Gucci, born Radric Davis. “Thankfully, my label is still moving forward with my album release so I will have plenty to look forward to when I get out. I am remaining positive and want my fans to know that I am grateful for their loyalty and continued support. I will get through this.”
Gucci’s attorney, Dwight Thomas, spoke on his client’s state of mind and how the Atlanta rapper avoided getting the maximum sentence.
“In court, Mr. Davis was extremely articulate and he was remorseful for his conduct,” wrote Thomas, via statement. “He was able to convince the courts that he was not deserving of the two year prison sentence he was facing.”
Despite Gucci’s recent incarceration, Asylum/Warner Bros. Records is pressing forward with the release of Gucci’s first major album, The State vs Radric Davis, on December 8. The LP includes features from Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Usher among others.
Currently behind bars, Gucci is eligible for release in six months or less for good behavior.
Stay tuned to XXLMag.com as this story continues to develop. —Anslem Samuel
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November 17th, 2009
at 4:56 pm
louie mo says:
so what nigga……….
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November 17th, 2009
at 7:37 pm
Black says:
He part of it too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFefQ2weZbM
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November 17th, 2009
at 8:17 pm
anutha_level says:
lmao!
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November 17th, 2009
at 5:35 pm
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November 17th, 2009
at 5:38 pm
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November 17th, 2009
at 5:45 pm
allhiphop>xxlmag says:
finally! “Icy” is about to drop!
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November 17th, 2009
at 6:12 pm
Snake says:
who cares waiting on wayne and lil boostie next lol
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November 17th, 2009
at 6:15 pm
gafinest08 says:
LMAO; “In court, Mr. Davis was extremely articulate and he was remorseful for his conduct,”
Gotcha bitch; good job Gooch…articulate,lol
dumbnigga+good lawyer+judge that listens to gooch= 1yr ;only in America!
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November 17th, 2009
at 6:28 pm
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November 17th, 2009
at 6:30 pm
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November 17th, 2009
at 6:35 pm
$ykotic/Don McCaine says:
Keep ya head up Gucci…you’ve got some time to practice your pen game, use it wisely…
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November 17th, 2009
at 6:44 pm
GIFT says:
HOLD YA HEAD GUCCI. i’M NOT A BIG FAN OF HIS MUSIC, BUT I RESPECT HIS HUSTLE, AND HOPE THAT THIS IS THE LAST TIME THAT HE ENDS UP IN JAIL. JAIL FUCKIN SUCKS FO’REAL. i DON’T WISH THAT SHIT ON NOBODY.
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November 17th, 2009
at 7:08 pm
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November 17th, 2009
at 7:26 pm
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November 17th, 2009
at 7:34 pm
flop says:
dude is trash
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November 17th, 2009
at 7:59 pm
XPOZ Magazine » Blog Archive » Gucci Mane Gives Official Statement From Behind Bars says:
[...] “I have accepted full responsibility for my actions and I am ready to deal with what is in front of me right now,” wrote Gucci, born Radric Davis. “Thankfully, my label is still moving forward with my album release so I will have plenty to look forward to when I get out. I am remaining positive and want my fans to know that I am grateful for their loyalty and continued support. I will get through this” (XXL Mag.) [...]
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November 17th, 2009
at 8:19 pm
LA Pharaoh says:
Gucci hold ya head.
Practice his pen game? He has. Listen to the cold war mixtape series. Gucci isnt wack. He has some lyrical ability, but he has a country accent, so you have to listen
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November 17th, 2009
at 8:59 pm
$ykotic/Don McCaine says:
Naw I’m not clowning his southern drawl, I’m talking about homie going and writing some hits, some tour songs where he can eat forever in the game…travel the world type songs ya know…
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November 17th, 2009
at 8:25 pm
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November 17th, 2009
at 9:15 pm
Capt. Obvious says:
IM GLAD HIM AND WAYNE ARE GOING TO JAIL…NOW BETTER RAPPERS CAN TAKE THEIR SPOT…GOD REALLY DOES ANSWER PRAYERS!
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November 17th, 2009
at 9:31 pm
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November 17th, 2009
at 10:01 pm
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November 17th, 2009
at 10:10 pm
DJ OFEK says:
Free Gucci Burrr
“E.O.K”
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November 17th, 2009
at 11:12 pm
Blakout615 says:
Lmao @ LA Pharaoh
I respectfully disagree and im from the south.
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November 17th, 2009
at 11:20 pm
Stylistic says:
Am I the only one who realizes this nigga’s garbage? Seriously hype up the REAL best emcee in the game right now, JOELL ORTIZ! Nuff said!
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November 18th, 2009
at 12:06 am
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November 18th, 2009
at 12:35 am
gkid12345 says:
Homie messed his whole career up with this bid, his career was set to take off and he blew it
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November 18th, 2009
at 1:34 am
Tony Grands says:
Co-sign Don Mac
@gkid12345
I was thinking the same thing, but if we see that, then you know the label does.
Continue to milk his buzz (which we know is real strong), keep leaking music (we know that cat has songs) & keep his name out there with the blogs & magazines & radio, & the only angle that would lack is touring. That would effect him monetarily, no doubt, but that doesn’t necessarily mean his “fans” will forget, especially if this album lives up to the hype surrounding it.
I’m not a fan, but really, dudes in a position to not only write some quality songs, but plot his next strategic move(s) without a bunch of gun holders & yes men all in his ear. If he has good sense, he may come out of this situation stronger than he went in.
The next smart move would be to sit with Jeezy, as men, & hash out their differences. No cameras, no crews, just 2 street cats who need to sort through some serious shit. If they don’t handle that situation, that situation will most definitely handle them…
Niggas may not be happy about it, but Gucci’s in the driver’s seat. It’s very hard to argue with popularity. No ceilings @ the moment, although a lot can change in 6 months.
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November 23rd, 2009
at 3:30 pm
thechronic2010 says:
I totally agree, Gucci has been through this before and i think the last time he got locked up it completley changed him for the better, i noticed before his last incarceration he was really sloppy with his ryhmes like he was fucked up when he wrote them or something, but when he came out he really stepped it up and wanted to move in a better direction, so i think this time around he’s really gonna focus on the game plan and he’s gonna make the most out of his situation, i can promise you guys were gonna see gucci take his career to the next level when he gets out
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November 18th, 2009
at 1:00 am
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November 18th, 2009
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November 18th, 2009
at 7:14 am
caino says:
Read what Mr Grands just wrote…..its that truth!
he just goota keep his head down and work on his game, and craft some real songs!
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November 18th, 2009
at 8:03 am
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November 18th, 2009
at 8:03 am
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November 18th, 2009
at 8:43 am
alderman j says:
GUCCI IS STILL THE MANE!!!SOUTH STAND UP, HATERS HATE ON!!! He was a fool for violating but his shit is so hot right now, jail cant stop it!!! In about 6 months “catch him in the A wit a bad yellow bone\9,10,11,12 diamond chains on\”…..GUCCI!!!
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November 18th, 2009
at 10:23 am
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November 18th, 2009
at 10:27 am
Joe says:
@Tony Grands (and Caino who cosigned that bs)
GTFOH. Ngga, its jail..Its not the movie Malcolm X where u go to jail and get enlightned and find yourself.
Pac, yes TUPAC, a guy ith 100x more mental depth and talent, even said while in jail he didnt write 1 lick b/c it takes all drive OUT of u.
Of course everybody is different, but when u go from top of the world to bottom, regardless of how much of a street ngga u are, that shyt aint all peaches. Plot ur next move? Ngga his moves were plotted and paved w/ gold lol He had a lil wayne buzz.
Combine the fact that he obviously has no content and has a microwave buzz, 6 months of sitting is the worst thing that can happen to him. Shyt, in 6 mo. Myspace went from top of the world to Facebook’s bytch. In 6 months twitter went from ho hum to @evrybody, in 6 months Drake went from the corny light skin ngga wit lil wayne to…the light skin lil wayne
Think about that.
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November 18th, 2009
at 12:39 pm
abdulnasir says:
did u notice his attorney said he was “articulate”?
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November 18th, 2009
at 12:59 pm
js416 says:
lol he gon be like BURRRR in his cold ass jail cell
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November 18th, 2009
at 1:43 pm
Kool Clint says:
Ha! Ha! (lmmfao @js416)…That was a good one!
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November 18th, 2009
at 1:59 pm
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November 18th, 2009
at 4:31 pm
Terrence says:
“Currently behind bars, Gucci is eligible for release in six months or less for good behavior.”
Go fucking figure. Is it just me or do musicians seem to get off scot free just because they’re fucking famous?
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November 18th, 2009
at 5:44 pm
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November 18th, 2009
at 7:05 pm
bsham says:
hey gucci dont drop the soap again..
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November 18th, 2009
at 9:14 pm
LA Pharaoh says:
At the above. Firstly, everyone has a ceiling.
Secondly, Gucci Mane is more talented than East Coast artist like Juelz and Cory Gunz, who have more lyrical ability. But the content is about the sam elevel and the emotional connection with the audience is strong with Gucii, unlike many artist today
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November 19th, 2009
at 9:17 am
ms coco says:
so what. another fool with money and he just could stay out of trouble.
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November 19th, 2009
at 3:10 pm
Vallose says:
Forgive me if I’m lookin at this wrong, but Gucci’s laywer just said, “In court, Mr. Davis was extremely articulate…” He shouldve just came out and said, “Gucci wasn’t on that ghetto/hood shit.” WTF!!!
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November 19th, 2009
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