Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, professionally known as Gunna, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter signed to Young Thug’s YSL Records and 300 Entertainment. Gunna gained popularity with his mixtape “Drip Season 3” in 2018, and later collaborated with Lil Baby on the mixtape “Drip Harder,” producing the hit single “Drip Too Hard,” which achieved Diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Gunna’s success continued with the release of his debut studio album, “Drip or Drown 2,” in 2019, followed by his second studio album, “Wunna,” in 2020, which topped the Billboard 200 chart. He also found success with the single “Lemonade” alongside Internet Money, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2022, Gunna faced legal issues and was arrested in connection with a RICO indictment against the YSL gang. He later took a plea deal and was released from prison, eventually releasing his fourth album, “A Gift & a Curse,” in 2023, which included the hit single “FukUMean.”
Gunna’s musical journey began in College Park, Georgia, where he started making music at the age of fifteen. Influenced by artists like Cam’ron, Chingy, and Outkast, Gunna attended North Springs Charter School of Arts and Sciences and Langston Hughes High School. He released the mixtape “Hard Body” under the name Yung Serg in 2013.
His career took off after being introduced to Young Thug through a mutual friend. Gunna’s mixtapes “Drip Season” and “Drip Season 2” garnered attention, featuring collaborations with artists like Young Thug, Playboi Carti, and Offset. He continued to build his reputation with the mixtape “Drip Season 3,” which featured notable guest appearances.
Gunna achieved mainstream success with the single “Sold Out Dates,” featuring Lil Baby. He also gained recognition through his appearance on Travis Scott’s single “Yosemite” from the album “Astroworld.”
One of Gunna’s biggest hits was the collaborative single with Lil Baby, “Drip Too Hard,” which served as the lead single for their joint mixtape “Drip Harder.” The mixtape reached the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
Overall, Gunna’s journey from his early mixtapes to his successful albums and collaborations solidified his position as a prominent figure in the American rap scene.