Amid reports of Pooh Shiesty’s arrest for alleged kidnapping and robbery, the internet streets have continued to bring up Gucci Mane. Gucci addressed the situation on his new diss track, ‘Crash Dummy,’ where he took shots at Pooh and rapper Big30. Now, social media is reflecting on Gucci’s past amid the release. He’s previously proved he didn’t duck any smoke, staying ten toes down. So, let’s look back at a few times Gucci showed he doesn’t play about his name and always stands on business.
First Day Out Flex! Gucci Mane Comes Home From Prison
Gucci Mane has done multiple prison stints, but he made his biggest comeback in May 2016 when he walked out of an Indiana penitentiary after serving three years on federal drug and gun charges. He got arrested back in September 2013, and his wife Keyshia Ka’oir made sure his first day out was extra special. A YouTube video DJ Akademiks shared at the time showed Gucci living his best life right after freedom. A cake, a full dinner in a beautiful home, and a luxury ride home. He got out and started flexing his new physique while Keyshia showed off his six-pack in the clip. He even gave fans a closer look at his glow-up, posting a video of himself on Instagram in a full all-white fit for Memorial Day weekend in 2016.
Gucci & Keyshia Ka’oir Turn Love Into Forever With “I Do”
Gucci Mane might not play about his guwop — aka cash— but before all that, he definitely doesn’t play about his wife, Keyshia Ka’oir. When it comes to love, he stays locked in with his lady. The pair kicked off their love story back in 2010 on the set of Gucci’s video shoot for his single, ‘911 Emergency.’ Then in 2016, he popped the question during an Atlanta Hawks basketball game, turning the arena into a full-blown romantic moment. One year later, in October 2017, the couple made it official with a lavish wedding in Miami. They also let fans in on every detail by chronicling their extravagant nuptials in ‘The Mane Event,’ a 10-part BET series that gave an up-close look at all the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to their big day.
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1017 All Day, Every Day
Rumors keep popping up about Gucci Mane’s 1017 label following Pooh Shiesty’s arrest. But no matter the chatter, Gucci stands by his label.
1017 helped launch the careers of artists like Waka Flocka and Foogiano, who is currently serving a five-year prison sentence after reportedly cutting off his ankle monitor and violating probation. The label also supported female rapper Asian Doll before she ended her contract. Along with Enchanting and Big Scarr, both of whom tragically passed away from alleged drug overdoses. Despite the challenges and tribulations, Gucci previously explained the meaning behind 1017, saying it reminds him to “go to work every day.” He holds the number close to his heart because it represents his grandfather’s address in Alabama. That connection keeps him humble, grounded, and focused, reminding him to never forget where he came from.
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Gucci Gets Real About Navigating His Disorders
One thing fans love about Gucci is his openness and honesty about his personal struggles. In 2025, he revealed that doctors diagnosed him with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and he opened up about both in his memoir, ‘Episodes: Diary Of A Recovering Mad Man.’
While appearing on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Keyshia Ka’oir shared how she supports him by deleting certain apps from his phone. Gucci also explained that he chose to distance himself from friends to protect his peace. He said he thinks drugs and stress likely triggered some of his struggles, though he believes multiple factors played a role. Gucci also revealed that he experienced a serious episode during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and that moment pushed him to finally seek professional help.
“After that, I was like, man, I got to really just hold myself accountable and take care of my health. I don’t ever want to have an episode again. If I have to see a therapist, if I have to take medicine […] I kinda threw the towel in, like, do what I need to do to get better.”
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Gucci & Jeezy Face Off In Verzuz, Then Squash The Beef
One major moment in Gucci Mane’s career that fans will probably never forget was when he faced off with Jeezy in their 2020 Verzuz battle. The vibes stayed at 100, and neither rapper showed a single drip of sweat. When Jeezy dropped his diss track aimed at Gucci, Big Guwop didn’t flinch. He kept his cool and went track for track, and bar for bar, and even drew some controversy with the song, ‘Truth,’ which clowns the death of Jeezy’s friend, Pookie Loc. By the end of the performance, the rappers agreed to squash their years-long beef.
@think_you_know_music The long-standing rivalry between Atlanta rappers Gucci Mane and Jeezy, spanning over 15 years, has been a significant and often volatile feud within the hip-hop community. The origins of their disagreement can be traced back to 2005, revolving primarily around disputes over their collaboration on the hit song “Icy”. Jeezy allegedly placed a $10,000 bounty on Gucci Mane’s “Icy” chain with the release of his diss track, “Stay Strapped” in May 2005. Home invasion and homicide: Gucci Mane was involved in a home invasion attempt at a strip club dancer’s home in May 2005, resulting in the fatal shooting of one of the intruders in self-defense. #fypシ゚viral #viralvideo #history #fypシ #hiphop ♬ original sound – Think_you_know_music
