Who’s the greatest rap guru of all time? It’s not up for debate; it’s got to be Gucci Mane. Gucci, born Radric Delantic Davis, grew up in the small city of Bessemer, Alabama. Now, he’s a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rap legend who just released his eighteenth full-length album titled Against All Odds.
Every artist in the rap game knows the name Gucci Mane. Over the course of the last decade, he hustled his way to the top, and once he reached it, he remained king. While today his name is legendary in the hip hop industry, Gucci came from humble beginnings. His first-ever project, titled La Flare (2001), was an underground album of which only 1,000 hard copies were produced. With no manager, no marketing budget, and no record label to represent him, Gucci personally pushed these hard copies on the streets, determined to make a name for himself.
Now, over two decades later, his dream has more than come true. Gucci’s rap sheet includes, but is not limited to, 16.6 billion global streams, 5.1 billion YouTube views, and roughly 25 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. His influence over the Billboard Hot 100 charts remains unrivaled. While other artists have attempted to swoop in on his spot, Gucci retains the record for the most top-ten albums featured on Billboard’s “Top Rap Albums.” His consistent, proven ability to create hits over the last decade heightens his hold on hip-hop history. Not only is he regarded as one of the most influential rappers of the 2010’s, setting the standard for “trap music” sound, but he is also a published author. His first publication quickly became a fan favorite, as well as a New York Times bestseller, furthering his ascension into hip-hop history.
Books written by Gucci Mane:
- The Autobiography of Gucci Mane (2017). Co-written with Neil Martinez-Belkin, he candidly shares his life story, including his upbringing, drug struggles, legal issues, time spent in prison, and the personal transformation he underwent as a result.
- The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness (2020). Co-written with Soren Baker, Gucci shares his secrets to success, health, wealth, and self-improvement in this self-motivational book.
- Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man (2025). Co-written with Kathy Iandoli, his third and most recent publication focuses on his mental health journey, including discussions of his experiences living with bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia.
Fans of his music were quick to turn to his writing, and fans of his writing then took interest in his music. Pursuing a secondary form of creative media helped solidify his artistic and intellectual success, securing his spot as a rap legend. Now, Gucci Mane has blessed our ears and our speakers once again with his latest release, Against All Odds.
This highly anticipated seventeen-track album includes vocal powerhouses such as Summer Walker on “Last night in ATL,” OJ da Juiceman on “Lambo pass by,” and Ice Davison on “Priorities.” In addition to securing phenomenal features, Gucci worked with top producers such as J White, Fatboi, Go Grizzly, Jambo, and Zaytoven to replicate and perfect his signature sound. 18 albums later, Against All Odds is sure to secure its spot as another smash rap record hit.
Against All Odds includes the following tracks:
- Back against the wall
- Yall make me sick
- Fucc errybody
- Last night in ATL (feat. Summer Walker)
- STFU
- She’s so fine
- Still dat nigga
- She on GO
- Rich ass nigga
- Get the F out my face
- Crazy Bih
- Priorities (feat. ICE DAVIS)
- Lambo pass by (feat. OJ Da Juiceman)
- Drunk
- All I have
- CRASH DUMMY
- 1017
17 songs, 52 minutes. Released Friday, October 16th, 2026, via Atlanta Music Group.
Against All Odds by Gucci Mane is out now and available everywhere. Click here to start streaming.
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