Radric Davis better know as Gucci Mane, has had one of the most fascinating rap careers in my lifetime. As one of hip-hop most interesting characters, the events that has taken place so far in his career has seen its fair share of highs and lows. As a father figure to a generation of rappers, Gucci has been one of the most influential rappers in modern music. He's created a genre, gave a number of major artists opportunities, and made mental instability a part of his brand. When it's all said and done, how will Gucci Mane be remembered? Seems like yesterday I was in the 5th grade hearing "So Icy" blast through the speakers on my way to school. Featuring one of my favorite rappers at the time Young Jeezy, I had no idea what they were talking about at the time but even I knew that this was a moment. The south was once looked at as nothing more than uneducated rappers babbling over bounce instrumentals. Outkast, one of hip-hop's most important groups of all time got booed at the Source award for winning best new artist. Fast forward and the south has been dominating for years as everyone has adapted and accepted the sound. Gucci, along with Jeezy and T.I. crafted what is now known as "Trap Music" as it still plays a major part in music today. Gucci is a complex person as his story has …show more content…
We've seen him beat a murder case, attempt to punch a woman on stage, and and even fought in the middle of a mall. Gucci Mane was a rapper they if he said it, he meant it. On the outside looking in, his crazy was confirmed when we say him tattoo an ice cream cone on his face. While the music he dropped gained buzz and success, the personality and actions of Gucci made him a car crash that you couldn't take your eyes off of. Under his wild antics, he showed that it was more to him than an ignorant rapper. He used his street smarts to stay ahead of the curve and push what's