Biography of gucci mane pdf

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The New York Times bestselling memoir from the legendary Gucci Mane spares no detail in this “cautionary tale that ends in triumph” (GQ). For the first time Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary story in his own words. It is “as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself” (Complex). The platinum-selling recording artist began writing his remarkable autobiography in a federal maximum security prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positive—a far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past. A critically acclaimed classic, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane “provides incredible insight into one of the most influential rappers of the last decade, detailing a volatile and fascinating life...By the end, every reader will have a greater understanding of Gucci Mane, the man and the musician” (Pitchfork).

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Gucci Mane, 1980- author; Martinez-Belkin, Neil, author

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Mane, Gucci, Martinez-Belkin, Neil

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Gucci Mane, Neil Martinez-Belkin

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Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc

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Simon & Schuster, Incorporated

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New York: Simon & Schuster

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Atria / 37 Ink

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Atria Books

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First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition September 2017, New York, 2017

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First Simon & Schuster trade paperback edition, New York, 2018

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United States, United States of America

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1st Edition, First Edition, PS, 2017

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Unabridged, 2018

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Sep 19, 2017

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Sep 04, 2018

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
As wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself. Complex
A cautionary tale that ends in triumph. GQ
A revelation and a welcome addition to hip-hops literary legacy. All Hip Hop
The highly anticipated memoir from Gucci Mane, one of hip-hops most prolific and admired artists ( The New York Times ).
For the first time Gucci Mane tells his story in his own words. It is the captivating life of an artist who forged an unlikely path to stardom and personal rebirth. Gucci Mane began writing his memoir in a maximum-security federal prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positivea far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past.
Born in rural Bessemer, Alabama, Radric Delantic Davis became Gucci Mane in East Atlanta, where the rap scene is as vibrant as the dope game. His name was made as a drug dealer first, rapper second. His influential mixtapes and street anthems pioneered the sound of trap music. He inspired and mentored a new generation of artists and producers: Migos, Young Thug, Nicki Minaj, Zaytoven, Mike Will Made-It, Metro Boomin.
Yet every success was followed by setback. Too often, his erratic behavior threatened to end it all. Incarceration, violence, rap beefs, drug addiction. But Gucci Mane has changed, and hes decided to tell his story.
In his extraordinary autobiography, the legend takes us to his roots in Alabama, the streets of East Atlanta, the trap house, and the studio where he found his voice as a peerless rapper. He reflects on his inimitable career and in the process confronts his dark pastyears behind bars, the murder charge, drug addiction, career highs and lowsthe making of a trap god. It is one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of music.
The Autobiography of Gucci Mane is a blunt and candid accountan instant classic.

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The highly anticipated memoir from Gucci Mane, "one of hip-hop's most prolific and admired artists" (The New York Times).For the first time Gucci Mane tells his story in his own words. It is the captivating life of an artist who forged an unlikely path to stardom and personal rebirth. Gucci Mane began writing his memoir in a maximum-security federal prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positive--a far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past.Born in rural Bessemer, Alabama, Radric Delantic Davis became Gucci Mane in East Atlanta, where the rap scene is as vibrant as the dope game. His name was made as a drug dealer first, rapper second. His influential mixtapes and street anthems pioneered the sound of trap music. He inspired and mentored a new generation of artists and producers: Migos, Young Thug, Nicki Minaj, Zaytoven, Mike Will Made-It, Metro Boomin.Yet every success was followed by setback. Too often, his erratic behavior threatened to end it all. Incarceration, violence, rap beefs, drug addiction. But Gucci Mane has changed, and he's decided to tell his story.In his extraordinary autobiography, the legend takes us to his roots in Alabama, the streets of East Atlanta, the trap house, and the studio where he found his voice as a peerless rapper. He reflects on his inimitable career and in the process confronts his dark past--years behind bars, the murder charge, drug addiction, career highs and lows--the making of a trap god. It is one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of music

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For the first time, Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary story in his own words. This is the highly anticipated memoir from "one of hip-hop's most prolific and admired artists" (The New York Times). The platinum-selling rapper began writing his remarkable autobiography in a maximum-security federal prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positive - a far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past. Born in rural Alabama, Radric Delantic Davis became Gucci Mane in East Atlanta, where the rap scene is as vibrant as the dope game. His reputation was made as a drug dealer first, rapper second. His influential mixtapes and street anthems pioneered the sound of trap music. He inspired and mentored a new generation of artists and producers: Migos, Young Thug, Nicki Minaj, Waka Flocka Flame, Zaytoven, Mike WiLL Made-It. His music altered the course of hip-hop. Yet every success was followed by setback. Incarceration, violence, rap beefs, drug addiction. But Gucci Mane has changed. The legend takes us to his roots in Alabama, the streets of East Atlanta, the tap house, and the studio where he found his voice as a peerless rapper. He reflects on his inimitable career and in the process confronts his dark past - the murder charge, years behind bars, addiction, career highs and lows - the making of the Trap God. It is one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of music. The Autobiography of Gucci Mane is destined to be a classic. -- From dust jacket

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Gucci Mane Began Writing His Memoir In A Maximum-security Federal Prison. Released In 2016, He Emerged Radically Transformed. He Was Sober, Smiling, Focused, And Positive -- A Far Cry From The Gucci Mane Of Years Past. Born In Rural Bessemer, Alabama, Radric Delantic Davis Became Gucci Mane In East Atlanta, Where The Rap Scene Is As Vibrant As The Dope Game. His Name Was Made As A Drug Dealer First, Rapper Second. His Mixtapes And Street Anthems Helped Pioneer The Sound Of Trap Music. He Inspired And Mentored A New Generation Of Artists And Producers: Migos, Young Thug, Nicki Minaj, Zaytoven, Mike Will Made-it, Metro Boomin. Yet Every Success Was Followed By Setback. Too Often, His Erratic Behavior Threatened To End It All. Incarceration, Violence, Rap Beefs, Drug Addiction. But Gucci Mane Has Changed, And He's Decided To Tell His Story. He Reflects On His Career And In The Process Confronts His Dark Past -- Years Behind Bars, The Murder Charge, And Drug Addiction. The Gucci Man -- 1017 -- Welcome To Atlanta -- Dope Game Hard -- Texaco -- Laflare -- The Zone 6 Clique -- Gift And Curse -- Springside Run -- There's Been A Murder -- Dekalb To Fulton -- The Trap -- The So Icey Boyz -- Making The Machine -- Lemon -- Ball Till Ya Fall -- Lost In The Sauce -- I'm Up -- Brick By Brick -- A Nightmare On Moreland -- United States Of America V. Radrick Davis -- Maverick -- Con Air -- El Chapo's Escape. With Neil Martinez-belkin. Includes Index.

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"Gucci Mane began writing his memoir in a maximum-security federal prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positive -- a far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past. Born in rural Bessemer, Alabama, Radric Delantic Davis became Gucci Mane in East Atlanta, where the rap scene is as vibrant as the dope game. His name was made as a drug dealer first, rapper second. His mixtapes and street anthems helped pioneer the sound of trap music. He inspired and mentored a new generation of artists and producers: Migos, Young Thug, Nicki Minaj, Zaytoven, Mike Will Made-It, Metro Boomin. Yet every success was followed by setback. Too often, his erratic behavior threatened to end it all. Incarceration, violence, rap beefs, drug addiction. But Gucci Mane has changed, and he's decided to tell his story. He reflects on his career and in the process confronts his dark past -- years behind bars, the murder charge, and drug addiction."-- Publisher

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xv, 286 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cm
Rapper Gucci Mane takes us to his roots in Alabama, the streets of East Atlanta, the trap house, and the studio where he found his voice as a peerless rapper. He reflects on his inimitable career and in the process confronts his dark past -- the murder charge, years behind bars, addiction, career highs and lows -- the making of the Trap God. It is one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of music. -- Adapted from book jacket
Includes index

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2023-06-28