For the first, in a recent interview with the Associated Press Gucci Mane speaks from jail. Gucci explains how he has been adjusting to jail life, celebrating his birthday and his album reaching number #1 on the rap charts all while being incarcerated late last year for parole violation. Gucci also talked on his future plans and where he sees his career going later this year. Check out Gucci’s interview.
The Associated Press: You were featured on Carey’s ‘Obsessed’ and had the hit ‘Break Up’ with Mario and Sean Garrett, as well as the single ‘Spotlight’ featuring Usher. How did it feel to finally breakthrough?
Gucci Mane: It felt good to finally be noticed and get some kind of acclaim. This is by far the most praise I’ve ever gotten. It feels like all my hard work is getting recognized. It makes me work even harder.
AP: How did it feel to have your album top the charts while in jail?
Gucci Mane: Excited. I still had a release party, though I wasn’t there. But the day after was the toughest because I just wanted to get out there to see my fans. … Getting on stage, it’s nothing like it.
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AP: Gucci, you’ve been to jail on a few other occasions. How can you avoid being sent back again?
Gucci Mane: Before I make an action, think about the consequences. … Any decision I make is a heavy decision. I got a lot of people who depend on me. Everything I do has so much weight on it.
AP: How do the other inmates treat you in jail?
Gucci Mane: It’s a great response. … So I try to take a couple of these young guys under my wing and tell them what I’ve learned, because you can’t teach nobody if you don’t know anything.
AP: Rappers who have been jailed in the past like Tupac has said it was difficult to jot down lyrics while in prison. How has writing songs been for you?
Gucci Mane: Unfortunately I’ve been to jail a couple times. Anytime I come in it’s difficult to make music, write songs. This time, I have a peace within me. I’ve been so excited to get out. I’ve written about 50 to 60 songs.
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