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A review by adamgolden
The Autobiography of Gucci Mane by Neil Martinez-Belkin, Gucci Mane
3.0
(3/5★)
Let me preface this by saying I am a huge fan of Gucci's music, following his career for almost ten years now, along with the Atlanta trap scene in general. That being said, while I wasn't expecting much out of this book, it ended up surprising me. Incredibly honest, witty, and inspiring, Gucci reflects on how he became famous and the trials and tribulations that he faced in the process. He doesn't shy away from the fact that he made stupid decisions that landed him in jail, or that his addiction to drugs (lean in particular) wasn't as glamorous as his music made it out to be. If you follow contemporary hip-hop at all, I'd highly recommend this book, as a vast majority of young rappers owe their career to this legend in the making.
Let me preface this by saying I am a huge fan of Gucci's music, following his career for almost ten years now, along with the Atlanta trap scene in general. That being said, while I wasn't expecting much out of this book, it ended up surprising me. Incredibly honest, witty, and inspiring, Gucci reflects on how he became famous and the trials and tribulations that he faced in the process. He doesn't shy away from the fact that he made stupid decisions that landed him in jail, or that his addiction to drugs (lean in particular) wasn't as glamorous as his music made it out to be. If you follow contemporary hip-hop at all, I'd highly recommend this book, as a vast majority of young rappers owe their career to this legend in the making.